Aircraft turbulence is worsening with climate change. Studying birds could help Getty Images The Andean condor can reach altitudes of 21,300ft Our skies are getting bumpier, making the need to understand and predict turbulence increasingly urgent. While only a few species reach the height of a cruising commercial aircraft, studying how they respond at lower altitudes could help meteorologists build …
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only hit physical health and the economy but has also impacted mental health with the possibility of increased rates of suicide, according to a study. Led by a team of researchers at Swansea University, Cardiff University, and the NHS in Wales, the study probed exactly which Covid-related stressors were most likely to trigger suicidal thoughts …