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Hubble’s Deep Field images are the next best thing to a time machine, revealing details of galaxies from the early universe, 13 billion years ago.
Conservative chairman Grant Shapps is accused of sockpuppetry on Wikipedia, but this former Wikipedia admin isn’t so sure the evidence stands up.
Understanding the evolution of fossil fish could help us explore the ocean and build better underwater vehicles, such as the equipment used in the search for flight MH370.
If passengers are to be offered in-flight Wi-Fi, then airlines should add another black box to record what’s happening on their networks.
Astronomers have found a giant void in space that explains a mysterious cold spot in the sky. But the search is already on for other voids – and finding them could undermine the discovery.
Web users are increasingly mobile and Google has updated its vital search ranking algorithm to suit - sites that haven’t moved with the times will suffer.
Once analogue industries go digital, they’d better be prepared for the potential pitfalls of being internet-connected.
A recent study showing that the potential for committing a sex crime may be written in our genes is interesting but unlikely to help prevent sex offenses.
The Liberal Democrats have been a lone voice among the parties calling for a digital bill of rights governing our growing use of the internet. But is it the right solution for the problem in hand?
Snowden’s surveillance revelations threaten to shatter a 15-year-old US-EU agreement on data protection, with consequences for major internet firms.
Many believe we should take time out from our digital obsessions. Here’s why we’re better off changing them instead.
Approaching Ceres, the Dawn spacecraft reveals the dwarf planet in colour for the first time.
At least the parties agree that more internet is a good thing, even if they’re short of ideas on how to provide it.
As one, the parties have missed the point when it comes to the digital economy and failed to recognise what’s really needed.
Dark matter’s mysteries are being steadily unravelled by new studies of remote galaxies.
First search, then shopping, now Android – European Commission sets out to take Google to task.
Reagent pencils, the Caran d'Ache of the chemical world.
Recognising malware patterns is key to the effectiveness of antivirus programs.
With three billion internet users and rising, a device that turns surfers into shells is a dangerous development.
Plucking hairs from the scalp causes surrounding hairs to regenerate, and could be a novel treatment for alopecia sufferers.
Computers and smartphones make us stressed and ill. It’s about time we rethought how we should be using them.
Microsoft has joined those firms making efforts to hire autistic people – hardly surprising, with the benefits that could bring.
Putting the power of the crowd to work could raise more money for scientific research.
Science and research were not at the front of the political debate in 2010. So how has science funding fared under the coalition government?