Discrepancy between aesthetic value and extinction vulnerability could have repercussions There are plenty of fish in the sea, but “ugly” fish deserve love too, according to a study.The reef fish people rate as most aesthetically pleasing are also the ones that seem to need the least conservation support, while the fish most likely to rank as “ugly” are the most endangered species, the...

CDC warns travelers to avoid contact with sick people, with more than 1,000 cases in at least 29 countriesThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its monkeypox alert level and warned travellers to be mindful of approaching sick people, though it also said the risk to the general public remained low.More than 1,000 monkeypox cases have been reported in at least 29 countries and...

Are synthetic chemicals we encounter every day causing us to gain weight? According to a major scientific review authored by dozens of scientists, there is now enough evidence to conclude that they are. Termed ‘obesogens’, these chemicals can be found in food packaging, personal hygiene products, electronics and even water. Madeleine Finlay speaks to environment editor Damian Carrington about...