Fossils reveal relationship between feathered dinosaurs and feather-feeding beetles
Fossil dinosaur remains encased in amber with beetle larvae have revealed the origins of a 100 million year symbiosis, reports Ben Igielman.
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New report exposes the impacts of deep sea mining
A new analysis by Flora and Fauna International reveals that a lack of research is preventing safer deep sea mining, reports Olivia Allen.
Seabird study reveals the danger of microplastics as vector for pathogens
A new study suggests microplastics affects seabirds’ microbiomes—and may act as a vector for zoonotic pathogens, reports Paris Jaggers.
How does your brain process your native language?
Paris Jaggers reports on a recent pre-print that suggests our native language is processed by the brain in a unique way throughout our lives.
Lymphatic vessels shown to exist within bone
Sarya Fidan describes new research from Oxford that reveals the presence of lymphatic vessels in bone, and their role in bone repair.
England on track to be first country to eliminate hepatitis C
England is set to eliminate hepatitis C by 2025, making it the first country in the world to do so, thanks to an antiviral drug deal.
Ignition Achieved in Nuclear Fusion
Daniel Plummer reports on the news that ignition has been achieved in nuclear fusion, and explains what this means for renewable energy.
A Potential Breakthrough in HIV Vaccine Development
Andrew Griffiths reports on results from a small-scale clinical trial showing a potential breakthrough in HIV vaccine development.
Oxford study provides a framework for defending deep reef ecosystems
Cauis Gibeily reports on a new framework aimed at defending deep reef ecosystems, and how it fits in with the resolutions agreed at COP15.
‘Pristine’ continent of Antarctica found to be ubiquitously polluted with microplastics
Aneshka Moudry reports on new research finding that Antarctica is polluted with microplastics, and unpicks what this means for the continent.