The researchers showed that nanoplastics found in the environment can interact with a protein called alpha-synuclein.

The word “adaptation” is used in many ways by climate scientists, but it has a very specific meaning to biologists: It refers to genetic changes that are passed on from one generation to the next and improve a species’ ability to survive in its environment.

Without a strong voice for the water sector – raised by a vibrant and diverse civil society participation – international conferences like COP28 are failing to deal with the climate crisis.

As glacial cliffs break off and destabilise frozen landscapes, glaciologist Richard Alley focuses on the fractures. The work could improve predictions about future sea-level rise.

Anita Mani's latest book 'Women in the Wild' captures remarkable achievements by wildlife biologists in the remotest corners of the country.

No matter how skilled, dedicated or ambitious they are, female surgeons are often weighed down by their gender identity. Despite delivering positive outcomes and being responsible for an equal workload, they often continue to be viewed through the lens of the hetero-patriarchal gender binary.

Sea life, stuck to plastic bottles and other human trash, has journeyed far from coastal habitats — and may threaten local species