New research finds simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change impacts likely causes additive or synergistic reproductive harm, contributing to global fertility decline across species from invertebrates to humans.
Readers share memories of early zoo vets, including Calvert Appleby at Edinburgh zoo and the challenges of treating reptiles and camels.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful treatment for prostate cancer, his office announced. The procedure was minimally invasive and he is expected to recover fully.
Fossil beaks reveal ancient octopuses up to 19 meters long crunched bones of prey, rivaling apex predators like mosasaurs and plesiosaurs in the Cretaceous oceans.
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The Breakthrough Prizes, known as the Oscars of science, awarded $3 million each to researchers in physics, life sciences, and mathematics for groundbreaking work on muons, massive waves, and sight restoration.
Paula Hornickel's World Press Photo-winning image captures Waltraud interacting with Emma, a social robot designed to combat loneliness in care homes, highlighting AI's role in elderly care.
Scientists discover signature changes in gut microbes that identify Parkinson's risk years before symptoms appear, raising hopes for new preventive therapies and dietary interventions.
Scientists discover a common genetic mechanism in axolotls, zebrafish, and mice that could pave the way for therapies to regrow human limbs, offering hope for millions facing amputations.
Dr. Albert Maguire, Jean Bennett, and Katherine High awarded $3 million Breakthrough Prize for developing Luxturna, a gene therapy that restores vision in patients with Leber congenital amaurosis.
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Popular Allevia Hayfever Allergy Tablets are now available at a discounted price of £7.90, offering fast-acting, non-drowsy relief for millions of hay fever sufferers in England.
Annette Dolphin, a distinguished neuroscientist and professor at University College London for 28 years, passed away at age 74. Her groundbreaking work on calcium channels advanced understanding of neurological disorders like chronic pain and epilepsy.
Chris Walton, a biologist and lecturer at Cranfield University, pioneered research on volatile organic compounds and low-cost air-quality sensors, blending scientific rigor with a down-to-earth, humorous approach.
A large genetics study finds the red hair gene has been actively selected for over 10,000 years in Europe, linked to vitamin D efficiency in low sunlight. Research shows human evolution accelerated with agriculture.
A professor challenges a court ruling, asserting molecular genetics can resolve paternity in monozygotic twin cases, despite high testing costs.
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A comprehensive Cochrane review of 17 clinical trials finds anti-amyloid Alzheimer's drugs have no meaningful effect on cognitive decline, challenging their 'gamechanger' status.
New research projects metabolic liver disease will affect 1.8 billion people worldwide by 2050, with high blood sugar, obesity, and smoking identified as key drivers of this alarming health crisis.
London unveils a pioneering AI lab for the care sector with government support, aiming to develop innovative tools to ease NHS strain and export UK healthtech globally.
New research reveals that gut microbiome diversity alone may not guarantee immunity. Scientists emphasize competition between bacterial species as a crucial factor, urging skepticism toward commercial health claims.
GSK reports promising early results for Mo-Rez, an antibody-drug conjugate acquired from Hansoh Pharma, showing tumor reduction in over 60% of patients with ovarian and endometrial cancers.
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A breakthrough in preserving pig brains could lead to future technologies for uploading human minds to computers, offering hope for 'reanimation' and challenging the finality of death.
British physicist Brian Cox discusses AI's potential, his lack of pop culture knowledge, and the universe's 2 trillion galaxies in an interview about science and art.
A 58-year-old Greek woman working outdoors near sheep developed a rare parasitic infection causing her to sneeze out larvae. Doctors removed a colony from her sinus.
A new study finds genetic variations may explain why weight-loss jabs like Wegovy work better for some people, though effects are modest compared to other factors.
Oxford scientists develop an AI tool using CT scans to detect unhealthy heart fat, predicting heart failure risk five years in advance with 86% accuracy in a study of 72,000 patients.
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Robin Weiss, a leading virologist who developed the UK's first HIV antibody test and made key discoveries in retrovirus research, has passed away at age 86, leaving a legacy in medical science.
Guinea worm cases dropped to a record low of 10 last year, raising hopes it could become only the second human disease eradicated after smallpox. Experts discuss the challenges.
Researchers have identified a distinct neural signature in the brain linked to psychedelic drugs, offering insights into their therapeutic potential for mental health conditions.
New research reveals why humans perceive faces in clouds, sockets, and toast. Our brains are wired for rapid face detection, leading to 'false positives' in visual processing.
Scientists create detailed 3D map of clitoris using X-ray imaging, revealing tree-like nerve structures. Study highlights historical neglect and aims to improve surgical procedures.
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Scientists discover male octopuses use a specialized arm to sense female hormones, enabling mating without visual contact, offering insights into cephalopod reproduction and evolution.
