A new study finds that hospital disinfectants, including high-concentration bleach, are ineffective against C. diff spores, a leading cause of antibiotic-associated sickness. This discovery, highlighting…
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Scientists are calling for a legally-binding treaty to protect Earth’s orbit from irreparable harm caused by the expansion of the global space industry. With an…
The thriving coral reefs off the coast of Isla San Pedrito, west of the Costa Rica mainland, in October 2006. Credit: Maria Marta Chavarria Cold…
Researchers are seeking to address untested hypotheses about the origin of psychedelic compounds in fungi. Credit: University of Plymouth New research examines why some fungi…
The Antarctic spiny plunderfish (Harpagifer antarcticus). Credit: Lloyd Peck, British Antarctic Survey Antarctic fish have adapted over millennia to survive in the freezing temperatures of…
The Sustainability Hub at the University of Plymouth has been retrofitted with an exterior living wall façade, comprised of a flexible felt fabric sheet system…
A visual representation of the study – one child sorted the blocks, and the other observed. Credit: PNAS Led by the University of Plymouth, UK,…
SIMEC Atlantis Energy’s AR1500 turbine being installed at MeyGen, North Scotland. Credit: SIMEC Atlantis Energy Tidal stream power has the potential to deliver 11% of…
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a…
The beach at Perranporth in North Cornwall (UK) has already been dramatically affected by the effects of extreme storms and sea-level rise. Credit: University of…
A microscope image of the intertidal flatworm Procerodes littoralis. Credit: Katharine Clayton, University of Plymouth A tiny flatworm found commonly on the coasts of western…
Marine mussels are commonly used to monitor water quality in coastal areas. Credit: University of Plymouth Microscopic fibers created during the laundry cycle can cause…
High-elevation climbers and Sherpa at the Balcony during the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition. Credit: Baker Perry, National Geographic Scientists have identified…
Dr. Imogen Napper loads up a washing machine as part of the study. Credit: University of Plymouth Using fiber-catching devices as part of the laundry…
Islands in the Maldives – where sandy or gravel islands sit on top of coral reef platforms – are among those that could be affected…
An olive sea snake (Aipysurus laevis) foraging in Western Australia. Credit: Bruno Simoes, University of Plymouth Sea snakes first entered the marine environment 15 million…
Detailed analysis has estimated a LEGO brick could survive in the ocean for as many as 1,300 years. Credit: Andrew Turner, University of Plymouth A…
Password meters are frequently made available to help users secure their personal data against the threats posed by cyber criminals. However, the ‘inconsistent and misleading’…