A video released on Tuesday by researchers in France shows for first time how HIV is transmitted to a new host during sexual intercourse. Although scientists have previously examined the
Archive for May 2018
For the first time, scientists have trained a spider to jump different distances and heights. The feat was achieved in a new study by a group of researchers at the
The global tourism industry has a larger carbon footprint than scientists previously thought. According to new research, tourism contributes 8% of the world’s annual greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers warned that
Brexit could limit the ability of UK citizens with long-term illnesses to travel in Europe, British MEPs have warned. In a letter to UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, a cross-party
In our last editorial, we provided a quick introduction to Steven Pinker’s latest book, “Enlightenment Now”, with a list of six key facts which the author used to illustrate that
The amount of methane emitted by freshwater lakes in the northern hemisphere could nearly double over the next 50 years due to climate change, according to a new study. Scientists
A common gene variant associated with migraines may have helped early humans adapt to cold weather as they moved to northern climates, according to new research. Migraine headaches are more
The European Commission has proposed spending €100 billion on its next major research funding programme, Horizon Europe. The announcement on Wednesday was met with mixed reactions – while some members
Using genetic engineering technology, scientists have found a way to make mice “completely resistant” to becoming obese, even when given a high-fat diet. The researchers say their discovery could open
Countries in the tropics could face extreme temperature swings due to global warming, according to new research. In a study examining how climate change will impact weather extremes including heat