Better cochlear implants may emerge from close study of the way that bats and dolphins use sound to sense their surroundings. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. View full...

Accidents involving robot helpers in the home could prove “lethal”, suggests a study This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. View full post on BBC News | Health |...

Scientists have created an artificial material that mimics the tough, stretchy properties of muscle. The material could find a potential application as a "scaffold" to aid muscle regeneration. Researchers engineered a polymer to reproduce the properties of titin – a protein...

A project to improve the effectiveness of tests into cancer treatments could limit the need for animal testing, researchers have claimed. Scientists at the University of Dundee, who will lead the £10m Europe-wide project, said it may also boost safety for those involved in clinical...

By Huw WillamsReporter, Good Morning Scotland Pupils at schools in Glasgow are being given lessons in how to sleep. The sessions, run by the charity Sleep Scotland, aim to teach pupils tips such as the importance of a bed-time routine and avoiding late-night television. Experts say...