Student suicides in Japan reached a record 538 deaths in 2025, with school-related problems accounting for nearly half of identified motives, as doctors and survivors warn that the return to school after
In a groundbreaking achievement for neuroscience, researchers have unveiled the most comprehensive and detailed 3D map of a mammalian brain region ever created, revealing not only the dense wiring of over 200,000
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An extreme heatwave that struck Central Asia last month was at least 4°C hotter due to the ongoing climate crisis, with researchers warning that temperatures could have been up to 10°C warmer
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A new study has found that owning a cat or dog can provide the same psychological benefits as having a husband or wife, or even earning an extra £70,000 a year. Researchers
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In a major leap forward in cancer research, a team of Chinese scientists has unveiled a hidden metabolic collaboration between breast cancer cells and immune cells that accelerates tumor progression and undermines
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A recent study has unveiled remarkable findings about the genetic makeup of two women who lived in what is now Libya around 7,000 years ago. Their DNA, extracted from ancient remains found
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Regulatory efforts to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) from drinking water have triggered a surge in the development of technologies aimed at capturing and destroying these persistent pollutants. As highlighted by
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Reaching net zero by 2050 is one of humanity’s most ambitious and urgent challenges. The concept is simple: every tonne of carbon dioxide emitted must be offset by an equal amount removed.
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A groundbreaking brain–computer interface (BCI) has allowed a woman with paralysis to hear her intended speech almost instantly, marking a major leap forward in neurotechnology. As reported in The Nature, the latest
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In the world of birds, mating is more than just reproduction—it is a spectacular display of beauty, endurance, and evolutionary strategy. As detailed in The Nature, science writer Matt Ridley’s book Birds,
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A recent study examining Syrian refugee families suggests that the trauma of war may leave genetic imprints that persist across generations. As Nature reports, this research contributes to the ongoing debate about
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A controversial new frontier in biotechnology is stirring ethical debates worldwide: the concept of “bodyoids” — living, non-conscious human-like structures that could provide spare organs for transplantation. Originally reported by MIT Technology
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Scientists have unveiled the first-ever map of mitochondria throughout the entire human brain. The research, which was published in Nature, provides invaluable insights into the energy-producing structures that are essential for the
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A groundbreaking study has provided the most detailed picture of the physiological changes that women’s bodies undergo during and after pregnancy. Published in Science Advances recently, the research involved analyzing over 300,000
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A team of scientists has developed a miniature robotic device designed to enhance early detection and treatment of bowel cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. This cutting-edge innovation, which generates
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The Netherlands is grappling with increasing controversy surrounding its euthanasia laws, particularly in relation to young people suffering from psychological distress. The number of euthanasia cases due to psychological suffering has risen
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