Two new studies highlight the role of trees in city environments, not only for our health but for promoting climate resilience.
News by Kerry Taylor-Smith
Moon dust collected during a Chinese mission will answer important questions about the formation of the Moon and early life on our planet.
Underwater robotics and AI will help monitor marine ecosystems for early signs of change to protect the oceans and the climate.
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.