Mount Everest: Microplastics in the Death Zone
Scientists have identified the highest recorded microplastics ever found on Earth — at an altitude of more than 8,000metres, close to the summit of Mount…
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Devices Can Reduce Fibers Produced From Washing Machines by Up to 80%
Using fiber-catching devices as part of the laundry process can dramatically reduce the amount of microscopic particles potentially entering the marine environment, according to new…
Chicken Whisperer: Simple Way of “Listening” to Chicks Could Dramatically Improve Welfare
A simple and low-cost method of ‘listening’ to chicks may allow welfare issues to be picked up at the earliest possible opportunity, according to new…
Islands Might Not Actually “Drown” As Sea Levels Rise – Here’s Why
Coral reef islands across the world could naturally adapt to survive the impact of rising sea levels, according to new research. The increased flooding caused…
Sea Snakes Have Been Modifying Genetically to See Underwater for 15 Million Years
Sea snakes first entered the marine environment 15 million years ago and have been evolving ever since to survive in its changing light conditions, according…
200-Million-Year-Old ‘Squid-Like’ Creature Attack Captured in Ancient Fossil
Scientists have discovered the world’s oldest known example of a squid-like creature attacking its prey, in a fossil dating back almost 200 million years. The…
LEGO Bricks Could Survive in the Ocean for Up to 1,300 Years
A LEGO brick could survive in the ocean for as many as 1,300 years, according to new research. A study led by the University of…
World’s Most Popular Websites’ Inconsistent and Misleading Password Advice Could Increase Risk of Cyber Attacks
Password meters are frequently made available to help users secure their personal data against the threats posed by cyber criminals. However, the ‘inconsistent and misleading’…
Key New Molecules Uncovered That Could Help Tackle Tooth Loss and Regeneration
New research published in the Journal of Dental Research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament. Our teeth take…
New Research Reveals How to Lessen the Effects of Brain Injury in Stroke
New research shows how the novel drug QNZ-46 can help to lessen the effects of excess release of glutamate in the brain – the main…