New research suggests exposure to PM2.5 can reduce the health benefits of exercise; we find out how.
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Human behaviour is removing a natural buffer and reducing the stability of ecosystems and diversity of birds; what long-term effect will this have?
What role could AI play in forecasting secondary quakes following an earthquake?
Could data from Cassini, a long-deceased NASA probe, have found the perfect host for life beyond our planet?
What can soil remember, and how can this help plants adapt to drought conditions? New research explains.
Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere, but too much can be a bad thing; new guidance offers advice on assessing beneficial and detrimental nitrogen impacts.
A tool designed to keep polar researchers safe is extending its reach by assessing flood risk and the safety of ice roads; we learn more about SIMBA.
Reframing the relationship between risk, return and sustainability in the quest to decarbonise aviation could lead to a breakthrough, new research suggests.
A free-floating planet has been observed by astronomers to be gathering dust at an unprecedented rate - what does this tell us?
What is plastic blindness, and how can we tackle it? New research explains why we underestimate how much plastic we throw away.
New research shows how genetic selection could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially when it comes to rice.
NASA’s new mission features a British-built instrument that will map the heliosphere and observe space weather; we find out more.
What are subglacial lakes and what can they tell us about our changing planet? You will be surprised.
It is everywhere, but it is time to have a think about plastic. What can modern plastics tell us about the archaeology of us?
How do planktonic microalgae keep their metabolism active through the night or during heavy cloud cover?
Exoplanets are explored as a prospect for life outside our Solar System. But when were the first exoplanets discovered and how?
Assessing the true impact of micro- and nanoplastic pollution is difficult, but a global, integrated approach to monitoring could track their movement; we find out how.
The climate impact of military aircraft is comparable to commercial aviation, but can emissions be reduced with sustainable aviation fuels?
A vigorous circulation in the Pacific had a particular effect on the Southern Ocean, showing us whether carbon dioxide levels were higher in the previous Ice Ages.
A marine heatwave in 2023 meant the oceans absorbed less carbon dioxide than expected, but why? Experts have answers.