
NASA’s drone chopper almost ready to roam the Martian skies
A tiny helicopter built by NASA is ready to fly on Mars as part of the US space agency’s first attempt at...

World population to peak at 9.7 billion by 2064, before falling
The global population may peak at around 9.7 billion in 2064 before falling to 8.8 billion by the end of the century,...

‘Active rest postures’ like squatting and kneeling are healthier than sitting, study finds
Resting postures, such as squatting or kneeling, may be healthier because they require more muscle activity than sitting on a chair. The...

Discovery shows Tyrannosaurs suffered from middle-age spread as they aged
Bones belonging to two “teenage” Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs provide fresh clues as to how these predators grew up to become “plodding, crushing...

Chimps like to boogie, study finds
Chimpanzees have a sense of rhythm and like to dance along to the beat, according to a new study. Scientists in Japan...