Increases in symptoms of depression are associated with a subsequent increase in bodyweight when measured one month later, according to new research.

Astronomers detect oldest black hole ever observed, which dates from 400 million years after the big bang, more than 13 billion years ago

The ancient history of 'forgotten crops'

Scientists have grown ‘mini-placentas’ in the lab and used them to shed light on how the placenta develops and interacts with the inner lining of the womb

In a recent report, researchers argue that promoting climate-friendly behaviors will be more successful in societies where everyone has the capacity: financially, physically, and time wise…

Study shows this subreddit typically up votes sociological confirmation bias over actual hard science (math, physics, and chemistry)

Researchers have developed an adaptable algorithm that could improve road safety by predicting when drivers are able to safely interact with in-vehicle systems or receive messages…

Researchers have discovered magnetic monopole quasi-particles

Services across England now lag far behind East Germany

AI system self-organises to develop features of brains of complex organisms

Contrary to the commonly-held view, the brain does not have the ability to rewire itself to compensate for the loss of sight, an amputation or stroke, for example, suggests a new study

The UK 'sugar tax' introduced in 2018 may have have reduced the number of under-18s having a tooth removed due to tooth decay by 12% , and saved more than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth extractions

A floating solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel

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Lab-grown ‘small blood vessels’ point to potential treatment for major cause of stroke and vascular dementia

‘Bouncing’ comets could deliver building blocks for life to exoplanets

Drought encouraged Attila's Huns to attack the Roman Empire, tree rings suggest

Research on neighboring chimpanzee communities in the forests of West Africa use high ground to conduct reconnaissance on rival groups, often before making forays into enemy territory at times when there is reduced risk of confrontation

Saving tropical forests is not only vital for biodiversity, but also a much less expensive way of balancing emissions than most of the current carbon capture and storage technologies…

Researchers have developed a new method for 3D printing metal that could help reduce costs and make more efficient use of resources

Researchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers associated with the condition.

Researchers are calling on government agencies and national banks to support an effort to map the global supply network

Simulations of ‘backwards time travel’ can improve scientific experiments

Young children who are close to their parents are more likely to grow up kind, helpful and ‘prosocial’

Research has found that bumblebees make foraging choices to collect the most sugar from flowers in the shortest time to provide an immediate energy boost for the colony.

Autistic individuals have increased risk of chronic physical health conditions across the whole body

Vulnerability to different COVID-19 mutations depends on previous infections and vaccination, study suggests

An individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 30 years could see their life expectancy fall by as much as 14 years

Suppressing negative thoughts may be good for mental health after all

Roadside hedges can reduce harmful ultrafine particle pollution around schools

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