10 More ’80s Masterpieces That Deserve Sequels
Having aged approximately 20 years in the three-and-a-half decades since the original’s release, Tom Cruise is back in one of the roles that cemented...
Secret life of tomatoes: orf137 gene triggers male sterility in tomato plants
Researchers have discovered orf137, the gene underlying male sterility in a strain of tomato plant, CMS tomato. Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) -- where a...
Pacific oysters may not contain as many microplastics as previously thought
Researchers have discovered that the abundance of tiny microplastic contaminants in Pacific oysters from the Salish Sea is much lower than previously thought.
New study method finds two blood pressure drugs equally effective
A clinical trial found that two first-line treatments for high blood pressure were equally effective.
Stem cells can repair Parkinson’s-damaged circuits in mouse brains
Researchers demonstrated a proof-of-concept stem cell treatment in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. They found that neurons derived from stem cells can integrate...
Some open ocean waters teeming with an abundance of life
Since Charles Darwin's day, the abundance of life on coral reefs has been puzzling, given that most oceanic surface waters in the tropics are...
Trends and biases in African large carnivore population assessments
African large carnivores have undergone significant range and population declines over recent decades. Although conservation planning and the management of threatened species requires accurate...
The Matrix 4’s Jessica Henwick Is Fulfilling Her Dreams Starring in Film
Jessica Henwick has already tackled some iconic sci-fi and fantasy roles, with her most notable being Nymeria Sand in Game of Thrones and Colleen...
Number of depressed over-65s unchanged but antidepressant use soars
The proportion of people aged over 65 on antidepressants has more than doubled in two decades -- according to new research. Despite a rise...
Fireworks Are Being Banned as the West Suffers Through Record Hot, Dry Weather
It’s the Fourth of July this weekend, which means beer, burgers, and parades. But in many cities across the West, this holiday weekend will...
