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
Science
Scientists developing ‘lollipops’ that could help diagnose mouth cancer
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have received £350,000 in funding to create prototypes.
22 Mar 2024
Science21 Mar 2024
270-million-year-old amphibian ancestor named after Kermit the Frog
Kermitops gratus was first discovered in Texas four decades ago
Health
Smoking may increase belly fat, study suggests
Findings reinforce the importance of large-scale efforts to prevent and reduce smoking, researchers say.
21 Mar 2024
Science
Simple skin biopsy ‘could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease at earliest stages’
The test showed a 93% accuracy in detecting the biomarkers associated with the condition.
20 Mar 2024
UK20 Mar 2024
Long-term leisure computer use ‘linked to erectile dysfunction risk’
Spending a lot of leisure time on the computer was found to be associated with lower levels of a hormone that stimulates the production of sperm
Science
‘De-label’ hope for people who mistakenly believe they have penicillin allergy
A study involving 126 people in three UK hospitals revealed 97% of them were not allergic to the drug.
19 Mar 2024
Science
Bleeding and beating heart models created to help train transplant surgeons
The fake organs were created with silicone gels, fabrics and different fibres, using 3D printing technology.
18 Mar 2024
Science
Neurological conditions ‘leading cause of disability and ill health worldwide’
More than three billion people experienced neurological conditions in 2021.
14 Mar 2024
Science
Quality time with dogs can reduce stress and anxiety – research
EEG scans also reveal an increase in brainwaves associated with heightened concentration.
13 Mar 2024
Science
More research needed on effects of Wim Hof Method, scientists say
The method may reduce inflammation but there are currently mixed findings on the effects on exercise performance, researchers add.
13 Mar 2024
Science
Menopause ‘may explain why some female whales live decades longer than others’
Aside from humans, just five toothed whale species are known to go through this natural biological process.
13 Mar 2024
Health
Online search data ‘may help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier’
Data shows many women were looking up symptoms online nearly a year before being issued with GP referrals.
11 Mar 2024
Science
‘Lazy eye’ in childhood linked to diabetes and heart disease risk later in life
Those who had the condition as a child also had 29% higher odds of developing diabetes, the study found.
7 Mar 2024
UK
Genetic test that predicts type 1 diabetes risk on sale in the UK
It can take months or years before symptoms of type 1 diabetes are noticed.
7 Mar 2024
UK
‘World’s oldest fossil forest’ discovered in cliffs on south coast of England
The fossilised trees date back 390 million years.
6 Mar 2024
Science
Bumblebees ‘teach others to solve puzzles that are too complex to learn alone’
The insects learn complex tasks through social interaction, challenging the long-held view that this trait is unique to humans.
6 Mar 2024
Science
Getting less than six hours of sleep may raise type 2 diabetes risk – study
Researchers say healthy eating cannot compensate for chronic sleep deprivation.
5 Mar 2024
Science
‘Nightmarish’ sea lizard with dagger-like teeth ‘ruled oceans 66m years ago’
‘This was an incredibly dangerous time to be a fish, a sea turtle, or even a marine reptile,’ said Dr Nick Longrich, from the University of Bath.
5 Mar 2024
UK
Sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat – scientists
Drinking beverages with artificial sweeteners was associated with a 20% higher risk of atrial fibrillation.
5 Mar 2024
Environment
The simple test to check whether a beehive is healthy, according to scientists
Tapping gently on a hive elicits a collective buzzing response from bees, researchers say.
3 Mar 2024