21 h. ago Microplastics are making it harder for oceans to absorb greenhouse gases, study warns

Researchers say tackling plastic pollution is now part of fight against global warming

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3 d. ago Snow forecast hits Scottish schools and cold health alerts in place for England

Flights cancelled and travel warnings issued with 30cm of snow expected on high ground in northern Scotland Transport delays, treacherous driving conditions and school closures will greet many people as they return to work and study after the Christmas break, with winter weather warnings in place across the UK.Four amber warnings for heavy snow in northern Scotland are in place until Monday morning, while yellow snow and ice warnings cover all of Northern Ireland, Wales and much of England. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago US airlines ranked for onboard water safety by new study — which issues a warning for coffee drinkers

The study was carried out by the Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity, which analyzed the results of 35,674 water tests taken over a period of three years

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6 d. ago Forcing lifestyle changes could weaken support for climate action, study finds

Mandates targeting lifestyle choices, such as urban car bans, can provoke strong resistance, even among people who already try to live sustainably, new study warns

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7 d. ago Even one drink a day raises mouth cancer risk by 50%, study warns

Consuming even as little as 2 grams of beer per day could increase mouth cancer risk, scientists say

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1 week ago AI data centres could gobble up 75% of Scotland's power demand, study warns

Research firm Foxglove warned of 'staggering' level of resources required by 11 planned data centres across Scotland.

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2 w. ago What happens when you stop taking Mounjaro as study warns of significant weight gain

The health benefits of taking weight loss jabs have shown to reverse after patients stop using them

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3 w. ago Not so biodegradable after all! 'Flushable' wet wipes remain in the system for more than 5 WEEKS where they congeal into massive fatbergs, study warns

Wet wipes persist for more than five weeks in water, challenging 'biodegradability' claims on the packaging, a new Cardiff University study reveals.

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last month ‘I feel it’s a friend’: quarter of teenagers turn to AI chatbots for mental health support

Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for servicesIt was after one friend was shot and another stabbed, both fatally, that Shan asked ChatGPT for help. She had tried conventional mental health services but “chat”, as she came to know her AI “friend”, felt safer, less intimidating and, crucially, more available when it came to handling the trauma from the deaths of her young friends.As she started consulting the AI model, the Tottenham teenager joined about 40% of 13- to 17-year-olds in England and Wales affected by youth violence who are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, according to research among more than 11,000 young people. Continue reading...

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