Without more legally binding and well-planned net-zero policies, the world is highly likely to miss key climate targets.
Taurine may be a key to longer and healthier life
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.
Lingering effects of Neanderthal DNA found in modern humans
Recent scientific discoveries have shown that Neanderthal genes comprise some 1 to 4% of the genome of present-day humans whose ancestors migrated out of Africa, but the question remained open on how much those genes are still actively influencing human traits -- until now.
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.
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...
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.
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...
Dentists identify new bacterial species involved in tooth decay
Large study in children reveals Selenomonas sputigena as a key partner of Streptococcus in cavity formation.
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...
Measuring greenhouse gas from ponds improves climate predictions
Shallow lakes and ponds emit significant amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, but emissions from these systems vary considerably and are not well understood.