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Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, University College London (UCL), and the University of Birmingham, have found a type of bacteria in UK newborns that helps digest breast milk and protects their gut from harmful pathogens. In the most extensive study of UK infant microbiomes, scientists analyzed stool samples from 1,288 healthy infants under one

A study from the University of Eastern Finland found that healthcare professionals often face psychological distress after making medication errors. Those with little organizational support were likelier to consider leaving their job or taking time off. The “second victim” term, created by Dr. Albert Wu, describes healthcare workers who suffer emotional distress after serious patient

New polling by Oceana has shown that US voters favor increased safeguards for our oceans. Highlights of the polling show clear interest in a wide range of topics, from the protection of whales to the use of slave labor in seafood production. These include: 91% do not want seafood caught using slave labor or human

The Sea of Change Foundation has been involved in protecting turtle habitats in Mexico this summer. The Science Exchange Internship Program conducted research looking into the effects of light pollution on turtle nesting beaches in Mexico. Artificial lights can have terrible consequences for turtle hatchlings, which are programmed to use lights for navigation. As a

Key Points A report by a former High Court chief proposes introducing legislation banning children under 14 from social media. The law would also require companies to gain parental consent for 14 and 15-year-olds to use their platforms. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has said he expects social media companies to resist such legislation. Social

Key Points NSW will trial average safety cameras along two stretches of highway. Speeding drivers will receive written warnings for the first 60 days before penalties kick in. Any future decision to make the trial permanent will require the state parliament’s approval. The speed of all drivers, not just truckies, will be tracked through average-speed

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain We have used machine learning to identify the biggest plastic pollution hotspots across more than 50,000 towns, cities and rural areas worldwide. Our new global model reveals the most detailed picture of plastic pollution ever created with the highest environmental concentrations in India, predominantly because so much of its waste isn’t