The world watches as shuttle Atlantis prepares to blast into space to mark the end of the iconic space shuttle program. FULL STORY >

This month we look at fish whiskers, new transistor technology and what learning music does to your "old" brain. FULL STORY >

Local students walk away with international scholarships after demonstrating their scientific ideas at the recently held ISEF. FULL STORY >

Luke Taylor, a Grade 9 learner at the German International School of Cape Town, fought off fierce competition from over 7,500 entries to become one of only 60 semi-finalists. FULL STORY >

Bird lice, contagious yawning and bitter tastes all make up this month's science news. FULL STORY >

Today marks half a century since Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to leave planet earth, marking humanity's first baby steps in the exploration of the cosmos. FULL STORY >

We check out the navigation skills of Loggerhead turtles, magazine images of skinny people and bees' odour memories. FULL STORY >

In this month's SciNews we investigate baldness, colour blind sharks and why good music is almost addictive. FULL STORY >

Stanford University researchers combine biology and technology to create the world's first biotic video games. FULL STORY >

Monkeys' teeth, early birds and moon craters all contribute to October's SciNews. FULL STORY >

CellCraft is an innovative free game that teaches kids and adults about microbiology through the joys of gaming FULL STORY >

We look at a rundown of the highest grossing sci fi movies of all time, and some of the entires might surprise you. FULL STORY >

This month we take a look at why acupuncture works, how sharks smell and the science behind bubbles. FULL STORY >

In this month's SciNews we look at heart problems caused by extra hours in the office, spider silk, and genes' effect on eye colour. FULL STORY >

It was a difficult problem to crack, but scientists can at last explain why our teeth (usually) donÔÇÖt shatter after a lifetime of biting and chewing. FULL STORY >