Underwater robotics and AI will help monitor marine ecosystems for early signs of change to protect the oceans and the climate.
Kerry is a freelance writer and editor, specialising in science and health-related topics. As a freelance writer, her work has appeared in many scientific and medical magazines and websites, including the AZO portfolio, Forward, Patient and NS Media titles.
Kerry’s articles cover a wide range of topics including astronomy, nanotechnology, physics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and mental health, but she has a particular interest in environmental science, Cleantech and climate change.
Kerry was previously Web Editor for Laboratory News, where she wrote news, comment and features covering a number of scientific topics. She was also responsible for commissioning and editing features, proofreading the magazine, and maintaining the title’s online presence.
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News by Kerry Taylor-Smith
Plastic production is expected to double by 2050, but recycling rates have remained unchanged leading environmental campaigners to call recycling a ‘myth’.
Researchers have observed the wiggling mechanism of the red flour beetle, a pest that burrows into important food crops like flour and grain; their findings could prevent infestations.
We could soon move away from the notion that PFAS are ‘forever chemicals’ after new research reveals a way to break down these persistent, synthetic chemicals.
How safe are children’s toys, and how can we better test for chemicals that might be harmful?
How much air pollution is inside your home right now? It could be more than you think!
New research has found that walking pace and step count information gathered from fitness trackers is a useful indicator of dementia risk.
Asteroseismology could offer new insight into the properties of neutron stars and nuclear matter, with important implications for physics and astronomy, health, security and energy.
Researchers find whale song has a human language-like structure, suggesting a deep-seated commonality in communication systems.
Mission Spiritus is the second expedition in a seven-part study collecting data on the infiltration of micro and nano plastics in some of the most remote regions in the world.
New research suggests bats can tolerate coronavirus and other viruses, offering hope for new approaches to fight viral diseases.
New evidence suggests that rather than filling up gradually over 10,000 years or so, the Mediterranean Sea was refilled by an immense megaflood.
Are plants actively signalling to each other about impending dangers, or gossiping and eavesdropping on their neighbours?
Global trust in science high and the public want scientists to engage more, even if the priorities of science don’t align with their own.
Deep-sea scientists aim to answer two important questions - how did life begin on Earth, and can it be sustained both in, and outside, our Solar System?
Researchers have uncovered over 200 dinosaur footprints and five lengthy trackways in an Oxfordshire quarry showing two species potentially living side-by-side.
What do you prefer to see under your Christmas tree; simple packaged presents or overwrapped gifts?
Star-shaped cells in the brain help synchronise and maintain circadian rhythm using a chemical pulse; findings of a new study could have important implications for brain diseases.
Holidaymakers could reduce their carbon emissions by switching from air travel to rail, new research suggests.
Migration to cooler waters may not be enough to save a tiny marine organism essential to the ocean’s carbon cycle, new research has revealed.