North Atlantic Temperatures Smash 40-Year Records: A Sign of Climate Emergency?
Observations of unprecedented ocean temperatures in 2023 may become typical in a world that is 5.4°F (3.0°C) warmer than pre-industrial levels, according to a new…
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New Evolution Theory Explains Why Animals Shrink Over Time
New research reveals key factors behind the changing sizes of certain animals over time, challenging traditional evolutionary theories with its findings on species’ size variations….
Decades-Old Nuclear Predictions Fall Short: The Urgent Need for Improved Energy Simulations
The widespread adoption of nuclear power, which was anticipated more than four decades ago through computer simulations, contrasts sharply with the ongoing reliance on fossil…
300,000-Year-Old Weapon Reveals Early Humans Were Woodworking Masters
New research on a 300,000-year-old throwing stick reveals advanced woodworking techniques among early humans, suggesting communal hunting practices involving the whole community. The artifact, demonstrating…
Empowering Citizens to Combat Climate Change Threats: A Revolutionary Method
Scientists have developed a community-driven method to tackle climate change impacts. This initiative encourages local communities to create their own ‘personal adaptation plans’ for extreme…
Optimizing Nutrition – Scientists Sequence Faba Bean Genome
Genetic studies provide a boost to the “Beans IN Toast” project. The genome of the faba bean, which boasts a massive 13 billion bases, surpassing…
Revolutionizing the British Diet: Beans in Toast
Scientists are striving to transform British diets by incorporating more domestically grown beans into our daily bread. University of Reading researchers and chefs hope to…
Climate Change Now Even Affects Our View of the Cosmos
New research reveals how global warming affects astronomy. The clarity of the atmosphere above the site from where the observations are taken has a delicate…
Scientists Discover That This Type of Supplement Can Reduce Depression and Anxiety
Vitamin B6 supplements were shown to reduce depression and anxiety in a recent study. According to a recent study, using high-dose Vitamin B6 tablets could…
Microscopic Mites That Mate on Our Faces at Night May Soon Become One With Humans
The secret lives of mites in the skin of our faces. First ever comprehensive DNA analysis of mites that live in the hair follicles of…
Clinically Proven Automated Nutrition App Can Help People Follow Healthier Diet
People may benefit from automated personal nutritional advice, according to a new study that found an app enhanced healthy diet in clinical trials. A research…
Ozone May Be Weakening One of the Earth’s Most Important Cooling Mechanisms – Heating the Planet More Than We Realize
Ozone in the atmosphere found to have weakened one of Earth’s main cooling mechanisms. According to new research, ozone may be weakening one of the…
Forest Loss in India “Worse Than Feared” Due to Climate Change
Forest loss from temperature and rainfall alterations adding to deforestation issue. Forest loss in India could become an even bigger problem than anticipated in the…
Antarctica’s “Doomsday” Glacier: Its Collapse Could Trigger Global Floods and Swallow Islands
The massive Thwaites glacier in West Antarctica contains enough ice to raise global sea levels by 65cm if it were to completely collapse. And, worryingly,…
Human DNA Extracted From Nits on Ancient Mummies Sheds Light on South American Ancestry
New technique means head lice can provide clues about ancient people and migration. Human DNA can be extracted from the ‘cement’ head lice used to…
Butterflies Cross the Vast Sahara Desert in Longest-Known Insect Migration
Weather conditions shown to have big influence on migration numbers. A species of butterfly found in Sub-Saharan Africa is able to migrate thousands of miles…
Study of 2 Million People Reveals No Link Between Drinking Milk and Increased Cholesterol
Regular consumption of milk is not associated with increased levels of cholesterol, according to new research. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity looked at…
Extreme Space Weather Danger: Moon Mission Delays Could Increase Risks From Solar Storms
First study of timing of extreme space weather events reveals clear pattern. Planned missions to return humans to the Moon need to hurry up to…