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Study links parenthood age and children’s risk of bipolar disorder

Researchers have found a link between the age at which you become a parent and the risk of your child developing bipolar disorder.

24/10/2022

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Scientists invent fast food packaging made from seaweed

A new seaweed based wrapper could replace plastic fast food packaging - and researchers think it could be scalable.

23/10/2022

Nature

Scientists discover new ecosystem 500m below the Maldives’ surface

Scientists on a 34-day mission in the Maldives have discovered a new oasis of life deep in the Indian ocean.

13/10/2022

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Scientists implant human 'mini brains' into baby rats to study autism

The new research could shed new light on brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.

13/10/2022

Smart Health

eHealth: How is digitalisation changing the medical sector in Europe?

The digitalisation of healthcare has become one of Europe’s top priorities. In this map, we take you to four countries who are leading the digital transformation of health in Europe.

13/10/2022

Health news

Late-night eating will actually make you hungrier, study finds

Eating late affects the way our body stores fat and regulates our appetite, new research shows.

06/10/2022

Nature

How many ants are there on Earth? Researchers reveal staggering number

There are 2.5 million ants for every single living human, new research has revealed.

26/09/2022

Health news

Khosta-2: US scientists warn Russian bat virus could be the next COVID

Just as we thought we could finally see the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, US scientists are warning a Russian bat virus could be the next global health scare.

22/09/2022

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Gut health scientists need 100,000 volunteers to send them their poo

Scientists in France are seeking poo samples from 100,000 volunteers to map the nation’s gut health and boost research in personalised medicine.

20/09/2022

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How limb-regenerating salamanders could help humans heal wounds

Scientists think the salamander's genes hold the secret to regenerating body tissue.

17/09/2022

Climate

Earth pushed to the brink of climate 'tipping points', scientists say

Global emissions need to be urgently cut to prevent us from heading down the path of runaway climate change.

16/09/2022

Green News

Want to age gracefully? Take some tips from the naked mole rat 

Researchers are studying naked mole rats to try and unlock their anti-ageing, anti-illness secrets - and help people suffering with arthritis.

14/09/2022

Health news

Award-winning new device could help women self-check for breast cancer

The device monitors abnormalities in breast tissue via sound waves and allows women to track any changes on an app.

12/09/2022

Health news

Having this blood type may increase your risk of stroke

Can blood type predict your risk of having a stroke? A new study shows some groups may be more at risk than others.

10/09/2022

Health news

Woman who can ‘smell’ Parkinson’s helps develop new quick test

The breakthrough could pave the way to better diagnosis and management of patients with Parkinson’s disease, for which there is currently no simple test.

07/09/2022

Tech News

The robotic creepy crawlies you'll want to come looking for you

The robot insects are fitted with a special tiny backpack powered by a solar cell and can be deployed in areas too dangerous for humans.

06/09/2022

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What climate scientists believe life will be like after a nuclear war

A full-scale nuclear war between the US and Russia could see more than 5 billion people around the world dying of hunger.

04/09/2022

Green News

Large, long-lived mammals more likely to survive extreme weather

As extreme weather events become more common, all animals will feel the heat - but some are more vulnerable than others.

22/08/2022

Health news

Scientists change kidney blood type in potential boost for transplants

The research could have major implications for kidney transplant patients, especially those from ethnic minorities.

15/08/2022

Health news

Why are humans the only primates able to talk?

A new study suggests that humans are able to speak while monkeys and apes can’t because our vocal anatomy is actually simpler than other primates.

12/08/2022