The benefits and trade-offs of urban street trees in Las Vegas
University of Nevada researchers find shade from street trees offers cooling benefits, but water trade-offs exist.
Killer whales groom each other using tools made from kelp
Researchers at the University of Washington find endangered killer whales create kelp tools for social grooming.
Researchers unearth big possum that lived around 60 million years ago in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
University of Kansas team discovers ancient marsupial species, Swaindelphys solastella, revealing insights into early primate ecosystems.
Nosey by nature: Chimpanzees and children share a strong curiosity about the lives of others
Researchers at the University of California find both species prioritise social interactions, even when foregoing rewards.
Pharaoh’s curse fungus turned into anti-cancer drug
University of Pennsylvania researchers harness ancient tomb fungi, developing promising compounds targeting leukaemia with enhanced potency.
Recycled plastics can affect hormone systems and metabolism
University of Gothenburg study reveals over 80 chemicals in recycled plastics, impacting zebrafish larvae health significantly.
PET imaging links brain inflammation to speech disorder and Parkinson-like syndrome
Mayo Clinic researchers discover neuroinflammation patterns in PAOS patients, unveiling potential for early diagnosis and treatment.
Wildfires threaten water quality for up to eight years after they burn
University of Colorado Boulder research reveals contaminants like nitrogen persist, affecting water management strategies across regions.
Scientists create test to predict chemotherapy resistance in patients
University of Cambridge researchers develop genomic test, improving personalised treatment by identifying chemotherapy-resistant cancer patients.
New method enables in vivo generation of CAR T cells to treat cancer and autoimmune disease
Researchers at Cambridge University develop targeted lipid nanoparticles to enhance CAR T cell delivery and efficiency.