How new design patterns can enable cities and their residents to change with climate change

Our cities, designed for one set of climatic ranges, are increasingly “out of place” as average…

How sessile seahorses speciated and dispersed across the world's oceans in 25 million years

Seahorses are extremely poor swimmers. Surprisingly, however, they can be found in all of the world’s…

Study produces a detailed chemical profile of Delhi's air pollution sources

Exposure to air pollution causes around 1.1 million deaths per year across India—this problem is thought…

Scientists observe how potential cancer treatment reacts in single cell

Using a 185-meter beamline at the Diamond synchrotron, researchers could see how osmium, a rare precious…

Crocodile evolution rebooted by Ice Age glaciations

Crocodiles are resilient animals from a lineage that has survived for over 200 million years. Skilled…

Neonicotinoid pesticide residues found in Irish honey

Researchers from Trinity and Dublin City University found that Irish honey contained residues of neonicotinoid insecticides. …

Making swimming pools safer by reducing chlorine disinfection byproducts

Swimming in indoor or outdoor pools is a healthy form of exercise and recreation for many…

Wintering bird communities track climate change faster than breeding communities in Europe and North America

A study recently completed in Europe and North America indicates that the composition of wintering and…

The market advantage of a feminine brand name

Linguistically feminine brand names are perceived by consumers as warmer and are therefore better liked and…

Plastic recycling results in rare metals being found in children's toys and food packaging

Scientists tested a range of new and used products – including children’s toys, office equipment and…