PLoS ONE
Microplastics found in dolphin breath – study
In the study researchers collected samples of exhaled air from 11 bottlenose dolphins.
Early humans used planted pikes to kill mammoths in the Ice Age – study
The force of the predator falling onto the spear would have driven it deeper into the animal’s body, researchers say.
TikTok use could lead to higher risk of eating disorders, study suggests
Researchers found exposure to certain videos on the platform also impacted body image satisfaction.
Pairing shelter dogs together ‘could cut stress and help them find homes sooner’
The findings offer one possible solution for animal shelters struggling with limited space, researchers say.
Extinct giant salmon ‘used tusk-like tooth for fighting and not catching prey’
These fish were not gentle giants, researchers say.
Researchers identify ichthyosaur that may be the largest known marine reptile
Experts estimate that the giant creature would have been more than 25 metres long.
‘Giant dinosaur carcasses might have been important food for Jurassic predators’
To test the theory, researchers created a simplified virtual simulation of a dinosaur ecosystem.
Cooking food properly and avoiding salad could cut antibiotic resistance – study
The measures could prevent bacteria-carrying resistance genes from getting into the gut, researchers said.
Children may learn to identify dog aggression with age and experience – study
Six-year-olds and adults were better than four-year-olds at correctly reading dog facial expressions, especially for aggression, research suggests.
Young women ‘more likely to take risks when walking down stairs than young men’
Research found multitasking, in-person and phone conversations, less practical footwear, and carrying other items were more common in young women.