Expected sea-level rise following Antarctic ice shelves’ collapse

Scientists have shown how much sea level would rise if Larsen C and George VI, Antarctic…

‘Good cholesterol’ may not always be good

Postmenopausal factors may have an impact on the heart-protective qualities of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) -- also…

Food for thought: How the brain reacts to food may be linked to overeating

The reason why some people find it so hard to resist finishing an entire bag of…

Scientists uncover the role of a protein in production and survival of myelin-forming cells

A new article explains how researchers have uncovered the role of a protein known as 'PRMT5'…

Colombia peace deal brings new threat to country’s rainforest

The historic peace treaty in Colombia which brought an end to half a century of violence…

Younger children tend to make more informed decisions

A new study has found that in some ways, the older you get the worse your…

CT scans may increase risk of brain cancer

A new study suggests that CT scans, commonly used in medical imaging, may increase the risk…

Depression-induced inflammation during pregnancy may impact newborns

The physiological impacts of depression on pregnant mothers may affect babies while in the womb and…

Money talks when trying to influence climate change legislation

Climate lobbying is big business. A new analysis shows that between 2000 and 2016, lobbyists spent…

Use of nicotine during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death syndrome

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy, whether from smoking cigarettes, or nicotine patches and e-cigarettes, increases risk of…