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A traffic-light system for dogwalkers could protect breeding birds, seal pups and other wildlife

Like millions of people, we have experienced the physical and mental health benefits, as well as the simple enjoyment, of a daily dog walk. However, amid the UK’s growing population of dogs (around 13.5 million at the latest estimate), recent reports have highlighted growing concern about how dogs affect wildlife…

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Retired banker reaches Scotland after running 50 marathons along the coast

Steve James has reached Scotland which marks the quarter-point of his goal to run 200 marathons in 200 days.

Evening Standard

Post Office scandal survivors have faced deep trauma, study finds

Academics have shown how deeply lives have and continue to be affected by the scandal

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Chimpanzees seen eating alcohol-infused fruit for the first time, raising questions about evolution

Wild chimpanzees have been pictured eating and sharing alcohol-infused fruit for the first time, which researchers say raises questions around whether the animals actively seek out alcohol.

The Independent UK

Scientists stunned to find chimpanzees sharing boozy treats together in world first

Researchers say behaviour is perplexing as chimps don’t often share food

The Independent UK

Wild chimpanzees filmed by scientists bonding over alcoholic fruit

Footage of apes consuming fermented breadfruit leads researchers to ask if it may shed light on origins of human feasting

The Guardian - UK

Retired banker running 200 marathons in 200 days around Britain’s coast

Steve James, 65, will be completing the equivalent of 200 marathons in 200 days, while researchers monitor the impact upon him

Evening Standard

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How storytelling, creativity and collaborations can inspire climate action

Imagine heading into space, landing on the moon and walking in the dust. As you adjust to the weightlessness, you see something unexpected on the horizon. You’re looking back at the Earth, experiencing the “overview effect”. How would you feel? What would you see, hear, touch, taste and smell?

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Stonehenge isn't the oldest monument of its kind in England, study reveals

Flagstones, an ancient monument and burial ground in England, is older than Stonehenge, a new radiocarbon-dating study finds.

LiveScience

Why I’m training Colombian Amazonians to become archaeology tourist guides

Diana Vera, a passionate local guide from Serranía de la Lindosa, Colombia, leads a group of sweaty and panting European tourists through the hot, lush Amazonian rainforest. Together, they climb the flattop hill (known as tepui) of Nuevo Tolima. Their destination? A vast, ancient painted wall perched at the very…

The Conversation

Looking at nature reduces pain, new study shows

Exposing your brain to nature can change the way your brain processes pain, suggests new research

The Independent UK

Ancient Dorset burial site raises questions over age of Stonehenge

Re-dating of Flagstones monument to about 3,200BC came after analysis by Exeter University and Historic England

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Ancient burial site found to be older than Stonehenge

New research shows Flagstones in Dorset dates to 3,200 years BC and sheds new light on the origins of monumental architecture.

Evening Standard

Stonehenge’s age called into question after revelation about ancient burial site

Findings could suggest that ‘our current dating of Stonehenge might need revision’

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Greater menopause symptoms linked to memory and thinking problems – study

Canadian researchers looked at data from 896 post-menopausal women whose average age was around 64.

The Guardian - UK

Plant diverse tree species to spread risk in climate crisis, study says

Uncertainty over future of climate and economy points to ‘investment portfolio’ approach, study finds

Evening Standard

Tool to predict best diabetes drug for each patient could help millions – study

It comes as a study found fewer than 18% of people in England have been treated with the most suitable blood sugar lowering drug for them.

The Independent UK

What’s Jennifer Aniston’s Pvolve workout and could it help with menopausal symptoms?

Jennifer Aniston’s favoured fitness regime has hit the headlines – but how beneficial is it for women going through menopause?

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Jennifer Aniston’s fitness regime ‘effective’ for women during menopause – study

Researchers from the University of Exeter have examined the effectiveness of Pvolve, an at-home low-impact resistance exercise programme.

Evening Standard

‘Repurposing’ current drugs to tackle dementia an ‘urgent priority’ – experts

Researchers set out to look for current drugs which have the potential to treat or prevent dementia.

The Guardian - UK

Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Meat-eaters more likely to be disgusted by meat after taking part in Veganuary, study reveals

Avoiding animal products – and alcohol – at the start of the year makes lasting changes more likely, say researchers

Evening Standard

Streaming review launched amid fears ‘vulnerable’ could be left behind

In 2023, 87% of UK households had access to an internet-enabled primary TV.

The Independent UK

Drunk animals far more common than previously thought, scientists say

Scientists are ‘moving away from this anthropocentric view that ethanol is just something that humans use’

The Guardian - UK

Sliver of cool surface water 2mm deep helps oceans absorb CO2, say scientists

Subtle temperature difference between ‘ocean skin’ and water beneath found to drive more CO2 absorption

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