Science & Technology
Dubai starts tests in bid to become first city with flying taxis
Dubai staged a test flight on Monday for what it said on Tuesday would soon be the world’s first drone taxi service under an ambitious plan by the Uni... Read more
Deep sleep: Even jellyfish need their slumber
Even a jellyfish – one of Earth’s first and most ancient animals – needs its sleep. Scientists said on Thursday they have demonstrated tha... Read more
UK strikes research deal with US in run-up to Brexit
The UK and US have reached a deal to develop a special relationship for science. An agreement between the two countries aims to make it easier for res... Read more
UK scientists edit DNA of human embryos
The blueprint for life – DNA – has been altered in human embryos for the first time in the UK. Understanding what happens after a sperm fe... Read more
Paris climate deal: US denies it will stay in accord
The US has insisted it will leave the Paris climate accord, despite reports that it may be softening its stance. Following a meeting of environment mi... Read more
