Mass tourism, excessive plastic use and poor waste management could turn the Mediterranean into a ‘sea of plastic,’ the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned. In a new report, WWF
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New research has found that having tonsils removed during childhood is associated with triple the risk of upper respiratory tract diseases, including asthma and pneumonia. Researchers said their findings suggest
A new study has found that moderate drinkers take less time off of work due to illness than those who do not drink at all and those who drink excessively. Although
New research shows that the right combination of exercise, sleep and wine can help stave off Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research has shown that Alzheimer’s is caused by the accumulation of
An extraordinary event will take place in the agro industry this week. American agrochemistry giant Monsanto and Germany’s Bayer, a specialist in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, will officially tie the
Scientists may have discovered the cause of malnutrition amongst Europe’s trees. A new study has found that air and soil pollution can harm symbiotic fungi that help trees get nutrients
The European Commission has proposed spending €16 billion on the EU’s space programme from 2021 to 2027. The proposal, released on Wednesday, emphasises spending on satellite navigation technology. The largest
Sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and gonorrhoea are on the rise in England, according to new data from Public Health England (PHE). The increasing number of diagnoses is putting
The European Environment Agency has good news for beachgoers – most of Europe’s bathing waters meet European Union quality standards, according to a study released last week. The EEA’s
In order to meet emissions goals set by the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, electricity must cover 60% or more of the European Union’s final energy consumption, according to