Humans have always caused plant and animal extinctions

August 19, 2018 in Natural Sciences

Our warming planet is pushing some plant and animals species towards extinction. But there’s actually no such thing as untouched nature — humans have always altered their environment. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do our best to protect what’s here now.

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Scientist made free self-help courses for ten common mental disorders

June 29, 2018 in Health

Social anxiety, fear of blushing, performance anxiety, panic anxiety, fear of flying, diverse phobias, health anxiety, insomnia and depression. A psychologist at the University of Oslo and has observed a huge need for beneficial, free assistance. So he supplied it himself.
See where Greenland harbour porpoises travel

June 28, 2018 in Natural Sciences

These tough small whales use large parts of the North Atlantic, swimming much further offshore and diving far deeper than previously expected.
No stillbirth rise from antifungal medication

June 27, 2018 in Health

Pregnant women who use the oral medication flucanozole against fungal infections run a higher risk of spontaneous abortions.
Leprosy DNA extracted from medieval skeletons in Denmark

June 26, 2018 in Society & Culture

The well-preserved bones contain DNA from multiple strands of one of medieval Europe’s biggest killers.
Thin evidence behind “revolutionary” blood sugar diet: Scientists

June 23, 2018 in Health

“Irresponsible to make recommendations” when there isn’t convincing evidence that they’re right, says a critic of new diet promoted by University of Copenhagen research group.
Older patients demand fewer resources

June 22, 2018 in Health

Do the oldest dying patients expect less than those from younger generations?
Grasping the nettle: Swedish tax to tackle aviation’s impact on climate

June 21, 2018 in Society & Culture

OPINION: The new aviation tax aims to change consumer behavior by taxing one of the fastest growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the world.
Major gender gap in health research

June 20, 2018 in Health

Women’s bodies are different from men’s. We need to understand women’s health better, says medical doctor and professor Johanne Sundby.
How to decorate like a Viking

June 19, 2018 in Society & Culture

To begin with you will need a handy Viking paint chart. Luckily, archaeologists in Denmark have just made one.
Should bicycle helmets be mandatory?

June 18, 2018 in Health

New research shows that cyclists reduce their risk of head injuries by 60 percent when they wear helmets, but experts wrangle on the question of making them mandatory by law.