‘Dipstick’ in the brain could predict damage just in time
A probe inserted into a person's brain can alert intensive-care staff to a critical drop in energy supply, potentially saving the patient's life
Gene tests and hair analysis could catch doping athletes
Tests that detect changes in genes triggered by drugs could bolster the use of a biological passport – if athletics will spend more on research
#RosettaWatch: Philae lander reveals comet 67P’s fluffy surface
Comet 67P has previously unseen organic molecules and fluffy surface grains – just a few of the discoveries in the first set of papers from the Philae team
Ancient crystals show Earth’s magnetic field switched on early
Earth needed its magnetic field to protect the nascent atmosphere – but when did the field turn on? Magnetic rocks show it was earlier than we thought
Obama’s clean power plan will cut emissions – but is it enough?
Environmentalists have welcomed the Clean Power Plan, which steers the US towards a lower-carbon future, but some say more needs to be done
The cyber-mechanics who protect your car from hackers
After coders remotely seized control of a Jeep on the highway, it's revealed that car companies are already doing some explorative hacking of their own
UN puts wildlife crime on a par with drug and people trafficking
Wildlife crime is now considered as serious as drug trafficking – tackling it may help countries beat other illegal activities in the gangs and syndicates responsible
Nemo seems to thrive in waters warmed by climate change
A species of clownfish has been shown to grow bigger in warmer conditions, suggesting that some animals may benefit from global warming
Secret ecosystem found on hills deep beneath the ocean’s surface
A treasure trove of life has been found hiding several kilometres under the sea on abyssal hills that dot the ocean floor
Software checks if your brain is busy before it interrupts you
A new system called Phylter screens out low-priority distractions when it senses that you're focused on a more important task
