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.
Artificial night-time light confuses a colour-changing coastal woodlouse, new research shows.
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.
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.
A new study by experts from the University of Exeter has found that genetic improvement is underlying the increasing speed of Britain’s thoroughbreds.
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.
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 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.
Defence lawyers face numerous challenges accessing and reviewing evidence from phones and computers, a new 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.
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.
Current climate policies will leave more than a fifth of humanity exposed to dangerously hot temperatures by 2100, new research suggests.
Small-scale wildlife surveys can reveal the health of entire ecosystems, new research shows.
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.
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.
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.
School closures and homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 led to improved health and quality of life for many teenagers, as they slept longer, according to a study from the University of Zurich.
A decades-long study by the University of Zurich, with colleagues from Leipzig and Jena, found that diverse plant communities require about 10 years to stabilize and produce a consistent amount of biomass, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity in sustaining an ecosystem.
Experts from the University of Exeter have recommended that children receive lessons in school on building strong relationships to counteract negative role models and unrealistic portrayals of love.
A 2022 study, conducted by Associate Professor Dr. Kyriaki Noussia, Dr. Catherine Caine and Whitney Richardson, emphasizes the need for "robust" amendments to insurance law and international environmental law to facilitate legal carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in the fight against global warming.