A study finds that deficiency of taurine, a molecule produced in our bodies, drives aging, and taurine supplements can improve health and increase lifespan in animals.
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Without fully implementing net-zero pledges, the world will miss climate goals
Without more legally binding and well-planned net-zero policies, the world is highly likely to miss key climate targets.
Study finds socially tolerant monkeys have better impulse control
Socially tolerant species are better at controlling their emotions and behaviors, according to a new study of one of humanity's closest relatives.
Greenhouse gas emissions at ‘an all-time high’ — and it is causing an unprecedented rate of global warming, say scientists
Human-induced warming, largely caused by the burning of fossil fuels, reached an average of 1.14°C for the most recent decade (2013 to 2022) above pre-industrial levels. This is up from 1.07°C between 2010 and 2019. Human-induced warming is now increasing at a pace of over 0.2°C per decade. The analysis...
South Africa, India and Australia shared similar volcanic activity 3.5 billion years ago
The Daitari greenstone belt shares a similar geologic make-up when compared to the greenstones exposed in the Barberton and Nondweni areas of South Africa and those from the Pilbara Craton of north-western Australia.
MethaneMapper Is Poised to Solve the Problem of Underreported Methane Emissions
A central difficulty in controlling greenhouse gas emissions to slow down climate change is finding them in the first place.
How Wildfire Smoke Can Travel Thousands of Miles, and How to Protect Yourself
More than 400 wildfires burning across Canada have triggered air quality alerts across a large portion of the U.S. In New York City, record-setting air pollution bathed the city in an ominous orange haze.
Researchers Warn of Future ‘Fish Wars’ As Consequence of Climate Change
How climate change could give rise to “fish wars” between nations is the subject of a new research project awarded a £1.1m grant by the US Department of Defense.
Diet tracking: How much is enough to lose weight?
Keeping track of everything you eat and drink in a day is a tedious task that is tough to keep up with over time. Unfortunately, dutiful tracking is a vital component for successful weight loss, however, a new study finds that perfect tracking is not needed to achieve significant weight...
Colorful fresh foods improve athletes’ vision
Nutrition is an important part of any top athlete's training program. And now, a new study proposes that supplementing the diet of athletes with colorful fruits and vegetables could improve their visual range. The paper examines how a group of plant compounds that build up in the retina, known as...