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Rainfall in the Arctic May Soon Be More Common Than Snowfall

More rain than snow will fall in the Arctic – and this transition will occur decades earlier than previously predicted, a new study reports.

Big-City Coastal Whales Consume Millions of Microplastics Every Day

Whales in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf consume about three million microplastics per day, a new study has found.

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Extent of Migration of Sooty Terns Presents Conservation Challenges

Sooty terns’ wide-ranging migration patterns present big challenges for conservationists working to understand and address a sharp population decline,

Social Media Firms Can Tackle Wildlife Trade

Wildlife trading on social media is a complex issue – but tech firms can take steps to tackle it, according to new research.

Poor Sleep Linked to Feeling Older and Worse Outlook on Ageing, Which Can Impact Health

Poor sleep in the over 50s is linked to more negative perceptions of ageing, which in turn can impact physical, mental and cognitive health, new research has revealed.

Earthquakes and Extreme Rainfall Lead to a Significant Increase in the Rates of Landslides in Nepal

Earthquakes and extreme rainfall can lead to a six-fold increase in the rates of rainfall-triggered landslides occurring during Nepal’s monsoon season, according to new research.

Warmer Soil Stores Less Carbon

Global warming will cause the world's soil to release carbon, new research shows.

Physicists Reveal Non-Reciprocal Flow Around the Quantum World

Physicists from Exeter and Zaragoza have created a theory describing how non-reciprocity can be induced at the quantum level,

High-Impact Climate Events: Better Adaptation Through Earlier Prediction

The prediction of high-impact climate phenomena can be substantially improved by a new mathematical approach that analyses the connectivity and patterns between geographical locations, scientists say in a new publication.

New Study Identifies Thousands of Novel Brain-Expressed Gene Isoforms

New research led by the University of Exeter has shed light on the complexity of gene expression in the brain by characterizing the extent of isoform diversity in the human and mouse cortex,

Soldiers Expressed Their Personality and Emotions in Bureaucratic Battlefield World War One Diaries, Analysis Shows

Soldiers were able to express their personality and emotions in bureaucratic World War One battlefield diaries, analysis shows.

Tech-Based Health and Exercise Programmes Less Beneficial for Users with Low Socio-Economic Status, Study Shows

Technology-based health and exercise programmes and apps, designed to offer a convenient and accessible way to boost physical activity,

Arm and Shoulder Disability and Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery Reduced by Exercise

The debilitating arm and shoulder disability and pain that some women who have had breast cancer surgery experience as a side effect of their surgery can be reduced by following a physiotherapy-led exercise programme after their operation, a new study has found.

COP26: Plastic Pollution Trackers Released Off Scotland

On the penultimate day of COP26, scientists have deployed plastic pollution tracking devices into the ocean around Scotland.

Transforming a Run-Down Waterside Park Led to Higher Wellbeing in Plymouth Community

Transforming a run-down waterside park in Plymouth into a high-quality open air theatre and play area has led to higher wellbeing and life satisfaction among residents and visitors, new research shows.

Lack of Joined-Up Support from Education and Health Is Harming Outcomes for Young People with ADHD, a New Paper Warns

Lack of communication between child and adult clinicians and between clinicians and those in education can lead to educational underperformance and unmet health needs for young people with ADHD, a new paper warns.

Global Carbon Emissions Rebound Close to Pre-Covid Levels

Global carbon emissions in 2021 are set to rebound close to pre-Covid levels, according to the Global Carbon Project.

Green Transition Creates New Risks and Rewards

Different countries face different risks and opportunities as the world switches from fossil fuels to renewable energy, researchers say.

Depression and Anxiety Rife Among Doctors During First and Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic

High levels of anxiety and depression among medical doctors have been recorded in a new cross-country study that finds Italian doctors most likely to have experienced mental health symptoms during the pandemic.

Ketamine Therapy Swiftly Reduces Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a review of all the available evidence.