Climate

Deadly, humid heat could creep into US Midwest and Australia

1.5 billion people could face deadly humid heat each year under a 3°C global temperature rise, a new study shows.

10 October 2023

Health news

Scientists have designed a drug that mimics the benefits of exercise

The new drug boosted the metabolism and helped muscle gain and weight loss in mice - though it will be years before it will be trialled in humans.

1 October 2023

Travel News

UK visa fees are going up: Here’s what you need to know

The UK government has said how the profits will be spent.

19 September 2023

Nutrition

Unhealthy snacks are undermining healthy mealtimes, researchers warn

Snacking on unhealthy treats like cookies and cakes can undo the benefits of eating healthily at mealtimes.

18 September 2023

Health news

Eye scans could reveal signs of Parkinson’s disease 7 years earlier

Using eye scan data and machine learning, researchers have confirmed artificial intelligence (AI) can spot subtle signs of Parkinson’s years before a clinical diagnosis.

22 August 2023

Earth News

Should ‘super emitters’ be taxed for climate impact of their income?

The richest 10% of US households responsible for 40% of the country’s emissions, a new study reveals.

19 August 2023

Culture news

Study reveals how Europe's oldest mummy actually looked while alive

New DNA analysis of Ötzi the Iceman, the oldest human mummy ever discovered in Europe, reveals fascinating new details on how he actually looked. Warning: Video above contains graphic images.

17 August 2023

Health news

US launches new studies to test long COVID treatments

Around 36 million people are estimated to suffer from long COVID across Europe.

1 August 2023

Ukraine

Ukrainian teachers adapt for classes on the frontline

Not far from the frontline in eastern Ukraine, the school in the industrial town of Kostiantynivka is bombed out but a handful of pupils are still attending class online.

19 July 2023

Health news

1.3 billion could suffer from diabetes by 2050 in ‘global crisis’

Structural racism and global inequalities are also accelerating soaring rates of diabetes disease, illness and death, researchers said.

23 June 2023

Earth News

Contact lenses could be 'shedding' microplastics into eyes

Contact lenses could be ‘shedding’ microplastics into your eyes, study shows.

21 June 2023

Health news

Scientists believe these are the reasons for falling sperm counts

Researchers have looked at nearly 27,000 studies to identify the biggest factors causing sperm damage. This is what they found.

15 June 2023

Health news

Adults with mental disorders at higher risk of stroke or heart attack

Some mental health conditions can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in younger adults by a factor of three, new research shows.

9 May 2023

Culture news

Which are the most loved European countries according to Eurovision?

Thanks to a recent study published by Startle, the total number of points awarded to each nation in Eurovision finals, dating back to the first contest in 1956, has been tallied. Wondering which country has won the hearts of millions of viewers across Europe?

19 April 2023

Health news

Genetic study sheds light on rare diseases affecting 5,500 children

The findings mean many more families could now get answers faster about their children’s conditions.

17 April 2023

World News

Erasmus decoded: Where do Europe's students go when they study abroad?

Hundreds of thousands of students at European universities go to study abroad each year through the Erasmus scheme.

7 March 2023

Health news

Scientists unwrap what makes chocolate irresistible

Scientists think that the secret appeal of chocolate can be harnessed to trick our minds to be content with healthier options.

13 January 2023

Health news

Blood test could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms emerge

Alzheimer’s disease is typically diagnosed after patients display symptoms of cognitive decline.

6 December 2022

Health news

How much can COVID alter our brains? A lot, brain scan study reveals

Scientists compared the brains of recovered COVID-19 patients with those of a healthy control group.

21 November 2022

Health news

Lab-grown blood transfused into volunteers in groundbreaking trial

Transfusions with the red blood cells grown in a laboratory could transform the lives of patients with sickle cell disease.

7 November 2022