A tale of two cities: Is air pollution improving in Paris and London?

For the first time, a joint air pollution study across two mega-cities -- London and Paris…

Kids’ concussion recovery like snakes and ladders game

During the first 24 hours, home and leisure activities may be undertaken as long as they…

Daylight savings sees ‘sleepy consumers’ with a wider variety in their shopping carts

A recent study found that sleepier consumers reach for more variety at their local stores to…

Hot or cold, rural residents more vulnerable to extreme temperatures

A study in China's Zheijiang Province shows that people in China's rural communities are more vulnerable…

Palaeolithic art featuring birds and humans discovered

A new article tells how researchers found -- in the site of Hort de la Bequera…

Mindfulness found to improve mental health of students

Mental health among university students could be improved by introducing mindfulness training. These are the findings…

Note taking jurors influence verdicts, study finds

New research highlights the positive impact jurors' note taking has on evidence recall and, crucially, trial…

Mystery solved — biologists explain the genetic origins of the saffron crocus

For almost 100 years, there has been controversy as to the possible parent species of the…

Cutting the standard dose of medication for acute mountain sickness in half does not reduce its effectiveness

A new study demonstrated that trekkers and climbers taking a lower dose of acetazolamide (62.5 mg…

Binge drinking in adolescence may increase risk for anxiety later in life

Researchers have found that adolescent binge drinking, even if discontinued, increases the risk for anxiety later…