A new study by RMIT University researchers used 19,000 tea bags in 28 countries to measure carbon sequestration in wetlands. Published in Environmental Science and Technology, findings suggest warmer temperatures reduce carbon storage potential, highlighting the importance of wetland conservation.

New research identifies how COVID-19 can cause lasting organ damage by disrupting mitochondrial function, leading to dangerous RAAS activation and cytokine storms. This study suggests targeting RAAS and supporting mitochondria might mitigate severe complications in survivors.

New research suggests ancient land-based hot springs might have been crucial for life's emergence on Earth, challenging the focus on deep-sea vents. This study highlights the role of iron sulfides and sunlight, offering new insights into early life's development.

A global study led by UC San Diego reveals adolescents spend 8-10 hours daily on sedentary activities, far exceeding WHO's recommendations. Researchers emphasize the role of social media and neighborhood design in influencing these behaviors, urging action from policymakers and parents.

COVID-19 lockdowns have severely impacted teenage mental health, especially in girls, potentially due to accelerated brain maturation. Research shows this period of brain development is crucial for cognitive and social behavior regulation, with females being more vulnerable to anxiety and mood disorders.

A new study reveals that a higher intake of plant-based proteins significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 28% and coronary heart disease by 36%. This groundbreaking research, analyzing 30 years of dietary data, underscores the health and environmental benefits of shifting from red meats to legumes and nuts, though further research on stroke risk is needed.

Recent research links persistent viral RNA to long COVID, with studies finding viral remnants in tissues months after infection. This underscores the need for targeted antivirals and preventive measures.

Researchers from the University of Barcelona and IQAC–CSIC have developed a new DNA-based tool to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication. This innovative approach uses Polypurine Reverse Hoogsteen Hairpins to target crucial viral RNA regions, marking a significant advance in COVID-19 therapeutics.

Researchers from Tokyo University of Science have discovered why old-world monkeys resist Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections. Structural differences in macaque NTCP hinder HBV binding, offering insights for potential bile acid-based treatments.

NASA has tapped SpaceX's Falcon Heavy for the Dragonfly mission, aiming for a 2028 launch to Saturn's moon Titan, with arrival anticipated in 2034. The mission will examine prebiotic chemicals, utilizing Titan's unique environment to explore life-origin clues.