In the science news this week, launch success for Solar Dynamics Observatory, a leading scientist hits out at 'Mickey Mouse' degrees, discord on the new set of principles for scientific advice, the new altitude diet and finally.... what stops us throwing caution to the wind.

In the science news this week, we take a look at speech therapy for stroke patients, great news for food allergy sufferers, a new solar panel that can be fitted to your clothes, how dolphins could hold the answer to diabetes and finally, how placebos could be the next miracle cure.

In the science news this week, we take a look at new research on repairing damaged hearing, the launch of a new science audio library, seagull shenanigans at Sellafield, new ultra efficient exercise regimes and finally.... why polygamy pays.

In the science news this week, we take a look at new treatments for intestinal worms, diabetes and atherosclerosis, the dino discovery that is changing the thinking on their evolution and some sad news regarding the alleged departure from the UK of Stephen Hawking.