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Nanoplastics in snow: The extensive impact of plastic pollution
Plastic has been found everywhere, from plastic pollution in the oceans, to microplastics in food – researchers have now located nanoplastic particles in the snow.
REACT study: “Almost complete replacement of Delta by Omicron”
Data from an ongoing UK trial finds 99% of COVID cases are Omicron, described as "almost complete replacement of Delta".
Looking through time with the James Webb Space telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at its new home and is preparing to calibrate its mirrors and start collecting data on the universe
Polyculture farming for marine aquaculture’s climate impact
Researchers looking at the climate impact of aquaculture find that food production can sustain a lower carbon footprint - with polyculture farming techniques.
The environmental competition to challenge coastal pollution
Geovation has launched a national challenge, to award £5000 to find a sustainable solution in tackling coastal pollution.
New data finds COVID vaccines do not create infertility
According to the Boston University School of Public Health, there is no link between COVID vaccination and fertility.
New gene-silencing drug could help with ALS
New research suggests that in suppressing a mutated ALS gene, it may be possible to delay to onset of symptoms.
Scientists use dried banana peel to generate hydrogen
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne have created a way to turn biomass into hydrogen - with one kilogram of dried banana peel generating around 100 litres.
A new framework identifies people with alcohol use disorder
A new framework by researchers can help identify and diagnose alcohol use disorder based on symptoms, so patients can be given personalised treatment options.
Has COVID-19 caused gender disparities in health research?
A study has found that COVID work-from-home orders caused women physicians to publish fewer studies than men.
New tool to boost lupus tracking to 96% accuracy
Research indicates the possibility for a new, easier and more accurate tool to measure the progress of lupus in patients
Research shows Omicron has 37 mutations on spike protein
Omicron appears to have 37 mutations on the spike protein, which is three to five times more than other variants.
Performance enhancing drugs can induce eating disorders
A study finds that performance and appearance enhancing drugs are closely linked to eating disorder symptoms in the US - especially in college-age groups.
North America Analysis January 2022
We welcome 2022 with our January volume of North America Analysis - we hear from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, who explain how they hold the line on African swine fever in Puerto Rico.
Did the COVID-19 lockdown affect pollution exposure?
Using a new modelling method to measure finer levels of nitrogen dioxide, a study finds that people had less exposure to pollution during COVID-19 lockdowns globally.
LED-illuminated fishing nets cut 95% of bycatch, protecting threatened species
A new study highlights the benefits of LED illuminated fishing nets, which reduce the bycatch of sharks and skates while still sustaining catch rates of target species – as well as protecting others.
Antarctic sea ice uniquely changes for first time in 100 years
An increase in sea ice surrounding Antarctica since 1979 is a unique feature of the Antarctic climate - not seen since 1905, according to Ohio University researchers.
Islamophobia still passes “the dinner-table test”
In 2011, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi said that Islamophobia passed "the dinner table test" - ten years later, Islamophobia accounts for 45% of documented religious hate crimes.
Has COVID-19 impacted physicians who care for children with cancer?
Research reveals a global link between COVID-19 and the capacity of paediatric oncology health professionals to provide high quality care.
Some marine creatures protect each other from climate warming
Scientists reveal that some marine species are able to protect others from dangers of climate change by shielding them from heat