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COP26 Deal Sparks Hope for Positive Tipping Points

The Breakthrough Agenda agreed at COP26 could help trigger positive tipping points to tackle the climate crisis, researchers say.

Gabon Provides Blueprint for Protecting Oceans

Gabon's network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) provides a blueprint that could be used in many other countries, experts say.

Hurricane May Have Caused 'Accelerated Ageing' Among Monkeys

Monkeys that survived a major hurricane show signs of "accelerated ageing", according to new research.

Legal “Sunset Clauses” Should Be Used to Limit Use of Covid Certificates to Current Pandemic

“Sunset clauses” should be introduced into relevant legislation to limit the use of coronavirus certificates to just the current pandemic and not beyond, a study warns.

How Do Pathogens Learn to Be Pathogens: Partnerships Between Microbes Leading to Human Disease

New research discovered that the fungus Rhizopus fights back against soil predators and human immune cells by partnering with a bacteria called Ralstonia in a two way partnership.

Exeter Biologists Investigate Smallest Propeller on Earth

University of Exeter scientists have discovered new information about the tiny propellers used by single-cell organisms called archaea.

Fact Checks On COVID-19 Misperceptions Are Effective Initially but Do Not Stick Over Time

As the COVID-19 global epidemic persists, misinformation continues to circulate widely.

African Network Protects Key Turtle Sites

A network of West African Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covers key sites used by green turtles, new research shows.

Verbal Aggression Towards Women Ceos a Result of ‘Out of Group’ Gender Bias

Female CEOs face more aggressive questioning from male analysts during earnings conference calls, a new study reveals.

New Research Highlights “Significant Gap” in Evidence About Effectiveness of Relationship Education Programmes

Educators should have not have ‘high’ confidence in the quality of existing relationship education programmes because there is a lack of robust evaluation, experts have warned.

Remote Indian Ocean Reefs Bounce Back Quickly After Bleaching

Coral reefs in remote or protected areas can recover quickly after mass coral bleaching events, new research shows.

Modern Animal Life Could Have Origins in Delta

The ancestors of many animal species alive today may have lived in a delta in what is now China, new research suggests.

Sounds of Nature Benefit Mental Health and Promote Environmental Protection

The sounds of nature could help us recover from mental fatigue, but this power may be under threat as ecosystems deteriorate and people disconnect from the natural world, according to new research published in the journal Global Environmental Change.

Switching Social Identities Happens Seamlessly

People can switch seamlessly between different social identities, new research shows.

Medical Equality Undermined by Mistaken Male Doctors

Progress on gender equality in the medical profession could be hampered by male doctors who overestimate female representation, researchers say.

Pivotal Technique Harnesses Cutting-Edge Ai Capabilities to Model and Map the Natural Environment

Scientists have developed a pioneering new technique that harnesses the cutting-edge capabilities of AI to model and map the natural environment in intricate detail.

New Toolkit Aids Discovery of Mineral Deposits Crucial to ‘Green Economy’ Transition

Scientists have developed a new toolkit for the discovery of mineral deposits crucial to our transition to a ‘green economy’.

Voles Cut Grass to Watch Flying Predators

A tiny rodent trims tall grasses so it can watch the skies for flying predators, new research shows.

Half Century of Protection Pays Off for Sea Turtles

Green turtle numbers continue to rise on a group of islands where the species has now been protected for more than 50 years, new research shows.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Benefits People with Depression Through Promoting Self-Kindness

New research shows that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can help promote self-kindness in people with a history of depression, thereby putting their bodies in a state of safety and relaxation.