Twig Newsdesk
The physics of effective flying
April 24, 2012, noon
Researchers have found that bats save energy whilst flying by folding their wings into their bodies as they lift them.
Massive earthquake in Indonesia
April 16, 2012, noon
An earthquake that struck Indonesia has resulted in the deaths of five people, but did not cause a Tsunami.
Bear necessities
April 16, 2012, noon
Tian Tian and Yang Guang, the two giant pandas living at Edinburgh Zoo, have failed to mate.
The effects of man-made noise on plants
March 27, 2012, noon
Scientists have shown how man-made noise is impacting plants due to its effects on animals in the same ecosystem.
The Olympic torch
March 27, 2012, noon
Find out about the lightweight aluminium torch that will be carried around the UK by 8000 torchbearers.
Exercise changes gene expression
March 21, 2012, noon
Researchers have shown how being active directly affects which genes are turned on and off in exercising muscles.
Holi: The Festival of Colour
March 13, 2012, noon
The Hindu 'Festival of Colour' sees participants cover themselves and others in bursts of vibrant dye to mark the approaching season.
Men are not losing their genes
March 6, 2012, noon
Many scientists believe that the Y chromosome will eventually lose all of its genes – though recent research contradicts this theory...
Heart attack burger
Feb. 27, 2012, noon
A diner at 'The Heart Attack Grill' has actually suffered a heart attack while eating a burger, known as the 'Triple Bypass Burger'.
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European ladybirds in decline
Feb. 20, 2012, noon
The introduction of harlequin ladybirds to Europe is driving the decline of native European ladybirds, reports a new study.