Scientists Uncover Why Walking Gets Slower and More Exhausting As We Age
Walking often becomes slower and more tiring with age, but the reasons go beyond simple muscle weakness. Credit:…
The largest scorpion to walk the Earth was the size of a baseball bat
Imagine a huge scorpion the size of a baseball bat, scrambling over mossy rocks and around large, treelike…
Scientists raise alarm about effects of commonly prescribed sleeping pill
A commonly prescribed sleeping pill, quetiapine, could act for longer than intended and impair alertness and driving performance…
Updated trends in the global prevalence and burden of mental disorders, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Declaration of interests Q E S Adnani reports grants or contracts as a recipient of the study under…
Great white sharks don’t always flee after orca attacks
Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are often unfairly the stuff of marine nightmares. But these infamously fearsome creatures…
Ocean creatures make stunning comeback after nearly being hunted to extinction: ‘Early sightings’
Researchers were delighted by the recovery of a previously critically endangered marine species’ population in South Australia. According…
Island haven for koalas faces hidden genetic challenge, Flinders study warns
Share Tweet Share Share Email Kangaroo Island’s koalas have long been seen as a symbol of resilience, but…