The findings suggest some people may be genetically predisposed to suffer from more severe cases of the virus.

Faulty gene linked to dementia could 'double' risk of severe coronavirus

Scientific experts at PHE's Porton Down facility concluded the test is "highly specific" and 100% accurate.

Coronavirus antibody test is 100% accurate, says Public Health England

Environmental campaigners say they are 'delighted' after a Devon council threw out plans for a new gas power plant.

Scientists from the University of Exeter have found diving seabirds keep an eye on each other to work out when is best to hit the water.

Up, up and away! Fifty years since we first stepped foot on the moon, what's the weather like up there every day?

In 1969 Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. Closer to home in Cornwall, Goonhilly Earth Station beamed those pictures to millions.

The head of Virgin Orbit has told ITV West Country that Newquay Airport could be sending satellites into space by the end of next year.

The stunning timelapse video was filmed by photography teacher Aaron Jenkin.

Clocks always go forward one hour on the last Sunday in March - at 1am on March 31 this year.

Engineers at Gloucestershire Airport will build the plane, which is set for take-off in 2020. 

Trials are taking place in Bristol, with scientists targeting the vehicles at older adults. 

The moon was closer to Earth last night, appearing larger and brighter than normal.

Chemicals humans put into the water system are changing the anatomy and behaviour of fresh water fish, according to Exeter Uni research.

The proposed 517 acre space in Hullavington, Wiltshire is on former Ministry of Defence land. 


Biologists at the University of the West of England have found a new use for Lego; they're using it to teach schoolchildren about genetics.