Nature could be an effective self-help tool for improving mental health
Engaging with nature could be an effective measure for those with low wellbeing to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety....
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A “name and a face” for students is vital to boost wellbeing in universities, report says
Universities must give staff time and resources to prioritise student wellbeing to make campuses more compassionate, a new report says....
Consistent social divides across Europe about perceptions of AI and job security, study shows
People across Europe are sharply divided in how they perceive Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), such as ChatGPT, and its impact...
International community must reverse cuts to Rohingya humanitarian aid, study says
The international community must reverse cuts to humanitarian aid for the Rohingya and work with Dhaka authorities to improve conditions...
Chagos study highlights value of vast Marine Protected Areas
Large ocean animals can be protected throughout much of their lifecycle by huge Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), new research shows....
Global hunt for ‘positive tipping points’
Experts are calling for a global effort to identify “positive tipping points” to accelerate the green transition – and have...
Protect biodiversity ‘processes’ – not just pandas and polar bears
Conservation should focus on protecting natural “processes” – not just specific species, researchers say. Current policies often focus on flagship...
Robot crab reveals how males compete in claw-waving contest
A robot crab has helped scientists understand how male fiddler crabs compete over females. Male fiddler crabs have one oversized...
New research reveals ancient alliance between woody plants and microbes has potential to protect precious peatlands
As the climate warms and regional drying becomes more frequent, peatlands – some of the planet’s most important carbon sinks...