A tiny marine shrimp spins silk in order to bind together its sand grain house, researchers discover.

Britain's native trees are producing ripe fruit, on average, 18 days earlier than a decade ago, a study shows.

In just 20 seconds, people can spot whether a complete stranger is genetically primed to be more caring and trusting, researchers say.

Stem cells taken from a patient's own heart have, for the first time, been used to repair damaged heart tissue, researchers claim.

Experts recommend research to determine if the oral contraceptive pill could be to blame for rising prostate cancer rates.

Researchers from the LHCb Collaboration reveal striking evidence of "CP violation", which may help explain why there is more matter than antimatter.

A project led by a Scottish university is warning of an increased likelihood of snow-free Christmases for 'Santa's hometown'.

The world's first official trial using human embryonic stem cells in patients has been halted by a Californian company for "business reasons".