Worthless mining waste could suck CO₂ out of the atmosphere and reverse emissions
Scientists want to exploit a natural process of carbon storage.
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Water: underground source for billions could take more than a century to respond fully to climate change
The effects of climate change above ground are well known, but what’s happening to underground aquifers which supply most of the world’s fresh water?
The parasite a cricket’s nightmares are made of
The hairworm is a long, thread-like parasite that sits bundled up inside the body of its host. It grows so large that it takes up most of the room inside the host’s body, waiting for the right moment to…
PMDD: social media users claim antihistamines help symptoms – here’s what the evidence says
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder affects between 3-8% of the population.
What London’s bike hire scheme can learn from other cities as it searches for a new sponsor
London’s cycle hire scheme has become a prominent fixture in the capital’s transport network since it opened in 2010. Known as “Boris Bikes”, it is Barclays Bank that has provided commercial sponsorship…
Freshwater lakes already emit a quarter of global carbon – and climate change could double that
Lakes are the final resting place for many of the Earth’s plants – and these organic graveyards are about to get a whole lot busier.
Lake Poopó: why Bolivia’s second largest lake disappeared – and how to bring it back
It’s an ecological disaster, but my research shows we should not lose hope.
Bipolar disorder: we’ve pinpointed the brain areas which drive mood bias
Momentary shifts in mood profoundly alter the brain’s response to pleasure in people with bipolar disorder.
Why whale urine is so important to life in the sea
Their carcasses and faeces are also important to the ocean.
How an ‘always‑on’ work culture can create a vicious cycle that damages workers and employers
Overly demanding employers can perpetuate a cycle of exploitation and ultimately harm an organisation’s performance.
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