Latest science and technology news | Express & Star

Local news you can trust

Close

Science & Technology Archive

March 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: Ultra-massive white dwarf star with ‘unusually high’ carbon levels discovered

Ultra-massive white dwarf star with ‘unusually high’ carbon levels discovered

Supporting image for story: Above-average temperatures ‘likely in many parts of the world in coming months’

Above-average temperatures ‘likely in many parts of the world in coming months’

February 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: Omega 3 supplements do not protect against cancer, scientists say

Omega 3 supplements do not protect against cancer, scientists say

February 28, 2020

Supporting image for story: Hunter-gatherers ‘helped speed up cultural revolution through social networks’

Hunter-gatherers ‘helped speed up cultural revolution through social networks’

February 27, 2020

Supporting image for story: Games designer Hideo Kojima to receive Bafta Fellowship

Games designer Hideo Kojima to receive Bafta Fellowship

February 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: Chinese probe reveals clues about the lunar surface on the far side of the Moon

Chinese probe reveals clues about the lunar surface on the far side of the Moon

Supporting image for story: Babies from bilingual homes ‘faster at switching attention between tasks’

Babies from bilingual homes ‘faster at switching attention between tasks’

Supporting image for story: Deaf moths use ‘noise-cancelling’ scales to hide from bats

Deaf moths use ‘noise-cancelling’ scales to hide from bats

February 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: Diabetes drug ‘could reduce harmful steroid side effects’

Diabetes drug ‘could reduce harmful steroid side effects’

Supporting image for story: Women’s refuge uses Twitter feature to highlight hidden abuse

Women’s refuge uses Twitter feature to highlight hidden abuse

February 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Mars is seismically active, initial findings from Nasa’s probe confirm

Mars is seismically active, initial findings from Nasa’s probe confirm

Supporting image for story: Lack of Google apps still ‘issue’ for Huawei, expert says

Lack of Google apps still ‘issue’ for Huawei, expert says

Supporting image for story: Huawei unveils new Mate Xs foldable phone

Huawei unveils new Mate Xs foldable phone

February 21, 2020

Supporting image for story: Twitter considers bright orange labels to tackle misinformation by politicians

Twitter considers bright orange labels to tackle misinformation by politicians

February 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: Trump’s chief of staff discusses Huawei decision with top UK officials

Trump’s chief of staff discusses Huawei decision with top UK officials

Supporting image for story: Samsung apologises over mystery Find My Mobile notification

Samsung apologises over mystery Find My Mobile notification

Supporting image for story: HTC unveils new modular VR headset range

HTC unveils new modular VR headset range

Supporting image for story: New £20 banknote has special security features and can be ‘brought to life’

New £20 banknote has special security features and can be ‘brought to life’

Supporting image for story: Birds can learn to make food choices by watching videos – study

Birds can learn to make food choices by watching videos – study

February 19, 2020

Supporting image for story: 168-million-year-old salamander species discovered in Russia

168-million-year-old salamander species discovered in Russia

Supporting image for story: US judge dismisses Huawei lawsuit over government contracts ban

US judge dismisses Huawei lawsuit over government contracts ban

Supporting image for story: TikTok introduces new safety features

TikTok introduces new safety features

February 18, 2020

Supporting image for story: Longer-lasting, fast-charging batteries made possible using ultrasound device

Longer-lasting, fast-charging batteries made possible using ultrasound device

Supporting image for story: UK device designed to improve astronauts’ internet speed reaches ISS

UK device designed to improve astronauts’ internet speed reaches ISS

February 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos commits 10 billion dollars to fight climate change

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos commits 10 billion dollars to fight climate change

Supporting image for story: ‘British weather proof’ solar technology developed by scientists

‘British weather proof’ solar technology developed by scientists

February 16, 2020

Shining a light on the moon

February 15, 2020

Supporting image for story: Scientists ramp up efforts in the search for alien life

Scientists ramp up efforts in the search for alien life

February 13, 2020

Supporting image for story: One in six children undergo unnecessary appendix surgery – study

One in six children undergo unnecessary appendix surgery – study

Supporting image for story: New study sheds light on how upside-down jellyfish cause ‘stinging water’

New study sheds light on how upside-down jellyfish cause ‘stinging water’

Supporting image for story: UK-built device will allow faster communication between ISS astronauts and Earth

UK-built device will allow faster communication between ISS astronauts and Earth

Supporting image for story: Global warming making it harder for planes to take off – study

Global warming making it harder for planes to take off – study

February 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: MWC technology show cancelled over coronavirus concern exodus

MWC technology show cancelled over coronavirus concern exodus

Supporting image for story: Mars may have formed slower than thought, scientists say

Mars may have formed slower than thought, scientists say

Supporting image for story: Scientists find new antibiotic with ‘unique approach’ to killing bacteria

Scientists find new antibiotic with ‘unique approach’ to killing bacteria

Supporting image for story: Punishment for online harms rule breaches must be proportionate, minister says

Punishment for online harms rule breaches must be proportionate, minister says

Supporting image for story: WhatsApp tops two billion users

WhatsApp tops two billion users

Supporting image for story: Nokia latest firm to pull out of MWC technology show over coronavirus fears

Nokia latest firm to pull out of MWC technology show over coronavirus fears

Supporting image for story: Ofcom ‘to get increased powers to punish social media firms for harmful content’

Ofcom ‘to get increased powers to punish social media firms for harmful content’

Supporting image for story: Foot-and-mouth disease virus could help target deadly pancreatic cancer – study

Foot-and-mouth disease virus could help target deadly pancreatic cancer – study

February 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: New Samsung phones are the best range on Android, experts say

New Samsung phones are the best range on Android, experts say

Supporting image for story: Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Supporting image for story: Study links prenatal exposure to chemical found in cosmetics to overweight risk

Study links prenatal exposure to chemical found in cosmetics to overweight risk

Supporting image for story: Huawei confirms Mate 30 Pro to launch in UK

Huawei confirms Mate 30 Pro to launch in UK

Supporting image for story: Snapchat announces new ‘Here For You’ tool to mark Safer Internet Day

Snapchat announces new ‘Here For You’ tool to mark Safer Internet Day

Supporting image for story: Samsung set to unveil latest phones, including new foldable device

Samsung set to unveil latest phones, including new foldable device

February 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Pen and paper exams should be scrapped by 2025, report suggests

Pen and paper exams should be scrapped by 2025, report suggests

Supporting image for story: Greater transparency and diversity needed in public sector AI – report

Greater transparency and diversity needed in public sector AI – report

Supporting image for story: Samsung unveils new foldable Galaxy Z Flip in surprise TV ad

Samsung unveils new foldable Galaxy Z Flip in surprise TV ad

Supporting image for story: Mobile World Congress trade show bans visitors from Chinese coronavirus province

Mobile World Congress trade show bans visitors from Chinese coronavirus province

PreviousPage NextPage