Nilima Marshall
Science
Scientists amazed as zoo elephant uses water hose to shower herself
Mary, an Asian elephant at Berlin Zoo, has been dubbed ‘the queen of showering’.
10 Nov 2024
UK
Gardening and moderate physical activities ‘may cut depression risk by 23%’
The effects of physical activity intensity on depression highlight the need for precise exercise guidelines, researchers say.
24 Apr 2024
Science
Baby and teenage great white sharks prefer shallow waters – study
Experts believe staying close to the shore helps sharks avoid predators while aiding growth.
19 Apr 2024
Science
Simple urine test ‘could help avoid unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies’
MPS2 is able to distinguish between slow and fast-growing prostate cancers.
18 Apr 2024
Science
Secrets of Winchcombe meteorite’s brutal space journey revealed in new analysis
The space rock was repeatedly smashed apart and rebuilt in a violent odyssey that lasted millions of years.
16 Apr 2024
Science
Brightest-ever cosmic explosion was ’caused by collapse of a massive star’
The findings come from data from the James Webb Telescope.
12 Apr 2024
Science
Scientists solve mystery of why star pair has more than a million-year age gap
The stars likely had a violent past in their formation, researchers believe.
11 Apr 2024
Science
Gene mutation that ‘reduces odds of Alzheimer’s disease by 70%’ discovered
Findings could lead to new types of therapies or drugs that could ‘mimic the gene’s protective effect’, researchers say.
10 Apr 2024
Health10 Apr 2024
Children living near green spaces ‘less likely to be anxious’
Findings add to existing evidence that nature is important for mental health
Science
Extinct fox found in Argentina shared ‘strong bond’ with humans – study
It represents ‘a unique case’ of partnership between a human and a wild South American fox, scientists say.
10 Apr 2024
Science
Lonely children more likely to experience psychosis later in life – research
Childhood loneliness may serve as an early risk factor for later psychotic disorders, scientists say.
9 Apr 2024
UK
Scientists make ‘largest and most precise’ 3D map of expanding universe
It is the first time scientists have measured the universe’s expansion history spanning 11 billion years with a precision of better than 1%.
4 Apr 2024
UK29 Mar 2024
Cosmic explosion to create bright ‘new star’ in night sky for days
The outburst of the T Coronae Borealis star system is a once-in-a-lifetime event, occurring every 80 years
Science
Song lyrics have become angrier since the 80s, study shows
They have also become simpler and more repetitive over the past 40 years, according to the researchers.
28 Mar 2024
Science
‘Game-changer’ test spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms – study
Detecting the condition at its earliest stages opened the door for more effective treatments, experts said.
28 Mar 2024
World28 Mar 2024
Scientists train dogs to sniff out stress in human breath
Pilot study suggests dogs can be taught to recognise the scent of trauma reactions, which could make PTSD assistance dogs more effective
Health27 Mar 2024
Less than seven hours sleep linked to higher high blood pressure risk
Women were found to be at greater risk of developing the condition compared to men
Science
Evidence of tooth decay-causing bacteria found in 4,000-year-old human molars
This man was at high risk of developing cavities right before his death, according to the researchers.
27 Mar 2024
Science
Scientists discover how breast cancer cells become dormant and evade treatment
Researchers believe there may be a way to target ‘sleeping’ breast cancer cells and prevent relapse.
26 Mar 2024
Science
Alcohol intake app Drink Less could cut down unhealthy drinking, say scientists
People using the app reduced booze intake by an extra two units a week, compared to those who followed standard NHS advice, research indicated.
24 Mar 2024
Science
Future of AI will be like the Borg in Star Trek, experts predict
Scientists say humanity is set to see the emergence of “Collective AI”.
22 Mar 2024