Decline in ideal heart health begins early for teen girls

Ideal heart health declines between ages 9 and 19 for girls, particularly for black girls and…

Better biosensor technology created for stem cells

A team has created better biosensor technology that may help lead to safe stem cell therapies…

Heart disease and cancer risk may be linked

Having a heart attack may increase the risk of developing cancer. A high 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular…

Bloodhound diary: Racing at over 500mph

Land speed record holder Andy Green finally gets to drive the Bloodhound car across the Kalahari. …

The forests of the Amazon are an important carbon sink

The world’s tropical forests store huge quantities of carbon in their biomass and thus constitute an…

How to see stars and tackle light pollution in your own backyard

The dark skies of the great outdoors help people to see the wonders of space, either…

Millions of malnourished children in West and Central Africa have been overlooked by UN estimates

Four years ago the United Nations (UN) members states created a list of international development targets,…

Is virtual reality charity fundraising 'poverty tourism' in disguise?

Although the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) documentaries by charities to generate funds is effective…

Youth sexting: Fundamental shift in education approach needed to change culture

Research published in the International Journal on Bullying Prevention finds sex and relationship education around youth…

DNA SOS: Understanding DNA signaling pathways

When cells suffer DNA damage, they send out an SOS signal. When the repair crew arrives,…