23 – 29 May 2016
Rosetta’s comet contains ingredients for life
Ingredients crucial for the origin of life on Earth, including the simple amino acid glycine and phosphorus, key components of DNA and cell membranes, have been discovered at Rosetta's comet. Find source
European leaders call for ‘immediate’ open access to all scientific papers by 2020
In what European science chief Carlos Moedas calls a "life-changing" move, European Union member states today agreed on an ambitious new open access (OA) target by 2020. Find source
Questions abound after study links tumors to cellphone radiation
Rats exposed to cellphone radiation in a study were more likely to develop rare brain and heart cancers, a preliminary analysis has found, adding weight to concerns the ubiquitous devices could pose a health risk to people. Find source
DNA 'tape recorder' to trace cell history
Researchers have invented a DNA "tape recorder". The technique is being hailed as a breakthrough in understanding how the trillions of complex cells in a body are descended from a single egg. Find source
Predicting the spread of the Zika virus
A new tool by Japan-based researchers predicts the risk of Zika virus importation and local transmission for 189 countries. Find source
