Scientists should stop using the term 'statistically significant' in their research, researchers urge.
Alpine tundra releases long-frozen CO2 to the atmosphere, exacerbating climate warming
Thawing permafrost in high-altitude mountain ecosystems may be a stealthy, underexplored contributor to atmospheric carbon dioxide…
Cryptosporidium parasite detected in Minnesota groundwater
When consumed in contaminated water, the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium can cause symptoms of stomach cramps, diarrhea…
New technique could help regrow tissue lost to periodontal disease
About half of all Americans will have periodontal disease at some point in their lives. Characterized…
Medicine and personal care products may lead to new pollutants in waterways
When you flush the toilet, you probably don't think about the traces of the medicine and…
Key to greater efficacy in cancer treatment
Researchers reveal that the number of mitochondria in a cell is, in great part, associated with…
Unprecedented privacy risk with popular health apps
Researchers call for greater regulation and transparency as analysis of medicines-related apps found most directly shared…
Many recovering from addiction have chronic health problems, diminished quality of life
A study shows that more than a third of individuals who consider themselves in recovery from…
Big gods came after the rise of civilisations, not before, finds study using huge historical database
When you think of religion, you probably think of a god who rewards the good and…
Expanding gas mining threatens our climate, water and health
Australia, like its competitors Qatar, Canada and the United States, aspires to become the world's largest…