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Meat-eaters who take part in Veganuary could cut their saturated fat and cholesterol intake but may also miss out on vital micronutrients, according to a new study.

The African Matabele ants are often injured in fights with termites. Their conspecifics recognise when the wounds become infected and initiate antibiotic treatment.

Forests on the west slope of Oregon’s Cascade Range experienced fire much more often between 1500 and 1895 than had been previously thought, according to new research by scientists at Oregon State University.

With Heber Valley study, U researchers shed new light on how fog forms in mountainous areas, providing insights for improving forecasts for a weather phenomenon that poses serious travel hazards.

Next-generation sequencing analysis suggests that revising cancer care guidelines could allow 6,000 more cancer patients each year to benefit from immunotherapy.

Coastal communities face unprecedented dangers, but a new study reveals that as flooding intensifies, disadvantaged populations will be the ones to experience some of the most severe burdens of climate change.

When using chemicals to control pests, it is important to use both insecticides and repellents. A new insect repellent acts on taste, pain and smell receptors to deter flies.

To what extent does the color of light influence our internal clock and sleep? The results of a study conducted in Basel shed light on this.

A new study reports that people using cannabis to get a good night's sleep are less reliant on over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids.

The research team has successfully developed unprecedented “NK cell-engaging nanodrones” capable of selectively targeting and eliminating cancer cells, offering a potential solution for intractable types of cancers.