Category Archives: Science

The Parasite that Lures Mosquitos to Humans – WBNews

© CDC/ James Gathany Here are some things parasites will do to survive. The hairworm...

Genetics of malaria drug resistance revealed – WBNews

Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption Malaria parasites – seen tightly packed in this...

Inmarsat plans EU-wide ‘hybrid’ network for plane wi-fi – WBNews

UK satellite telecommunications company Inmarsat has announced a nine-figure investment to boost broadband connectivity in...

Fish oil extracted from plant seeds – WBNews

Image copyright Sarah Usher/Rothamsted Research Image caption The oil from the seeds is now being...

Ash fungus genetic code unravelled – WBNews

Image caption The fungus attacks ash trees UK scientists have unravelled the genetic code of...

China’s one-child policy impact analysed – WBNews

People growing up under China’s one-child policy are less trusting, more risk averse and more...

MEPs vote to close ‘shark finning’ loopholes – WBNews

Image caption Loopholes in current EU measures were not offering enough protection to sharks, said...

First James Webb telescope mirrors delivered to Nasa – WBNews

The first two components of the huge mirror set to fly on the US James...

Fish oils ‘help slow age decline’ – WBNews

Image caption The latest results from the team at Aberdeen build on findings from animal...

GM potato trial ‘threatens Ireland’s image’ – WBNews

Image caption Blight turns potatoes into mush Ireland’s environmental protection agency has approved the first...