Children, their parents, and health professionals often underestimate children's higher weight status

More than half of parents underestimated their children’s classification as overweight or obese — children themselves…

New record of quantum memory efficiency

A joint research team has set a new record of photonic quantum memory efficiency, pushing quantum…

Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications

Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery appear to be at higher risk of developing complications during…

Being a car commuter with obesity linked to a 32% increased early death risk

New research shows that individuals with obesity who commute by car have a 32% higher risk…

Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7

Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand…

Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity’s impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations. Click here…

Fracking commissioner resigns after six months

Natascha Engel says the government’s approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it.…

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 27 April 2019

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 27 April 2019 Click here for original story,…

The dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years

New analysis predicts the dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years, a trend…

Global software 'glitch' leaves Air India passengers stranded

Thousands of Air India passengers were stranded at airports across the world Saturday, after a software…