Plastics we ingest can cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in the brain, according to a study published in the scientific journal Nanomaterials. The authors warn that it is crucial
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Honeybees need a diverse ecosystem to survive in the forest, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. The team defends that promoting biodiversity in the forest
The COVID-19 vaccine saved over 1,000,000 lives across Europe between December 2020 and March 2023, according to new research presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious
A team of researchers from ETH Zurich, Switzerland, discovered how some chemicals can cross the cell membrane and potentially be used as new prescription drugs, according to a study published
Flash droughts are becoming more frequent due to climate change, and this trend is only likely to worsen, according to a study published in Science. A team of researchers from
The way people type and click on the computer is a better way to detect stress than heart rate, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Informatics.
A team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh, UK, developed a new way to find patients at risk of developing type 2 diabetes sooner, according to a study published
Cold temperatures activate a cellular mechanism that breaks down dangerous proteins which cause problems associated with aging, according to a study published in Nature Aging. Researchers already knew that life
A new IVF method involving time-lapse monitoring to identify the most viable embryos does not improve pregnancy rates or reduce the time it takes to get pregnant, according to a
A study found that overall public trust in science and scientists has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some attitudes have also become more polarised and extreme. In addition, people