Penguins are bringing their breeding season forward. Why are scientists so worried?
Published on 20/01/2026 – 6:30 GMT+1 Antarctic penguins are going to extreme lengths to adapt to the climate…
Blood lipid–hormone ratios predict future asthma attacks years in advance
A large biobank study reveals that subtle imbalances between inflammatory lipids and steroids in the blood can identify…
Customizable protein platforms offer new hope for cancer treatment
Precise methods for shredding or repairing and replacing specific cancer-causing proteins in a malignant cell, developed at the…
Blocking microglia can prevent infantile amnesia
Scientists have found that blocking microglia (specialist immune cells in the brain) prevents infant forgetting (“infantile amnesia”) and…
Prolonged exposure to air pollution linked to elevated risk for ALS
Prolonged exposure to air pollution can be linked to an elevated risk for serious neurodegenerative diseases like ALS…
Scientists discover why patients with chronic kidney disease die of heart problems
Scientists have discovered an answer to the longstanding mystery of why more than half of patients with chronic…
Heart study flags dangerous rhythm risk for endurance athletes over 50
Years of high-intensity exercise may come with an unexpected heart risk for male endurance athletes over the age…
How “old RNA” reshapes sperm metabolism
Increasing paternal age has been linked to elevated health risks for the next generation, including higher risks of…
Microsoft researchers have revealed the 40 jobs most exposed to AI—and even teachers make the list
As companies like Amazon publicly announce AI-driven workforce reductions, workers are scrambling to understand which careers might soon…
Orchestrating a global response to the mosquito threat
Mosquitoes are more than just a summer nuisance; they pose a significant global health challenge, killing over 700,000…
Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults
A large Australian pilot shows that testing healthy young adults for high-risk genes can reveal serious disease risk…
Teen girls who play organized sports show lower breast cancer risk biomarkers
A study of Black and Hispanic adolescent girls shows that even modest participation in organized sports is associated…