A study has found the presence of pharmaceutical drugs in rivers from the Thames to the Brazilian Amazon.
The analysis by the University of York, found pollution in rivers on every continent, with nicotine, caffeine and paracetamol turning up everywhere including Antarctica.
Experts say it poses a risk to freshwater habitats and wildlife and could contribute to the build-up of antimicrobial resistance.
As reported scams have gone up by 17% in the last three months, experts are warning of the psychological tricks used by scammers to get your money.
Sian McIntyre Head of Economic Crime at Barclays told Tech & Science Daily that scammers will often trick consumers by making products seem scarce - advertising them with a ‘one-time offer’, a limited-edition price or limited availability.
New research suggests people with fewer bouts of depression could be more than a third (34%) less at risk of having blocked arteries.
Experts in America also found they have a 33% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of lifestyle factors like diet and exercise, and their genetic risk.
Researchers say the majority of children under five are not meeting guidelines for how much screen-time they have each day. A British scientist who helped to create the Oxford/Astrazeneca coronavirus vaccine is collecting her Damehood. Plus, DNA testing of elephant ivory reveals tactics of criminal networks and Motorola creates a 5G neckband to power lightweight VR and AR headsets.
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