Billions of tiny plastic lentil-sized pellets can be spotted on UK shores - but how do…
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Call for brain donors
Scientists are calling for more people to donate their brains to research to help find cures…
Cardiff Uni’s new way of making compounds for drugs
Researchers in Cardiff develop a new "highly-efficient" method of extracting disease-fighting compounds.
Zealandia: Is there an eighth continent under New Zealand?
Almost entirely submerged, Zealandia meets all the criteria to be considered a continent, say researchers.
Scientists appeal for more people to donate their brains
They say they are lacking the brains of people with disorders such as depression and PTSD.
UK scientists seek closer relationship with US after Brexit
Research institutions want to make it easier for scientists to collaborate and share facilities.
‘Seagrasses’ vital to coastal health
Underwater flowering plants play multiple roles in keeping coastal ecosystems healthy.
Event Horizon Telescope ready to image black hole
An Earth-sized "virtual telescope" is ready to take the first ever picture of a black hole…
Weather experts say new El Niño possible later this year
The World Meteorological Organisation say there is a possibility of a new El Niño later this…
How can the UK reduce air pollution?
The European Commission says the UK has two months to address repeated breaches of air pollutants.