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Ancient squirrel poop reveals ‘remarkable’ details about Arctic

Ancient squirrel poop reveals ‘remarkable’ details about Arctic

By Stephen Beech Squirrel droppings dating back up to 700,000 years have revealed "remarkable" new details about the Arctic's evolutionary history. The dung — preserved for millennia in the deep permafrost of Canada's Yukon — yielded an "enormous" amount of environmental DNA from

Study warns even moderate levels of air pollution causes heart damage

Study warns even moderate levels of air pollution causes heart damage

By Stephen Beech Even moderate levels of air pollution can cause heart damage, warns a new study. Long-term exposure to just low levels of fumes is associated with more advanced coronary artery disease, according to the findings. Canadian researchers examined the relationship between long-term air pollution exposure and

AI helps spot early warning signs of breast cancer sooner

AI helps spot early warning signs of breast cancer sooner

By Stephen Beech Early warning signs of breast cancer could be spotted up to six years in advance using AI, suggests a new study. The latest artificial intelligence technology can provide an "early alert" for the potentially deadly disease years before a diagnosis, say scientists. Three commercially available

Glass of wine, beer daily enough to raise cancer, heart disease risk: study

Glass of wine, beer daily enough to raise cancer, heart disease risk: study

By Stephen Beech One glass of wine or pint of beer a day is enough to increase the risk of cancer and heart disease, warns new research. Even what most people consider a "moderate" or sensible level of alcohol intake "substantially" elevates the dangers of dying

Study to track physical and emotional effects of World Cup matches on fans

Study to track physical and emotional effects of World Cup matches on fans

By Stephen Beech Fans are to take part in a giant "soccer fever" scientific experiment during the World Cup. German researchers studying the physical and emotional effects of watching matches will analyze how supporters of different national teams respond to events on the pitch during the showpiece FIFA

Which fruits are best to eat for better heart health?

Which fruits are best to eat for better heart health?

By Stephen Beech Not all "five-a-day" fruit and vegetable portions are equal — with plums, cranberries and blackberries best for heart health, according to new research. Those three fruits along with broad beans and cherries washed down with green tea may be the best way to a

‘Intelligent tattoo’ detects deadliest skin cancer before it appears

‘Intelligent tattoo’ detects deadliest skin cancer before it appears

By Stephen Beech A new "intelligent tattoo" is able to detect the deadliest form of skin cancer before it appears. The "minimally invasive" technology has been shown to work in preclinical studies and could transform the early detection of tiny malignant tumors, say scientists. Detecting melanoma