(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Taichi A. Suzuki, Max Planck Institute for Biology and Ruth Ley, Max Planck Institute ...

Research led by Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University in China has performed a metadata investigation into the presence of microplastics in humans. They report a concerning relationship between ...

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’ High-profile studies reporting the presence of microplastics throughout the human body ...

OpenAI says it trained a new AI model called GPT-4b micro with Retro Biosciences, a longevity science startup trying to extend the human lifespan by 10 years, according to the MIT Technology Review.

Micro-gestures – those almost invisible, fleeting body movements lasting less than a second – can reveal genuine emotions and intentions that words often hide. However, their low intensity and short ...

Microbial communities, though invisible to the naked eye, are vitally important to planetary health and to Earth’s ecosystems. But they are often neglected in conservation strategies. Like other ...