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University of Zurich's Bischoff-Ferrari says study shows preventions efforts 'may be effective in the prevention of invasive cancer' in older adults

A combination of high-dose vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and a simple home strength exercise program can cumulatively reduce the risk of cancer in healthy older adutls by 61 percent, according to a study led by the University of Zurich.

“Devastating” Fungal Infections Wiping Out Crops and Threatening Global Food Security, Experts Warn

Scientists have warned of the “devastating” impact that fungal disease in crops will have on global food supply unless agencies across the world come together to find new ways to combat infection.

Decriminalising Homosexual Sex Cut Crime and Improved LGBTQ+ Mental Health

Repealing laws that criminalised sexual intercourse between same-sex partners brought down crime and improved LGBTQ+ mental health in the US, a new study finds.

Small Wildlife Surveys Can Produce ‘Big Picture’ Results

Small-scale wildlife surveys can reveal the health of entire ecosystems, new research shows.

Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°c Would Save Billions from Dangerously Hot Climate

Current climate policies will leave more than a fifth of humanity exposed to dangerously hot temperatures by 2100, new research suggests.

Ozone Treaty Is Delaying First Ice-Free Arctic Summer

A 1987 global deal to protect the ozone layer is delaying the first ice-free Arctic summer by up to 15 years, new research shows.

Public Aware of and Accept Use of Bacteria-Killing Viruses as Alternative to Antibiotics, Study Shows

The public are in favour of the development of bacteria-killing viruses as an alternative to antibiotics – and more efforts to educate will make them significantly more likely to use the treatment, a new study shows.

Defence Lawyers Face Challenges Accessing and Reviewing Digital Evidence, Study Shows

Defence lawyers face numerous challenges accessing and reviewing evidence from phones and computers, a new study shows.

Philosophy Aligns with Economics on How to Value Future Generations in Climate Policy

A survey of philosophers finds they broadly agree with economists on the best way of valuing the environment of the future in policy decisions made now – although for different reasons.

Silent Zoo Tours Can Generate New Perspectives on Animals, Study Suggests

Visiting zoos in silence can generate a range of novel experiences, helping people to connect to animals in a more intimate way and giving visits more gravitas, according to new research.

A Just World on a Safe Planet: First Study Quantifying Earth System Boundaries

Humans are taking colossal risks with the future of civilisation and everything that lives on Earth, a new study published in the journal Nature shows.

Evolution Driving Improvements in Racehorse Speed, Study Shows

A new study by experts from the University of Exeter has found that genetic improvement is underlying the increasing speed of Britain’s thoroughbreds.

Long Covid Can Impact Fatigue and Quality of Life Worse Than Some Cancers

Fatigue is the symptom that most significantly impacts the daily lives of long Covid patients, and can affect quality of life more than some cancers, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Exeter.

Failings of California’s Cap and Trade Programme Revealed in New Analysis

California’s Cap and Trade Programme does not achieve its twin goal of reducing carbon emissions while allowing for economic growth, according to a pioneering new study.

Light Pollution Confuses Coastal Woodlouse

Artificial night-time light confuses a colour-changing coastal woodlouse, new research shows.

Illusions Are in the Eye, Not the Mind

Numerous visual illusions are caused by limits in the way our eyes and visual neurones work – rather than more complex psychological processes, new research shows.

Citizen Science Project Launched to Learn How Ai Will Choose to Appear to Humans

The quest to discover how Artificial Intelligence may choose to represent itself in human form when interacting with people has taken a new, interesting twist.

When Is Migration Successful Adaptation to Climate Change?

A new study by an international team from Africa, Asia and Europe has put forward three criteria for evaluating the success of migration as adaptation in the face of climate change:

Lose Weight Now with a New Miracle Drug!

Ever clicked on a link because of a sensationalist headline or image? Or worse, shared it on social media without even reading it?

New Hope for Vision Regeneration

There's new hope for potentially restoring vision in patients suffering from degenerative retinal disease, thanks to work by researchers at Université de Montréal.