Why we need to drive diversity in education
Sheila Flavell, Chief Operating Officer, FDM Group, says problem isn't just institutional, it's cultural.
Why are the Lebanese army and Hezbollah simultaneously threatening Israel?
Lebanon's army chief has warned his forces would stand ready to defend against any kind of "Israel aggression".
Rise of the sheeple: Future of organ harvesting could come from sheep-human chimera
Scientists are hopeful that by injecting human stem cells into sheep embryos, the animals once grown, will have human organs that can be used for transplants.
Czech spy: 'Jeremy Corbyn knew I was a Soviet agent'
'Jeremy Corbyn knew I was a Soviet spy,' claims Czech diplomat Jan Sarkocy, accusing Labour leader of supplying information to communist regime under name of Agent Cob in 1987.
The incredible floating atom, pop art placentas and psychedelic bubbles: EPSRC science photography awards
The top prize went to a remarkable image of a single, floating atom captured by an Oxford University student using a basic DSLR camera.
Casino guest set up meth lab in hotel room that caught fire forcing building to be evacuated
Michael Pillar was charged by police after an alleged meth lab fire led to four floors of an Atlantic City hotel being evacuated.
Women in more gender equal countries are less likely to study science and tech
This 'gender equality paradox' could be explained by a variety of social and economic factors, according to researchers.
British tourist with 'wretched fear' of sharks gets bitten while snorkelling off Galapagos coast
The London-based entrepreneur says he was forced to fight off the shark after his foot became trapped in its jaws.
These robots are here to teach your kids how to code
Smart toys are in. Coding robot Botley was one of the stars of the 2018 London Toy Fair. The droid-like creation of Binary Bots aims to get kids excited about STEM topics.
Arsenal and Manchester City hoping West Bromwich Albion will lower asking price for Jonny Evans
West Brom have set a £23m asking price for Evans, but Arsenal and City are hoping to clinch a deal for around £18m.
Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez denies offering student cash for sex: 'Respect my private life'
Premier League star has publicly denies salacious reports about his private life as he prepares to be unveiled as Manchester United player.
I was raised as gender neutral in the 1980s - this is what it was like
Gender neutral parenting is currently a hot topic, but RF Jurjevics' parents took this approach decades before it was heard of in the mainstream.
Top think tank warns cyberattacks could lead to 'inadvertent nuclear launches'
A new report from Chatham House has warned that cybersecurity "vulnerabilities" could lead to accidental nuclear wars, if not tackled by governments.
African migrants accuse Italy of torture including 'testicle crushing'
38 migrants who landed in Italy have said they underwent degrading and unlawful treatment at the hands of Italian authorities after they refused to give their fingerprints.
Is brilliance a male trait? Some women tend to think so
A study suggests that women are less likely to apply for a job if it demands intellectual genius, as they view it as a male attribute.
'Stupid': Emily Ratajkowski slammed for claiming hair is a 'fundamental part of beauty' in nude pic
The Instagram star, who is the new face of Kerastase, rubbed some of her followers up the wrong way in her latest post.
Functioning human muscle grown from skin cells for the first time
The new research will enable researchers to better understand rare muscle diseases and develop new, personalized, regenerative therapies.
New research shows how alcohol damages stem cells and increases cancer risk
While the risks of alcohol consumption are well-known, the exact mechanism by which the substance causes cancer has not been clear.
What is curcumin? Brit woman claims the wonder spice halted incurable blood cancer for a decade
The 68-year-old pensioner was diagnosed with myeloma (blood cancer) in 2007 and underwent chemotherapy and stem cell treatments, but her cancer relapsed.
City go 14 points clear again as Tottenham ease past Swansea
Pep Guardiola's league leaders extend their advantage at the top after Raheem Sterling's goal after 38 seconds.
How is the growth of bitcoin affecting the environment?
The growth of bitcoin is fuelling speculation and debate about the environmental impact of the collective energy needed to power virtual currencies in the era of climate change.
Is bitcoin killing the environment? Fears grow over 'alarming' links to climate change
The growth of bitcoin is fuelling speculation and debate about the environmental impact of the collective energy needed to power the virtual currency in the era of climate change.
Boys perform better at some science tests than girls, but it is not because they are smarter
Researchers have found that performance gaps between male and female students increased or decreased based on the emphasis that teachers laid on the value of examinations.
Who is Luciana Vega? Nasa helps develop American Girl doll who dreams of becoming the first Martian
Luciana, according to a company statement, is of Chilean descent and has the skills and smarts to achieve what she wants.
Liverpool crush hapless Swansea to stay fourth
Roberto Firmino scores twice as the Reds stay above Tottenham Hotspur in the race for the Champions League.
Barcelona bury Real Madrid in the La Liga title race with El Clasico victory.
Ernesto Valverde's side strengthen their grip on the title with 3-0 win at the Bernabeu against 10-man Real.
Robots and humans 'will one day have babies', creating a new hybrid species
A leading expert in the field of artificial intelligence has predicted that robots and humans will be able to have children within the next century, creating a new hybrid species.
Transgender model Munroe Bergdorf sparks controversy by saying 'n****r' on Good Morning Britain
Transgender model Munroe Bergdorf who was fired by L'Oreal over a race row has caused controversy by using the word 'n****r' on Good Morning Britain with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.
Robotic cats infused with AI to help elderly combat loneliness and depression
Brown University received a three-year, $1m grant from the National Science Foundation to find ways to add artificial intelligence (AI) to Hasbro's robotic cat.
Rohingya crisis: Memories scarred for life following violence and mass exodus, say survivors
Aisha, a 20-year-old mother, wants to educate her daughter but added that she "does not even know what will happen in the future".