Vultures are new target for African bushmeat and medicine trade
Africa's raptor birds, especially vultures, are experiencing drastic declines as more are being hunted for meat and use in traditional cures
65 per cent of Europe’s electronic waste is stolen or mismanaged
A two-year investigation into Europe's electronic waste found that 6.2 million tonnes was not disposed of safely, a danger to health and environment
NASA picks post-Pluto destination for New Horizons spacecraft
Fresh off its July flyby of Pluto, the New Horizons spacecraft is bound for a tiny object even further from the sun
Live cells stuck together like Velcro could mend broken hearts
Heart cells grown on a special mesh can be built up into living, beating tissue that could mend damage after heart attacks
Quantum weirdness proved real in first loophole-free experiment
A century-long debate about whether quantum mechanics described reality or masked a deeper layer, as Einstein suggested, has concluded – quantum reality won
Zoologger: The tiny insects that roar at each other like lions
Two types of mirid bug engage in roaring duels, possibly to establish dominance or attract females, but how they make the noise is unknown
Knotty network could have powered universe’s early growth spurt
The theory behind why cables get tangled could explain both cosmic inflation and why we experience only three dimensions of space
Down in the dumps? Don’t worry, your brain is still on point
When the grey clouds gather, thinking seems like a real effort. But a bad mood has no bearing on your IQ, whereas a sunny mood seems to make you think faster
Europe to discuss deep-sea trawling ban to protect biodiversity
In the run-up to a debate on deep-sea fishing, new data suggests trawling should be banned below 600 metres to protect threatened species
Birds circle and stick together to help them fly in dense fog
A rare observation of cranes flying in foggy conditions reveals that they circle cautiously and make noise to stay in touch with the rest of the flock
