'Brain training' game helps people with schizophrenia live a normal life
A computer game designed by neuroscientists has helped patients with schizophrenia to recover their ability to carry out everyday tasks that rely on having good memory, a study has found. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 3, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Health News Source Type: news
Children who are fussy eaters may be anxious or depressed, say scientists
It can be a frustrating and disheartening routine for all concerned: a small child pushes unwanted food around their plate, while an exasperated parent looks on. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 3, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Health & Families Source Type: news
'Gene drive': Scientists sound alarm over supercharged GM organisms which could spread in the wild and cause environmental disasters
A powerful new technique for generating “supercharged” genetically modified organisms that can spread rapidly in the wild has caused alarm among scientists who fear that it may be misused, accidentally or deliberately, and cause a health emergency or environmental disaster. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 2, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
The truth behind the biggest liars, adolescents
When it comes to bending the truth, no one can match adolescents in terms of the frequency and proficiency with which they tell porkie pies, according to the first study into age-related dishonesty. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 1, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
HD 219134b: Nasa discovers yet another rocky exoplanet, and it's only 21 light years away
Astronomers have discovered the closest rocky planet outside our solar system, which is larger than Earth and a "potential gold mine of science data". (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 1, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Nasa discovers yet another rocky exoplanet, and it's only 21 light years away
Astronomers have discovered the closest rocky planet outside our solar system, which is larger than Earth and a "potential gold mine of science data". (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 1, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Planet HD 219134b: Nasa discovers new planet dubbed 'the Rosetta Stone' of astronomical research
Nasa astronomers have confirmed that they have discovered the nearest rocky planet outside of our own solar system. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 1, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Blue moon pictures: Stunning photos from across the world
A blue moon was visible around the world last night, leading to some stunning photography of the rare lunar event. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 1, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Blue moon: how to see rare lunar event
A rare blue moon is set to pass overhead — and be visible tonight to most people in the UK and elsewhere. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - July 31, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Ebola vaccine success offers hope after trial shows 100 per cent success rate
The world is for the first time on the verge of being able to protect humans against Ebola, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on 31 July, as data from a trial in Guinea showed a vaccine was 100 per cent effective. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - July 31, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Health News Source Type: news
Blue moon: Why the moon won't actually be blue tonight - video
July 2015 will see two full moons: the first occurred on July 2 and the second will take place on July 31. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - July 31, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Blue moon: rare cosmic event to light up the sky
The sky is set to be lit up by a blue moon. But while the event is rare, it’s also a little badly named — the moon itself will look grey, like any other night. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - July 31, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Philae lander data show comets could have brought 'building blocks of life' to Earth
Organic molecules that could have contributed to the chemical building blocks of life have been discovered under the icy surface of a comet, scientists have said. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - July 30, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
'Northern Lights' aurora discovered outside the solar system for the first time
An aurora with a glow resembling the Earth's Northern Lights has been spotted outside the solar system for the first time. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - July 30, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Ants have unique ability to switch between individual and collective action, says study
Ants have an almost unique ability among animals to switch between individual and collective action, according to new research which uncovers the mystery behind their impressive teamwork. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - July 29, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Nature Source Type: news
