Climate change increases rainy days, which harm the economy
New data finds economic growth decreases with more wet days with extreme rainfall, revealing an indirect way that climate change harms the economy.
‘Guided’ play better for teaching children than direct instruction
Researchers find that play-based ‘guided’ learning through educational activities could be more beneficial for children’s development and skills.
Cutting beef from US diet could slash carbon footprints by 48%
Tulane University research finds that swapping just one serving per day for a more planet friendly alternative, North Americans could cut their carbon footprint by 48%.
Sweeteners during pregnancy can influence risk of obesity in babies
A new study identifies changes in metabolism in babies when mothers consumed sweeteners during pregnancy, potentially heightening their risk of obesity.
Morning versus evening exercise: Does the time matter?
Scientists say exercising at different times can benefit the body in different ways because of circadian rhythm, and can even help to fix a faulty body clock.
Climate change affects the photosynthesis of carbon-storing mosses
Scientists find that peatland mosses are affected by temperature, so weather conditions could significantly reduce their ability to store carbon.
NHSE sanctions limit basic healthcare for young trans people
Lui Asquith, Director of Legal and Policy at Mermaids, dissects new NHSE sanctions placed on young trans people looking for basic healthcare.
$2 million grant to explore link between chronic stress and Alzheimer’s
Researchers at WVA are investigating the connection between chronic stress and Alzheimer’s Disease using new $2 million grant from NIH
1 in 10 COVID patients could be infectious after 10 days
New research indicates that after 10 days, one in ten people may still have clinically relevant levels of potentially infectious COVID.
Researchers say political adverts don’t work on swing voters
New study suggests that both positive and negative election video ads are unlikely to sway voters from the opposition
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MP proposes labelling for digitally altered bodies in advertising
A new bill pushes for regulation of digitally altered bodies in advertising - going up against constantly evolving online platforms, eating disorders and negative body image.
UK to wipe historical convictions for same-sex sexual activity
The UK government will continue more pardons for people with historical criminal convictions of same-sex consensual sexual activity.
Over 100 Global South factories could make mRNA vaccines
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) found that over 100 manufacturers in Asia, Africa and Latin America are capable of making mRNA COVID vaccines - but pharmaceutical companies won't waive intellectual property rights.
What are the benefits of dancing?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses the benefits of dancing on your general health.
Transgender mental health: What age is best to begin hormone treatment?
A new study finds that transgender people who begin hormone treatment in adolescence have better mental health, than those waiting until adulthood.
Online Safety Bill report finds 62% of women face online abuse
According to evidence in the Online Safety Bill report, 62% of women aged between 18-34 experience online abuse and harassment - with 50% of 11-16 year old girls also facing these issues online.
Calculating research and action needed in conservation strategies
A new conservation tool predicts the ideal amount of time to spend on researching a habitat before ensuring effective protection.
Potential kidney damage from long-term use of blood pressure drugs
Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine brings attention to the dangers of long-term use of blood pressure medication
Californians continue to struggle with a lack of safe, sanitary drinking water
Safe drinking water in California is becoming scarce, as contaminated drinking water continues to disproportionately impact communities of colour in the state.
Ocean warming has caused fish to shrink in size
Researchers have found that ocean warming, acidification and oxygen depletion have caused a species shift, causing fish to have smaller body sizes.