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Electric vehicles may be doing more harm than good

A new study has poured cold water on the contribution of electric vehicles (EVs) to reducing global carbon dioxide emissions. A study by researchers from the University

Earth’s inland waterways are being ‘suffocated’

A dramatic change in the way oxygen is produced and used in inland waterways is ‘suffocating” lakes and rivers, new research has concluded. The research, led by

Some humans survived well during ice age

The last ice age cut the human population in Europe by half but some groups showed remarkable resilience to climate change. University of Cologne-led research, released

Fear of rejection drives willingness to conform

Children who expect rejection tend to resist conforming to popular trends or studying hard at school. In contrast, kids who fear being rejected work harder in school and

Batteries that last decades look possible

Nuclear batteries that last decades are being considered as an alternative to lithium batteries that require constant recharging. Professor Su-Il In, from the Daegu

Humans have low ability to tolerate extreme heat

Humans have been found to have a lower tolerance for extreme heat than previously thought. This is likely to become a major issue as temperatures rise. A University of

Rental clothing may help curb fashion waste

Rental clothing is being pushed as a possible remedy to the pollution generated by the fashion industry. Researchers in Sweden are examining business models to try to

Mini robot set to revolutionise cancer detection

A tiny robot which can take 3D scans from inside the human body is bringing fresh hope for earlier cancer detection. A University of Leeds research team said they had

Cold water immersion helps to manage stress

A new study has confirmed health benefits, including stress management, from regular dunking in cold water. A team from the University of Ottawa found that cold water

New study explodes sport success myths

A new study has rejected the notion that sport is a great leveller that gives kids from all backgrounds an equal chance to succeed. Ohio State University research has

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