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Global warming may force Tour de France to reschedule race

Global warming may force Tour de France to reschedule race

By Stephen Beech The Tour de France may need to be rescheduled due to global warming, warns a new study. Soaring temperatures as a result of climate change raise the danger of potentially deadly heat stroke for riders in the annual summer cycle race, say scientists. An analysis of 50

Birds around the world are getting smaller

Birds around the world are getting smaller

By Stephen Beech Birds are getting smaller all around the world, suggests a new study. Indigenous people and local communities on three continents reported a "drastic" decline in the body mass of several species. Birds currently inhabiting many territories across Africa, Asia and Latin America are, on average,

Harvard study finds people who live near nuclear plants more likely to die of cancer

Harvard study finds people who live near nuclear plants more likely to die of cancer

By Stephen Beech People who live near nuclear power plants are more likely to die of cancer, according to a new study. Researchers found that counties located closer to operational nuclear power plants have higher rates of cancer mortality than those located further away. The findings remain the same even

Science figures out why we know when to stop scratching an itch

Science figures out why we know when to stop scratching an itch

By Stephen Beech Relief for millions of eczema patients is a major step nearer after scientists discovered why we know when to stop scratching an itch. Researchers have identified a sensory channel that acts as the body's built-in "enough scratching" signal. They say the breakthrough

Does pain last longer for women than men?

Does pain last longer for women than men?

By Stephen Beech Chronic pain really does last longer for women than men - and it may be down to hormones, suggests a new study. Hormone-regulated cells play a "key" role in resolving pain, according to the findings. American scientists discovered that a group of white blood cells

How could cats help cure cancer?

How could cats help cure cancer?

By Stephen Beech Cats could hold the key to curing breast cancer and other deadly forms of the disease, suggests new research. The first study of multiple cancer types in cats has identified genetic changes that could help treat the condition in both humans and animals - including dogs, say scientists.