Findings of survey on happiness, health, finances, meaning in life and relationships raise concerns for young people Britain ranks among the poorest countries for “human flourishing”, according to a major study that raises questions about the nation’s wellbeing and younger people in particular. The survey, which spanned 22 countries on...
Scientists hope sequencing genome of tiny ‘functionally extinct’ frog could help save it
Corroboree frog belongs to 100m-year-old family of amphibians but is now found only in the puddles and peat bogs of Kosciuszko national park Scientists have sequenced the genome of the critically endangered southern corroboree frog – one of Australia’s most threatened amphibians – in hope that the information could be...
Lack of access to antibiotics is driving spread of superbugs, finds research
Focus on overuse contributes to antibiotics reaching less than 7% of people with drug-resistant infections in poorer countries, say researchers Less than 7% of people with severe drug-resistant infections in poorer countries get the antibiotics they need, a new study suggests, with researchers warning that not only is this causing...
The ancient psychedelics myth: ‘People tell tourists the stories they think are interesting for them’
The narrative of ancient tribes around the world regularly using ayahuasca and magic mushrooms in healing practices is a popular one. Is it true? Beginning in 2001, the Austrian anthropologist Bernd Brabec de Mori spent six years living in the western Amazon. He first arrived as a backpacker, returned to...
Doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault
A doctor known as the “hockey doc” for his work with youth teams in the Detroit area has been sent to prison for at least 10 years
Trump locks in future of Michigan air base with new fighter jet announcement
President Donald Trump landed in Michigan and shared a hug with a longtime antagonist, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, as they appeared together to announce a new fighter jet mission being placed at an Air National Guard base outside Detroit
New York moves toward new charge for those who wear masks during crimes
New York is expected to create a new criminal charge to levy against people who wear a face mask while committing another crime
Runaway kangaroo on the loose named Sheila shuts down Alabama interstate
A runaway kangaroo shut down a stretch of interstate in Alabama on Tuesday
Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems
Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities
Judge says state must let execution witnesses watch lethal drugs be prepped, pushed
A federal judge says Idaho prison officials must allow media witnesses at executions to watch as the lethal injection drugs are prepared and administered to the condemned person