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The findings come from the study on Southern Resident killer whales, a critically endangered population in the Pacific Ocean. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weaker social ties killing male whales: study

The findings come from the study on Southern Resident killer whales, a critically endangered population in the Pacific...

25 Oct 2017 2:32 PM

Researchers noted that respiratory health can be improved by the expansion of tree cover in very polluted urban neighbourhoods. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tree-lined neighbourhoods may prevent asthma attacks: study

Greenspace and gardens were associated with reductions in asthma hospitalisation at lower pollutant levels.

18 Nov 2017 10:06 AM

The chemicals caused splicing factors, which are progressively switched off as we age to be switched back on. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ageing reversed in old human cells: study

The chemicals caused splicing factors, which are progressively switched off as we age to be switched back on.

8 Nov 2017 8:21 AM

A defective gene typically affects the function of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gene linked to blood sugar, diabetes identified

This is the first time a defect in this gene has been linked with a disease.

16 Jan 2018 11:16 AM

The study shows employees can compensate for an ambivalent relationship with their boss if they have a good relationship with others. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bosses with mood swings make workers most anxious

A total of 60 teams of staff were examined, they shared a single supervisor but worked independently of each other.

4 Jan 2018 9:58 AM

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

LED street lights may up cancer risk: study

This was compared to populations with less exposure to blue light.

30 April 2018 11:38 AM

Understanding the relationship between the numbers of birds and people is important for how we manage nature and wildlife in towns, cities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Urban areas crowded with more 'nuisance' birds: study

People living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and...

16 April 2018 3:44 PM

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health side effects caused by the pill used by around 100 million women all over the world (Photo: AFP)

Goal conflict linked to depressive symptoms

Ambivalence is thought to reflect a deeper motivational conflict of which the person is unaware.

26 May 2018 10:54 AM

It is important to ensure those accused of crimes have the capacity and freedom to make sensible decisions about whether to plead guilty. (Photo: PIXABAY)

Youngsters more likely to plead guilty to crimes they did not commit:...

Teenagers were significantly less influenced in their decision-making by whether they were guilty or innocent than...

16 March 2018 8:11 AM

Scientists grow first adult-like human heart muscle. (Photo: Pixabay)

Beat the risk of frailty with healthy heart

The researchers analysed uncontrolled high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels and being a current smoker.

21 May 2018 11:12 AM

Waiting at the door, the US president smiled and held out his hand for Macron to shake, and the French leader kissed him on both cheeks. (Photo: AP)

Voters pick politicians based on looks: study

There is a mismatch between the types of politicians that voters say they want and those who are deemed to perform well...

1 May 2018 10:38 AM

The prawns in the study were all from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth, and their feeding behaviour was tested using parcels of brine shrimp. (Photo: PIxabay)

Prawns have personalities too!

It turns out that some of them are recklessly adventurous while others have yet to come out of their shell.

1 Jun 2018 11:31 AM