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New technique reveals the plastics we consume with a plate of seafood
While we know that huge amounts of plastic waste are generated each day, and that much of it is broken down into tiny fragments called microplastics, we don’t really know much about the risks they pose...
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Climate change heating up nights faster than days, study finds
The increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is causing the planet to heat up at an alarming rate, but it doesn’t do so in an entirely even way. A new study has found that climate...
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Tagged bottles reveal the path of plastic through the ocean
The more we know about the problem of plastic pollution, the better we’ll be able to intervene and clean up, or even prevent, the mess. That includes understanding the way it moves through the marine...
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Blood pressure variance between arms cause for cardiovascular concern
Minute differences in the blood pressure between each arm aren’t cause for concern, but there is a point at which variances could represent cardiovascular trouble. An expansive international study has...
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Shark and ray populations have plummeted by 71% in half a century
Scientists looking at shark and ray populations across the globe have published an alarming study depicting a rapid decline of these species over the past half century. This spells trouble not just for...
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New study suggests UK coronavirus variant is significantly more deadly
A new peer-reviewed study published in the British Medical Journal is offering some of the first clear evidence to suggest the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7, informally known as the UK variant, is linked...
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New optical technique paves the way for "hair-thin" endoscopes
Medical endoscopes may look small, but their tips are actually several millimeters wide, making them too big to image living cells within the body. A new system, however, allows users to view images...
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Plastic pollution is laying "evolutionary traps" for developing turtles
We know that plastic pollution continues to build up in the ocean at alarming rates, and we know this poses a risk to the creatures that call it home, but scientists continue to dive into the complex...
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"World Avoided" model charts climate cost if we'd ignored ozone hole
It’s easy to feel hopeless in the face of climate change, but it’s not too late to do something about it – after all, we’ve stepped up to similar challenges before. New modeling shows just how much...
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Autism diagnoses jump 787 percent in two decades, new analysis finds
Research tracking rates of autism over the past 20 years in England has found a striking increase in the volume of diagnoses. The study shows autism diagnoses rose by 787 percent over two decades,...
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Study suggests a 10 to 11 pm bedtime lowers risk of heart disease
The role that regular, healthy sleeping patterns play in staving off disease continues to become clearer through studies that delve into the effects of a disrupted body clock, the 24-hour cycle known...
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Clinical trial finds ketamine-assisted therapy helps treat alcoholism
Results have been published from a first-of-its-kind clinical trial testing the effectiveness of ketamine infusions, combined with psychotherapy, in reducing the rate of relapse in people with severe...
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Coral reefs' sound signatures could be used to assess their health
In an effort to keep the world's coral reefs from disappearing forever, a number of reef restoration projects are currently underway … but how can scientists tell if any one of those projects is...
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1 in 500 men may carry extra chromosome, raising risk of some diseases
A comprehensive genetic analysis of over 200,000 men has found that around one in 500 have an extra sex chromosome, with most of them unaware. That’s a much higher proportion than previously thought,...
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First discovery of genetic brain pathway a relief for anxiety sufferers
UK researchers have, for the first time, identified a genetic pathway in the brain that plays a key role in controlling anxiety, opening the door to the development of more effective treatments in the...
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Post-menopausal orcas are also overbearing helicopter parents
The matriarchal structure of orca society is well known, with females potentially living up to 90 years and playing a crucial role in passing on knowledge to the younger animals. Previous research into...
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Good signs for new therapy that promotes healthy aging
While aging remains an unavoidable part of life, scientists are getting ever closer to developing therapies that could significantly improve the experience. Following on from earlier studies that saw...
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