Invasive rats are changing fish behaviour on coral reefs – new study
Rats are disrupting the flow of nutrients towards the sea on many tropical islands – this has consequences for fish behaviour and the wider ecosystem.
Jan. 9, 2023 • ~7 min
PFAS: you can't smell, see or taste these chemicals, but they are everywhere – and they're highly toxic to humans
Toxic synthetic chemicals, called PFAS, are a serious threat to humans and wildlife – but many people are unaware of them.
Jan. 5, 2023 • ~6 min
Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues
Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.
Dec. 5, 2022 • ~6 min
What is hydroelectric energy and how does it work?
How does flowing water make electricity? An engineer explains hydroelectric generation.
Nov. 14, 2022 • ~6 min
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: the frightening psychological condition suffered by Dixie D'Amelio
One in 20 women have PMDD – though very few may realise they have it.
Nov. 1, 2022 • ~7 min
The Horn of Africa has had years of drought, yet groundwater supplies are increasing – why?
High intensity rain has actually increased, which is topping up underground water stores.
Nov. 1, 2022 • ~7 min
Rivers worldwide are running dry – here's why and what we can do about it
The world’s great rivers are see-sawing from trickles to floods.
Aug. 30, 2022 • ~4 min
The US lacks adequate education around puberty and menstruation for young people – an expert on menstrual health explains
Research shows that many girls are in elementary school when they have their first period. But often they have not received adequate health education.
Aug. 26, 2022 • ~9 min
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