How little plastic does it take to kill marine animals? Scientists have answers
Ocean plastic kills sea creatures. It can obstruct, perforate or twist their airways and gastrointestinal tracts. Now new…
There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know
Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But…
James Watson, co-discoverer of double-helix shape of DNA, dies aged 97 – The Journal
James Watson, co-discoverer of double-helix shape of DNA, dies aged 97 The JournalDNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97 BBCJames…
Russia’s interest in Antarctic oil exposed after Ukrainian scientist’s arrest
The Antarctic Treaty’s environmental protocol is clear — mining is prohibited indefinitely. But a Russian document linked to…
Ukraine accuses Russia of detaining scientist ahead of Antarctic conference in Hobart
Australia says it is “gravely concerned” after Ukraine accused Russia of detaining one of its Antarctic scientists over…
San Andreas, Cascadia faults could produce back-to-back earthquake disasters
They are two of the West Coast’s most destructive generators of huge earthquakes: the San Andreas fault in…
Conservationist Dr Jane Goodall dies, aged 91
Goodall was born in London in 1934 and had an interest in animal behaviour from a young age,…
Hawke’s Bay scientist Rashmi Kant sentenced to home detention for indecent assaults on students
The victims should be going out with “a spring in their step and the world at their feet”,…
If he ever gets his job back, I have just the hat for Jimmy Kimmel, thanks to Trump
These are dark times, the average cynic might argue. But do not despair. If you focus on the…