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Musk's fellowship of Royal Society in doubt after rally address

Musk's fellowship of Royal Society in doubt after rally address

Elon Musk's controversial comments at the Unite the Kingdom rally in London have raised doubts over his fellowship of the Royal Society - the world's most prestigious scientific institution. Addressin …

Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life

Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life

They are weird, bald, subterranean rodents that look like sausages with teeth, and they have just revealed a genetic secret to long life. A new study of the bizarre naked mole rat shows that the anima …

Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 - US media

Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 - US media

US space agency Nasa will fast-track plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to US media. It is part of US ambitions to build a permanent base for humans to live on the lunar s …

Nestle to axe 16,000 jobs as new boss pushes to cut costs

Nestle to axe 16,000 jobs as new boss pushes to cut costs

Food and beverage giant Nestle said it will cut 16,000 jobs over the next two years, as its new CEO Philipp Navratil pushes to focus on products with the 'highest potential returns'. The Swiss company …

New dinosaur named after record-breaking sailor

New dinosaur named after record-breaking sailor

A new species of dinosaur that had an 'eye-catching sail' along its back has been named after sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur. The dinosaur, unearthed on the Isle of Wight, has been given the name Istiora …

New inquests open into jailed surgeon's patients

New inquests open into jailed surgeon's patients

A further two inquests have been opened into the deaths of former patients of jailed surgeon Ian Paterson. Judge Richard Foster opened the inquests of Pauline Brown, who died aged 62, and Jennifer Fox …