Articles by Matt Atherton

Matt is a science reporter at the International Business Times. He graduated from Plymouth University in 2014 with a BSc in Environmental Science, and then completed his Masters course at City University, London in Science Journalism, graduating in 2015.

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Tim Peake reveals space debris cracked window of International Space Station

Tim Peake shares image of window chipped by a tiny, fast-moving fragment.

May 13, 2016

Scalp bacteria to blame for embarrassing dandruff

An imbalance of scalp bacteria leads to severe dandruff, scientists have discovered.

May 12, 2016

PTSD: Fat hormone involved in risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder

Study in mice shows low levels of adiponectin impedes their ability to overcome fear.

May 12, 2016

Climate change: Extreme African heatwaves may spark 'humanitarian crisis of unknown dimensions'

Scientists warn Africa could experience four extreme heatwaves annually by 2075 due to geographical location.

May 12, 2016

Climate Change

Mystery behind vast mounds spanning South America's wetlands solved

Regularly-shaped mounds covering a vast landscape are made by earthworm excrement.

May 11, 2016

Mystery bend in Hawaiian-Emperor seamount caused by movement near Earth's core

Unusual bend in Hawaiian-Emperor seamount is not seen anywhere else on Earth

May 11, 2016

Volcano

World's oldest axe discovered in Australia is 49,000-years-old

The world's oldest axe was created just after humans colonised Australia 50,000 years ago.

May 10, 2016

'Virtual heart' predicts risk of sudden cardiac death from arrhythmia

Scientists can develop a computer model of a patient's heart, and test their risk of developing arrhythmia.

May 10, 2016

Ancient 'killer walrus' was not the bone-crunching beast scientists had believed

Scientists suggest Pelagiarctos thomasi ate small animals rather than large marine creatures and sea birds.

May 10, 2016

Palaeontology

Yellow fever poised to become global health emergency with WHO urged to take action

Two academics say World Health Organization needs to tackle yellow fever outbreak as matter of urgency.

May 10, 2016

Artificial skin that removes wrinkles and restores youth created by scientists

A synthetic skin can tighten area under the eyes and has a better elasticity than real skin.

May 9, 2016

Earth's mantle moves ten times faster than previously thought

Over five to ten million years, the Earth's surface can move up and down by as much as 5km

May 9, 2016

Climate Change

Manchester City: From Macclesfield to Madrid - One fan's perspective on an incredible journey

IBTimes UK reporter Matt Atherton describes life as a City fan, before they head to Madrid.

May 4, 2016

Manchester City FC Champions League Premier League

Climate change: Middle East and North Africa to become uninhabitable forcing mass migration

Extreme temperatures will force millions of people to leave vast areas of the world.

May 3, 2016

Climate Change

Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is lightning capital of the world

Lake Maracaibo has more than 230 lightning flashes per square kilometre every year.

May 3, 2016

Storm NASA

Madagascar: Three new species of mouse lemur discovered

Study found three new species of mouse lemur in Madagascar; the smallest primates in the world.

May 3, 2016

Three potentially habitable planets offer best chance of finding alien life

Scientists found at least two planets lying in the 'habitable zone' of their system, just 40 light years away.

May 2, 2016

Ultra-luminous x-ray sources seen spewing out gas at a quarter of the speed of light

Gas is being expelled from the centre of two ultra-luminous x-ray sources in nearby galaxies.

Apr 29, 2016

Eating chocolate every day 'reduces risk of heart disease'

100g of chocolate every day could have health benefits by reducing the risk of high blood sugar.

Apr 29, 2016

Condoms in porn encourage men to practise safer sex

Pornography could be used a protective measure in reducing the spread of STDs.

Apr 28, 2016

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