Thawing permafrost could release cancer-causing gas
Thawing of permafrost due to climate change could expose the Arctic population to much greater concentrations of the cancer-causing gas Radon, a new story...
COVID-19 lockdown causes 50% global reduction in human-linked Earth vibrations
The lack of human activity during lockdown caused human-linked vibrations in the Earth to drop by an average of 50% between March and May...
A commonly found parasite could treat certain types of cancer, say scientists
Scientists have discovered that a deadly parasite, known to cause ill health in pregnant women and immunocompromised patients, could potentially be used to treat...
Fracture threat to Antarctica’s ice shelves
A platform of ice surrounding Antarctica nearly four times the size of the UK is at risk of collapse as the effects of climate...
Fast changes between the solar seasons resolved by new sun clock
A New solar cycle clock resolves timings of solar activity, revealing the long and the short of the Sun’s seasons.
Violent activity on our Sun...
Astrophysicists map the infant Universe in 3D and discover 4000 early galaxies
Lancaster astronomers have announced one of the largest 3D maps of the infant Universe.
A team led by Dr David Sobral of Lancaster University's Department of Physics...
European summer droughts since 2015 unprecedented in past two millennia
Recent summer droughts in Europe are far more severe than anything in the past 2,100 years, according to a new study.
An international team, led...
Butterflies could lose spots as climate warms
Female Meadow Brown butterflies have fewer spots if they develop in warmer weather – so climate change could make them less spotty, new research shows.
University...
Endangered species’ poo could help fight against diabetic ulcers
Poo from endangered animals could be the source of a potential new treatment for the infectious bacteria that cause diabetic foot ulcers, researchers from...
Compulsive buying explained
New research could explain compulsive buying, help develop a new screening tool to diagnose the condition and help people avoid the worst consequences of...