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The millions of species we ignore at our peril
The mass movement of humans and animals is significantly affecting the distribution of essential microorganisms, scientists warn.
Assessing the health impact of transport policies
Some key urban transport policy measures can lead to positive effects on people’s health, while others have few benefits or can be harmful to public health, a new study has found.
Greenland ice flow likely to speed up
Seismic surveys challenge the view that recent slowdowns in Greenland’s ice flow will continue in the long term, says a new study.
Update on the Larsen-C iceberg breakaway
The largest remaining ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula lost 10% of its area when an iceberg four times the size of London broke free earlier this month.
Scrutinising sugary drink interventions
An evaluation of efforts designed to reduce how many sugary drinks we consume shows some success in changing younger people’s habits but warns they cannot be the only way to cut consumption.