More than one-fifth of all known reptile species are threatened with extinction, according to a new study that calls for urgent conservation efforts to prevent these die-offs. The study, published in

Emer McGrath, Associate Professor at the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences at NUI Galway and Consultant Neurologist at Saolta University Health Care Group. Credit: Aengus McMahon. Res

Almost one in six people around the world have a headache on any given day, with about half of those experiencing a migraine, researchers have found. Headache disorders can be painful and debilitatin

Milk production is calculated for herds fed diets to maximize yield per ha of total energy of grain plus milk or of milk. The distribution of crop and fodder production in organic and conventional fa

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Misinformation posted online about the COVID-19 vaccine was associated with hesitancy toward inoculation and lower vaccination rates in some geographical areas of the United State

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found a link between exposure to childhood abuse and risk factors for heart disease and stroke as an adult. Results from the

“Comparison of the Aroma Composition and Sensory Properties of Dark Chocolates Made with Moist Incubated and Fermented Cocoa Beans” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Producing chocolate,

AUSTIN, Texas — An enzyme variant created by engineers and scientists at The University of Texas at Austin can break down environment-throttling plastics that typically take centuries to degrade in ju

Trigger warnings, which are statements intended to warn people about being exposed to potentially upsetting material, have garnered much debate as to their effectiveness at protecting people from emot

Adult vaccination rates and social determinants of health—or the social and economic conditions in which families live and work—have played an important role in children’s mental health during the pan

This algorithm has been designed to spot these genetic indicators across many dog breeds with different forms of cancer: say, a bloodhound with lymphoma or a golden retriever with hemangiosarcoma. Whe

Supporting the recovery of large carnivores is a popular yet challenging endeavour. Estuarine crocodiles in Australia are a large carnivore conservation success story, with the population having exten

While maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is not currently recognized as a psychiatric disorder, a new study suggests that the condition deserves more clinical attention. The researchers found that only abou

A Low-Calorie Diet Alters the Gut Microbiome and Delays Immune Aging A calorie-reduced diet cannot only delay the development of metabolic diseases, but also has a positive effect on the immune syste

"Whilst we still have a challenging journey with Aubrey's diagnosis and treatment, we are relieved to know she does not have cancer that was inherited, and we do not have to worry that it could affect

A survey of public opinion in China conducted by researchers at Rice University, the National University of Singapore and the University of British Columbia shows the country’s perceptions of the U.S.

More of the ingredients for life have been found in meteorites. Space rocks that fell to Earth within the last century contain the five bases that store information in DNA and RNA, scientists report

People who learn they are autistic when they are younger may have a heightened quality of life and sense of well-being in adulthood. That’s the finding of a new study, which also found that those who

A large study published in the journal Political Psychology suggests that the link between conspiracy belief and religiosity is rooted in cognitive similarities between the two beliefs. The overall fi

We used an integrated modelling framework for our analysis. For building the economic-environmental-health modelling framework, we combined a detailed economic representation of agricultural subsidies

The researchers believe that even royals would have eaten a cereal-based diet and that these occasional feasts - examples of which have been excavated in East Anglia - would have been a treat for them

Chestnut Hill, Mass. (4/26/20220) – Handgun carrying increased significantly among rural, White and higher-income adolescents from 2002 to 2019, ominously escalating the risk of firearm-related death

Appendicitis has been reported as a potential adverse event after immunization with mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines, based on trial data,1 adverse event report data,2 and observational data.3 We evaluate

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Bloodworms are known for their unusual fang-like jaws, which are made of protein, melanin, and concentrations of copper not found elsewhere in the animal kingdom. Scientists have observed how these wo

Adding rock dust to UK agricultural soils could absorb up to 45 per cent of the atmospheric carbon dioxide needed to reach net zero, according to a major new study led by scientists at the University

A drug used to treat asthma and allergies can bind to and block a crucial protein produced by the virus SARS-CoV-2, and reduce viral replication in human immune cells, according to a new study by rese

An act of acrobatics keeps males of one orb-weaving spider species from becoming their mates’ post-sex snack. After mating, Philoponella prominens males catapult away from females at speeds up to nea

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As educators and industry mull strategies for attracting more young adults to math-oriented professions, a new study in the journal Child Development suggests that children’s early e

This black hole really knows how to kick back. Scientists recently observed two black holes that united into one, and in the process got a “kick” that flung the newly formed black hole away at high s

Can you tell someone’s health by looking at their face? A study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B suggests that there is a relationship between people’s immune functions and their percei

Cannabis is banned in India, but its widespread use in medicine, science, and the spiritual landscape gives it unbridled longevity. Adding to this is a new research that shows female adults, who use c

Did you drink a cup of coffee this morning? If so, was it because you actually felt tired, or did you simply follow a habitual morning routine? A USC study published this month in Psychological Scien

Unvaccinated people threaten the safety of the vaccinated even when SARS-Cov-2 vaccination rates are high, according to a new modelling study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) h

Cases of cannabis poisoning in pets have risen significantly over the past few years, a survey of veterinarians in Canada and the United States indicates. Researchers asked 251 vets about the frequen

The ability to maintain a sense of self and autonomy while invested in a close relationship predicts increases in sexual desire over time, according to new research published in the journal Sexual and