Frankie Macpherson

Love actually carries some of the neurological signatures of drug addiction.

As she told us on the Science Focus Podcast, Professor Steffanie Strathdee tackled a superbug as it threatened to kill her partner.

Certain animals can form lifelong bonds in a single day. But what about humans?

According to some neuroscientists, it's possible to distinguish between different types of love in your brain.

The power of love is a curious thing – particularly when it comes to your mind.

These six chemists – three of them Nobel Prize winners – are all incredible researchers whose accomplishments need to be shared.

Moths to a flame – but why not butterflies? Here we'll get into the differences between moths and butterflies, according to science.

A coffee a day may keep the doctor away – study links green tea and coffee consumption with a lower risk of death, but its observations are far from conclusive.

The findings support the government’s decision to delay second doses of the COVID-19 vaccines, researchers say.

Here we fly through the great and gruesome science of butterflies, down to tiny wing scales and the shine of their eyes.

The Urban Air Port project, which will usher in a network of delivery drones and air-taxis, has gained government backing and could open its doors as early as November.

How catnip works its magic – and the unexpected reactions of some cats, including tigers.

Researchers find that afternoon snoozes may help your brain function, but not all naps were created equal.

Here's what researchers have learned about the size and weight of tyrannosaur embryo fossils.

Researchers have used cutting-edge technology to explain how venom resistance has evolved in snakes.

Researchers are investigating a new variant of coronavirus found in Brazil which may be more transmissible.

A large review of research indicates that that extra cup of coffee does more than keep you alert. In fact, drinking more coffee may reduce your risk of prostate cancer by up to 9 per cent.

Here’s how you can keep the fun in Christmas, even if you have to keep your distance.

14 years of Hubble Space Telescope data finally confirm HD 106906 b exoplanet’s orbit, with exciting parallels to what we expect from Planet Nine

Researchers can now sift through the astrophysical noise to see the conditions of the early Universe.

The device responds to changes in what it sees, which could help it spot objects much more quickly.

Like a psychedelic sunflower, the heart of the sunspot is a deep brown colour, with red and orange streaks flaring outwards.

They're not as scary as they may seem... and here are 13 facts to prove it.

Research collaboration confirms that African crested rats, L. imhausi, not only store poison as a protective mechanism, but appear to be resistant to the toxins themselves.