The ocean floor is the least explored ecosystem on the planet, even though it covers more than 60% of the Earth’s surface. Life in the deep sea, including microbes and
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After reviewing over 30 studies about microplastics, a Norwegian team of researchers confirmed that these tiny bits of plastic can be found in the placenta and newborn babies, according to
“We need to make some challenging decisions about the way we use, manage, and interact with landscapes in the UK”
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A report by the Landscape Decisions Programme (led by the University of Leicester, UK) suggests we need to use a broader range of experts to help make decisions regarding how
A group of genes involved in building components for our cells also impacts our lifespan, according to a study published in the journal Genome Research (1). Researchers already knew that
Sequencing the genomes of all animals, plants, fungi, and microbes on Earth is a massive undertaking. Still, researchers believe it will help us understand and manage better biodiversity on our
A team of researchers from the French organisation Science-SAVED (Scientific Analysis Vitalises Enterprise Development) and Research Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) developed
Researchers at the University of Exeter tagged bluefin tuna in UK waters using acoustic tracking tags. According to the authors, this is the first time these massive fish (which can
Paintings and texts from Mesopotamia show soldiers using equids for travel and warfare over 4000 years ago. However, these weren’t the majestic horses you may imagine. A team from the
One in ten people potentially still infectious for COVID after 10-day isolation period
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One in 10 people may still be infectious for COVID after ten days, according to a study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (1). A team of researchers
Leading market intelligence provider, IDTechEx based in Cambridge, UK, has provided insights on mobility trends for the past 20 years. Now they look at six trends for the future: Electric