20 Microplastics Studies Face Scientific Scrutiny
Recent research on microplastics in the human body is under review due to methodological concerns. Discover why scientific rigour is crucial for public trust and policy.
Recent research on microplastics in the human body is under review due to methodological concerns. Discover why scientific rigour is crucial for public trust and policy.
The 2026 World Sports Photography Awards winners have been unveiled, featuring stunning images from a record-breaking 23,130 entries across 24 sporting categories. Explore the gold-winning shots.
Four A-League Women footballers suffered ACL tears in just two weeks, exposing a critical lack of dedicated research and investment in player welfare in Australia's top women's football league.
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Leading researchers challenge high-profile findings of microplastics in human brains and organs, citing potential false positives. Discover what we truly know about plastic pollution and health risks.
As the US scales back Antarctic research, its influence on the frozen continent wanes, creating a vacuum that rivals like China are rapidly filling. Could this be a strategic blunder?
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A journalist with ADHD tests the science-backed hack of wearing socks to bed to improve sleep onset. Did it work, or was it just annoying? Find out the results.
As the US Supreme Court considers bans on transgender athletes in school sports, five students from California speak out about the joy of participation and the toll of exclusion. Their stories highlight a national battle over LGBTQ+ rights.
Former FDA employees warn sweeping staff cuts and 'politicisation of science' under Trump increase risk of food safety failures, following a deadly listeria outbreak. Read the full investigation.
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Explore how literary giants like Orwell, Atwood, and Philip K. Dick foresaw our present reality of mass surveillance, 'MAGA', and digital kipple. What can we learn from their prophetic visions?
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A severe decline in UK research funding is stalling vital medical breakthroughs. Scientists warn of a 'lost generation' of therapies for cancer and dementia. Urgent government action is needed.
Explore our roundup of the latest must-read science fiction, fantasy and horror novels, including a serial killer thriller, Cornish folk horror, and a centenary collection from Brian Aldiss.
Think you've kept up with the week's biggest sports stories? Test your knowledge of football, cricket, tennis and more in our weekly sports quiz. Take the challenge now!
Scientists have successfully rejuvenated human eggs, a discovery that could dramatically improve IVF success rates for older women. Read about this revolutionary fertility advance.
Shocking research reveals the Rhine carries thousands of tonnes of toxic waste to the North Sea each year. Discover the findings and the citizen scientists helping to tackle the crisis.
Dr Nancy Perham OBE, a renowned Cambridge cell biologist and fierce advocate for women in science, has died at 89. Discover her groundbreaking career and legacy.
Premier Sports secures rights to broadcast five key Six Nations fixtures in the UK, starting with Scotland vs Italy in February. The deal strengthens its rugby portfolio without affecting free-to-air coverage.
Australia's animal research code faces its first major review in a decade. Key issues include animal sentience, crustacean welfare, and calls to end primate experiments. Have your say by 16 February.
As 2026 begins, a look at the quirky and crucial scientific discoveries we're hoping for, from curing earworms to understanding angry geese. Join the conversation on science's future.
Discover the science behind the perfect nap. Learn when to nap, for how long, and expert strategies to wake up refreshed, not groggy. Essential reading for better daytime rest.
Leading scientist Kevin Hall, after 21 years at the NIH, exposes diet and exercise myths in a new book. Discover the real science of weight loss and metabolism. Read the full interview.
IMG expert Sam Galet reveals the three trends set to dominate sports sponsorship in 2026. Discover how AI, prediction markets, and women's sport will shape deals.
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