A research published in Environmental Science and Technology says a typhoon efficiently vacuum microplastics from the ocean and spread them over land. The study which documented 3 typhoons in Ningbo China said that the storms were not mobilising local litter from Ningbo. The typhoons were actively transferring ocean-sourced microplastics into the atmosphere and depositing them on land.

New research suggests cannabis-derived compounds CBD and THC may help slow ovarian cancer growth and spread. Laboratory studies found the compounds reduced cancer cell multiplication and movement, even in drug-resistant cells, while causing minimal harm to healthy cells. Though early-stage, the findings point to a potential new, gentler treatment approach for a cancer that is often hard to treat.

A new study to be published in Geophysical Research Letters said hundreds of glacial earthquakes occurred in Antarctica between 2010-2023. Glacial earthquake happens when tall icebergs fall off a glacier into the ocean. These quakes mostly occurred at the ocean end of Thwaites Glacier which could send sea levels rising rapidly if it were to collapse, the study said.

Dark chocolate contains a chemical compound called theobromine that likely has anti-ageing properties, according to a study published in the journal Aging. The researchers, who analysed over 1,669 participants from two groups, found that those with higher levels of theobromine in their blood had a biological age lower than their actual age. Theobromine is a common plant compound.

A new study shows that typhoons can carry microplastics from the ocean to land. Strong winds and sea spray lift plastic particles into the air, which are later deposited by rain. This links plastic pollution with climate change and raises new concerns for coastal cities and public health.

Scientists have discovered a bizarre deep-sea sponge near Antarctica that hunts instead of filter-feeding. Nicknamed the “death-ball”, the newly identified Chondrocladia species traps small crustaceans using hook-like structures. Found 3,601 metres deep during an ocean census, the discovery challenges long-held assumptions about sponge behaviour.

A 11-year study in Arunachal Pradesh showed that selective logging causes microclimates to become significantly hotter and drier. Small songbirds, unable to adapt to this thermal stress, lose body mass and have shorter lifespans. Protecting dense forest canopies, which act as natural air conditioners, is crucial for the survival of these heat-sensitive tropical species.

A Harvard led study has identified gut derived metabolites that travel to the liver and influence insulin sensitivity, fat metabolism, and energy use. These molecules shift with diet and genetics, and some improved insulin signalling in lab tests. The findings suggest new therapeutic strategies for preventing or managing obesity and type 2 diabetes.

New research suggests the Indus Valley Civilization declined due to repeated droughts lasting nearly a century each. These long dry periods reduced rainfall, strained water systems, and pushed people toward the Indus River. Instead of collapsing suddenly, the civilization gradually faded as environmental pressures weakened its cities and reshaped settlement patterns.

A new study has revealed a previously unknown species of whiplash squid burying itself upside down in the deep sea, pretending to be a plant. This kind of behaviour has never been seen before in cephalopods. Researchers found this while studying the depths of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), an abyssal plain in the Pacific Ocean targeted for deep-sea mining.