Ocean circulation likely to blame for severity of 2018 red tide around Florida

2018 was the worst year for red tide in more than a decade. A new study…

Fossils found in museum drawer in Kenya belong to gigantic carnivore

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of meat-eating mammal larger than any big cat stalking the…

Green material for refrigeration identified

Researchers have identified an eco-friendly solid that could replace the inefficient and polluting gases used in…

Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal study

A prescribed drug to treat high blood pressure has shown promise against conditions such as Parkinson's,…

Experimental antiplatelet compound for acute stroke shows promise

An experimental compound inhibited clot formation without increased bleeding, a common side effect of current anticlotting…

How bacteria build an enzyme that destroys climate-changing laughing gas

New research reveals how soil bacteria build the only known enzyme for the destruction of the…

Risk factors identified for patients undergoing knee replacements

In the largest study of its kind, researchers have identified the most important risk factors for…

Achieving sugar reduction targets could cut child obesity and healthcare costs

Reducing the sugar content of certain foods by 2020, in line with UK government policy targets,…

Novel antibody may suppress HIV for up to four months

Regular infusions of an antibody that blocks the HIV binding site on human immune cells may…

Why researchers are mapping the world’s manure

Farmers rely on phosphorus fertilizers to enrich the soil and ensure bountiful harvests, but the world's…