Canadian orcas face high risks of pollution-related health effects
Killer whales, also called orcas, are known for their intelligence and striking presence. They are…
People in Europe ate seaweed for thousands of years before it largely disappeared from their diets – new research
Seaweed isn’t something that generally features today in European recipe books, even though it is…
Wild animals that survive limb loss are astonishing – and a sign of the havoc humans are wreaking on nature
It might seem astounding that a wild animal could survive a limb amputation and still…
Bed bugs are a global problem, yet we still know so little about how they spread
Bed bugs have recently exploded into the limelight amid widespread reports of a major outbreak…
Tackling heart disease and stroke risks with customised treatment
Professor Rick Grobbee believes the key to better treatment for individual patients with heart disease…
What are roundabouts? A transportation engineer explains the safety benefits of these circular intersections
If you live on the East Coast, you may have driven through roundabouts in your…
Being humble about what you know is just one part of what makes you a good thinker
What does it mean to be a good thinker? Recent research suggests that acknowledging you…
The laws of war must apply in cyberspace
There are rules in war. International humanitarian law regulates what combatants can and can’t do,…
How an almighty tempest led to the birth of the UK’s shipping forecast
You can read this article in Welsh. In British weather history, one storm stands out…
Brown, red, black, riceberry – what are these white rice alternatives, and are they actually healthier?
Throughout history, rice has remained an important food staple. It supports the nutritional needs of…