More than 400 of the chemicals identified are in every major commonly used plastic product such as food packaging

Numbers living with or dying from disorders such as stroke rises dramatically to 3.4bn people – 43% of global population

The discovery was made by researchers studying the causes of long Covid

Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss some of the science stories that have made headlines this week, from a new theory challenging the existence of dark matter to an alarming study about the possible impact of microplastics on o ...

Charity says findings from schools in England show need for early intervention and fewer exclusions

Improved screening and treatment means fewer middle-aged people dying of disease despite rise in cases

Adrenaline release thought to dampen inflammation, but experts say method ‘not without risks’

Leaks of heat-trapping methane – about 3% of gas produced in US – cost $9.3bn yearly in climate damage, but the problem is fixable

Being post-menopausal means these species can have long lives without competing with their daughters

Compensation for senior bosses at firms from Tesla to T-Mobile US worth more than those companies’ net tax payments, study finds

Coral larvae more likely to settle on degraded reefs bathed in marine soundscapes, Caribbean study shows

Giant sequoias, one of planet Earth’s biggest and longest-living trees, seem ‘suited to our wetter climate’, British researchers say

Researchers say jabs substantially reduce for up to a year the chances of serious cardiovascular complications

study finds reception-age girls with obesity 67% more likely to see doctor about musculoskeletal issues than those at healthy weight

Tech such as laptops, tablets and instant messaging has more positive effect on wellbeing, says thinktank

First academic deep dive shows arcane attitudes to victims of sexual offences are prevalent, but the study itself is cause for optimism

A team from Nottingham Trent University analysed almost 200 previous studies.

Researchers in Surrey say visible timers can also reduce water usage after installing sensors in 290 showers

University of Oxford study shows benefits and risks of technology to healthcare, but ethical issues remain

Exclusive: Downing Street hoped study would strengthen arguments against LTNs and report was buried at first