First international pact on movements of people reached between 164 nations, despite US-led objections The first ever international deal on the migration crisis was signed on Monday by a majority of UN states, despite vociferous objections led by the United States. The historic, non-binding global pact seeking to better manage ... Read More »
Royal jelly research could propel cure for Alzheimer’s, claim scientists
Researchers say similar protein to royalactin in humans builds up ‘self-renewal’ stem cells It is the mysterious substance that turns worker honeybees into queens and fills the shelves of health food shops which tout its unverified powers to fend off ageing, improve fertility and reinvigorate the immune system. Whether royal ... Read More »
Civil rights ‘under serious attack’ across the globe
More than half of countries use censorship, harassment or violence to repress public debate, warns a report Nearly six in 10 countries are seriously restricting people’s freedoms, according to a new report that warns of a growing repression around the world. According to the study, there is little or no ... Read More »
Nasa Mars landing: InSight lander nears Red Planet for mission to examine how it formed
Lander is space agency’s first attempt to land on Martian surface in six years Nasa’s InSight lander is hurtling closer to Mars as it prepares to touchdown on the Red Planet after a six-month voyage through space. Having travelled 301 million miles from Earth, the spacecraft was due to reach ... Read More »
Giant meteorite crater bigger than Paris found beneath Greenland’s ice sheet
Impact could have ‘drastically altered the climate and led to serious consequences for life on Earth at the time’, scientists say A giant crater that was formed when a meteorite smashed into Earth, has been uncovered deep below Greenland’s ice sheets. The 31-kilometre-wide cavity was discovered by an international team ... Read More »
Analysis of world’s oldest natural mummy reveals mysteries of Native American tribes
Genetic study of human remains from across Americas documents prehistoric migration and helps return contested body to its people A massive study of ancient remains spanning two continents has revealed the movements of the first people to colonise the Americas. Scientists sequenced the genomes of 15 ancient Americans from across ... Read More »
A cure for cancer: how to kill a killer
Revolutionary work on the body’s immune system and a host of new drug trials mean that beating cancer may be achievable Last month, the Nobel prize in medicine was awarded for two breakthrough scientific discoveries heralded as having “revolutionised cancer treatment”, and “fundamentally changed the way we view how cancer ... Read More »
Last resort cancer immunotherapy treatments should become first choice, experts say after trial success
Unbelievable’ results could translate to years of extra life for some patients Cutting edge cancer treatments which are currently held back as a last resort for patients with no other options could mean people “live years longer” when used as a first choice, experts have said. Immunotherapies, which reprogramme the ... Read More »
Plant roots evolved at least twice, and step by step
The discover of a unique rooting anatomy from 407m years ago supports theory roots evolved at least twice, and step by step Most of us do not spend much time contemplating plant roots. Not only do they suffer from the wider issue of plant blindness, but they are also the ... Read More »
Air pollution linked to greater risk of mouth cancer, finds study
Research in Taiwan has show a link between very high levels of air pollution and oral cancer High levels of air pollution are linked to an increased risk of mouth cancer, new research has revealed. Scientists have previously linked high air pollution to a host of health problems, from an ... Read More »