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Colonies of ants began farming the organisms after the event created ideal conditions for them to thrive, despite causing global mass extinction. Fungi are a group of organisms that include yeasts, mildews, moulds, and mushrooms. Researchers say many animals have been growing their own food since long before humans existed. Ted Schultz, curator of ants at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, USA, and the lead author, said: “Ants have been practicing [...]

Unprecedented fires that raged in Canada and parts of the Amazon were at least three times more likely because of climate change, the first annual assessment of wildfires has shown. The first “state of wildfires” report – which is set to be published annually – assesses extreme wildfires that took place between March 2023 to February 2024, their causes, whether they could be predicted and how the risk of similar events will increase with future [...]

Short bursts of exercise that last one minute or less could be beneficial for people who struggle to exercise regularly, an expert has said. It is suggested that the intense bouts – described as “exercise snacks” – could be particularly useful for bolstering the health and fitness of those who spend a lot of time sitting, such as obese people or those with chronic diseases. Examples used by Bruno Gualano, an associate professor at the Centre of Lifestyle Medicine [...]

Researchers estimate that poor diet contributed to more than 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018. This represents more than 70% of new diagnoses across the world, the study suggests. The analysis, which looked at data from 1990 and 2018, provides insight into which dietary factors are driving the type 2 diabetes burden by world region. The findings are based on a research model of dietary intake in 184 countries, developed by researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition [...]

The ring system is around a newly discovered dwarf planet, named Quaoar, which is around half the size of Pluto and orbits the Sun beyond Neptune. Researchers say it orbits much further out than is typical for other ring systems, calling into question current theories of how ring systems are formed. The discovery was made by an international team of astronomers using HiPERCAM – an extremely sensitive high-speed camera developed by scientists at the University of Sheffield. It is [...]

Oxford vaccine co-creator Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert has spoken of the surreal moment after a Barbie doll was created in her image. Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, who led development of the life-saving jab, said she initially found the gesture “very strange” but hoped it would inspire young girls to work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem). “I am passionate about inspiring the next generation of girls into Stem careers and hope that children who see [...]

ABOUT THIS PROJECT Vaccine for the World is a new multimedia project from the Evening Standard. Over the next year, we will explore the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic as it unfolds, with a focus on the vaccine rollout in six African countries. We will highlight the challenges, the potential solutions and the role of London’s scientists and innovators in making a safer world for all. The series is funded by the European Journalism Centre’s European Development Journalism [...]

This is something to get amped up about: a team from the Smithsonian Institute has discovered a new species of electric eel that can generate an electrical shock of up to 860 volts, the strongest of any known animal. Despite their misleading name, electric eels are actually naked-back knifefishes and are more closely related to catfish and carp than to other eel families. They can reach up to 2.5m in length and are the only fish capable of producing such strong electrical discharge via three [...]