Criminals threaten and attack government officials, forest defenders and indigenous people, Human Rights Watch finds Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is a lucrative business largely driven by criminal networks that threaten and attack government officials, forest defenders and indigenous people who try to stop them, according to a new ... Read More »
Scientists have found water vapour on a “super-Earth” for the first time – in a major step forward in the search for alien life. The exoplanet, known as K2-18b, is perhaps the best candidate seen yet for supporting life on another world. “This represents the biggest step yet taken towards our ultimate ... Read More »
Electrophorus voltai can deliver a jolt of 860 volts, much more than existing record of 650 volts DNA research has revealed two entirely new species of electric eel in the Amazon basin, including one capable of delivering a record-breaking jolt. The findings are evidence, researchers say, of the incredible ... Read More »
Drink more water, say experts as they argue study proves need for curbs on consumption People who regularly consume soft drinks have a higher risk of an early death, researchers have found, with the trend seen for both sugared and artificially sweetened drinks. While experts say the study cannot ... Read More »
Scientists have found an unexplained, shiny gel on the far side of the Moon. The mysterious substance was spotted by a Chinese lunar lander and it is unclear what the unusual thing could be. As it was driving over the Moon’s surface, Chinese lunar rover Yutu-2 spotted a strange ... Read More »
Moving away from diets rich in animal products could have ‘unintended consequences’ for the consumption of choline The increasing popularity of plant-based and vegan diets risks lowering the intake of a nutrient critical for brain health that is mainly found in animal foods, a nutritionist has said. Moving away from ... Read More »
Study prompts medicines regulator to advise all women using HRT to remain vigilant The risk of breast cancer from using hormone replacement therapy is double what was previously thought, according to a major piece of research, which confirms that HRT is a direct cause of the cancer. The findings ... Read More »
Aid efforts to help communities struggling to recover from drought compounded by continuing conflict, aggravated by al-Shabaab Somalia faces a new humanitarian crisis with more than 2 million people now threatened by severe hunger, aid agencies say. A further 3 million people are uncertain of their next meal, latest ... Read More »
Nigeria marks three years without a wild polio case, meaning Africa could be declared free of the disease in 2020 Africa is on the verge of being declared polio free, after three years without any recorded cases of the disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Nigeria marked ... Read More »
Large trial held in Iran of inexpensive medication combining four common drugs A cheap, single pill taken once a day that combines four common drugs is safe and reduces the risk of events such as heart attacks, strokes and sudden death in people over the age of 50, research ... Read More »
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