Microplastics discovered in human blood
Researchers in the Netherlands have discovered microplastics in the blood of humans for the first time.
Month: March 2022
What happens if you leave a dental abscess?
I’ve had a horrible tooth abscess recently and I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen if I didn’t treat it. In short, it can kill you.
Bull ants evolve a new way to target pain
Australian bull ants have evolved a venom molecule perfectly tuned to target the echidna that also could have implications for people with long-term pain.
UK plants are flowering a month earlier due to climate change
Climate change is causing plants in the UK to flower a month earlier on average, which could have profound consequences for wildlife, agriculture and gardeners.