Elisa Passini, Blanca Rodriguez and Patricia Benito think computers are now much better for testing new heart drugs on than animals. Safety is imperative before new medicines are given to patients, ...

Creating a virtual brain may sound like a science-fiction nightmare, but for neuroscientists in Japan and at Seattle’s Allen Institute, it’s a big step toward a long-held dream. They say their ...

Scientists have developed a sophisticated computer modelling simulation to explore how cells of the fruit fly react to changes in the environment. The research, published today in the science journal ...

For more than a quarter of a century since its release, 'The Matrix' has fueled modern fears that life is not all it seems. But according to a scientist, the classic movie's premise may not be ...

The development of future aircraft requires new modelling methods and the consideration of effects that have played a subordinate role in previous conventional configurations. These include, for ...