The journal Science Watch tracks statistics about which scientists publish where, when and how often. Every few years, Science Watch makes a brave plunge into the sea of so-called multi-author papers. Its most recent look shows that increasing numbers of papers have 50, 100, 200 and even 500 authors. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Japanese scientists said Thursday they had successfully cloned the ancestral bull of a luxurious brand of beef, possibly opening the way to distribute cloned beef. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Earthwatch scientists in South Africa have discovered 18 new species of invertebrate including spiders, snails, millipedes, earthworms, centipedes and true bugs. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Scientists argue over whether or not bones discovered on an Indonesian island are those of dwarfs or of a separate species of human. picked by theshizknitt725 10 months ago

Somewhere deep below Saturn’s cloud tops, the planet rotates at a constant speed. Determining this interior period of rotation has proven extremely complicated. Now, with new Cassini results, a team of European scientists have taken an important step forward. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Scientists have discovered a new Jupiter-sized planet orbiting around a distant sun-like star.

This planet takes 9.2 days to orbit its star, the longest period for any transiting exoplanet ever found. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Scientists have developed an adhesive that mimics the easy stick and release ability of gecko's feet. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Scientists have pinpointed two genes that protect wheat against devastating fungal diseases found worldwide, potentially paving the way to hardier wheat strains. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Japanese and Chinese scientists have announced the discovery of a new dinosaur species that used to roam the southwestern region of present-day Zhejiang province in east China 100 million years ago. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Irish French scientists have discovered a coral reef “province” off the west coast which has been described as the “most pristine” identified so far in these waters. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

A brilliant green tree frog with huge black eyes, jumping spiders and a striped gecko are among more than 50 new animal species scientists have discovered in a remote, mountainous region of Papua New Guinea. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

An international team of scientists has developed salt-tolerant plants using a new type of genetic modification (GM), bringing salt-tolerant cereal crops a step closer to reality.

Salinity affects agriculture worldwide, which means the results of this research could impact on world food production and security. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Scientists have identified the "Marilyn Monroe" hormone that is linked to an hour-glass body shape in women, and also an increased desire to trade-up to new men. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

A team of scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found a way to genetically enhance the scent of flowers and implant a scent in those that don't have one. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Scientists from Oregon State University and the Natural History Museum in London have announced the discovery of the oldest known fossil of a gecko, with body parts that are forever preserved in life-like form after 100 million years of being entombed in amber. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

British scientists have managed to make water trickle up a steep slope. The secret of their success lies in nothing more than shaking the surface the droplets were lying on - in this case a plastic plate. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

British scientists have made the biggest breakthrough for more than 15 years in the fight against Alzheimer's.

It could cut the rate of new cases by a fifth - 100,000 a year in the UK alone. British and French teams have identified rogue genes responsible for one in five cases of the disease. The search is now on for drugs to combat them. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

What would a dog say if it could talk? "Stranger", "fight", "walk", "alone", "ball" and "play", according to scientists who have developed a computer programme to translate dog barks. The special programme analysed more than 6,000 barks from 14 Hungarian sheepdogs in six different situations. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Scientists have reached back in time 115 million years to one of the most successful flying creatures in Earth’s history, the pterodactyl, to conjure a robotic spy plane with next-generation capabilities. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

US scientists have pinpointed a type of nerve cell in mice which appears to generate the itch sensation.

The finding suggests itching is not simply a low-level variation of pain - but a distinct sensation. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago