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Antidepressant helps prevent heart problems – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 25 July 201811 February 2019

A popular antidepressant has been shown to prevent further heart problems in people with depression and a history of heart […]

Health, environment impacts of meat consumption – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 July 201811 February 2019

Lately, people have been up-in-arms about a meat-free burger, but is a plant-based diet the way to a healthier body […]

Cochrane review on omega-3 fats – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 July 201811 February 2019

A Cochrane review, examining results from 79 randomised trials, has found strong evidence that taking long-chain omega-3 supplements such as fish oil […]

Time to share Antarctic stations and reform the treaty – Paul Broady

Reflections on Science | Published: 16 July 201811 February 2019

In December, China started building a new Antarctic research station, which shouldn’t have happened until the proposal had been considered […]

Biodegradable and compostable plastics in the environment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 July 201812 February 2019

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has tasked the Government with clearing up the confusion around environmentally friendly plastics. The […]

Private sector climate change pledges – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 July 201812 February 2019

Sixty private sector chief executives have come together to form the Climate Leaders Coalition, signing a joint statement which commits their companies to climate change […]