Gorillas 'play games of tag just like human children'

Dr Ross said infant and adolescent gorillas played the tag game, but adults refused to get involved.

‘Our findings show important similarities with the game of tag,’ she said. ‘Not only did the gorillas hit their playmates and then run away chased by their playmates, but they also switched their roles when hit so the chaser became the chased and vice versa.’

Fossils found of ancient primate that could be 'missing link' between humans and monkeys

A missing link in human evolution may have been filled after the fossilized remains of a monkey that swung through the trees almost 30 million years ago were discovered.

'Smart' bandage that fights infection using tiny glowing capsules of antibiotics

A 'smart' dressing which illuminates as it releases bug-busting antibiotics into wounds is being developed by British scientists.

Implantable 'eye telescope' that magnifies vision by three times approved for use in patients

A miniature telescope that is implanted in the eye to solve sight problems has been approved for use in the US.

The new device is for people with an irreversible, advanced form of macular degeneration in which a blind spot develops in the central vision of both eyes.

The telescope replaces the eye’s nature lens and can provide an image that is magnified by almost three times.