A bionic leg has made it possible for people with below-the-leg amputations to walk more naturally, at a normal speed and walk up and down steps. The state-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people with amputations achieve a natural walking gait, and rely on robotic sensors and controllers that move theContinue Reading
Genes may indirectly influence how old girls are when they have their first period by speeding up weight gain in childhood – a known risk factor for early puberty, researchers have found. Other genes can directly affect the age of puberty, according to the study. Being able to predict whoContinue Reading
Genes may indirectly influence how old girls are when they have their first period by speeding up weight gain in childhood – a known risk factor for early puberty, researchers have found. Other genes can directly affect the age of puberty, according to the study. Being able to predict whoContinue Reading
Researchers in the UK are looking to a Caribbean volcano to provide answers about where metals vital for batteries and electric cars can be found, and how power can be generated from its heat. Volcanoes around the world emit copper, lithium, gold and many other so-called critical metals in theirContinue Reading
Limiting ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may not always result in a healthy and nutritious diet, experts have said. UPFs are widely viewed as unhealthy because they contain high amounts of saturated fat, sugars and salt. But scientists said cutting down on UPFs may not necessarily lead to a healthier diet –Continue Reading
Melamine foam sponges used to clean households worldwide release trillions of microplastics each month, a new study has warned. These sponges, known for their ability to remove even stubborn stains effortlessly, rely on their distinctive abrasive properties. However, a new study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, estimatesContinue Reading
New archaeological research has disproved one of the world’s most famous historical narratives – the environmental cautionary tale that claimed that the ancient civilisation of Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean collapsed because the islanders destroyed its ecosystem. The research instead reveals how that civilisation thrived through tenacity and innovationContinue Reading
A cholesterol-lowering drug may slow the progression of eye disease in people with diabetes, new research suggests. Diabetes can cause damage to the small blood vessels at the back of the eye, a condition called diabetic retinopathy which is among the top five causes of sight loss across the world.Continue Reading
Scientists say they have debunked the theory that dinosaur fossils inspired the myth of the griffin. According to legends dating back as far as the 4th millennium BC, the griffin, or gryphon, was a fabulous creature with a raptorial bird head and wings on a lion’s body. And for moreContinue Reading
Oxford scientists have identified 13 plants that have potent wound-healing and infection-fighting properties in a “thrilling” discovery – with help from some wild chimpanzees. Researchers observed the great apes in an African forest feeding on bark, dead wood and leaves from plants that were not part of their normal dietContinue Reading
