National Physical Laboratory

For the first time in 30 years, new terms have been officially added to the International System of Units. The four new prefixes – ronna, quetta, ronto and quecto – describe very large and very small numbers that until now didn’t have their own names

Whenever computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee makes the headlines, a significant minority of outlets inevitably, and wholly incorrectly, refer to him as “the inventor of the internet.” Here’s why they’re wrong.

The official definition of a kilogram may be redefined this week. After years of debate and discussion, scientists from around the world are meeting in Paris on Friday to vote on whether the kilogram, the mole, the ampere and the kelvin should be changed to more stable and reliable definitions.

A collaborative team of researchers has developed a new, non-invasive test that's able to detect cocaine use in a patient by analyzing a single fingerprint. Unlike existing tests, the new technique is able to determine whether the subject has ingested the drug, rather than just touched it.

A new approach to producing "smart fabrics" involves bonding electrically-conductive silver to ordinary materials.

Scientists have developed a circuit board material that releases its electronic components when exposed to hot water, so they can be salvaged for re-use.

Scientist have created a laser "sound visualizer" that may lead to better louspeaker design

Scientists at the UK's National Physical Laboratory have developed technology that can identify ripe strawberries in the field, which could lead to robotic strawberry pickers.