Madeleine Finlay

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Madeleine Finlay |Phoebe Weston |Tony Onuchukwu |Ellie Bury

Switzerland is leading the world in purifying its water of micropollutants, a concoction of chemicals often found in bodies of water that look crystal clear. They include common medicines like antidepressants and antihistamines, but have unknown and potentially damaging consequences for human and ecosystem health. In the second of a two-part series, Phoebe Weston travels to Geneva to find out how the country has transformed its rivers from sewage-filled health hazards to pristine swimming spots.

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Madeleine Finlay |Phoebe Weston |Joel Cox |Ellie Bury

The UK is known for its national parks: areas of outstanding natural beauty with rolling hills and crystal-clear streams and lakes. But research has shown that England’s most protected rivers are full of pharmaceuticals.

3 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Madeleine Finlay |Patrick Barkham |Tom Glasser |Tony Onuchukwu |Ellie Bury

Invertebrates don’t get the attention lavished on cute pets or apex predators, but these unsung heroes are some of the most impressive and resilient creatures on the planet. So when the Guardian opened its poll to find the world’s finest invertebrate, readers got in touch in their droves. A dazzling array of nominations have flown in for insects, arachnids, snails, crustaceans, corals and many more obscure creatures.

3 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Madeleine Finlay |Rachel Porter |Joel Cox |Ellie Bury

While other diet fads come and go, the ultra low carbohydrate Keto diet seems to endure. But as scientists begin to understand how the diet works, more is also being discovered about its risks. To find out more, Madeleine Finlay speaks to Javier Gonzalez, professor in the department of health at the University of Bath, with a special interest in personal nutrition.

4 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Madeleine Finlay |Johana Bhuiyan |Tom Glasser |Tony Onuchukwu |Ellie Bury

The genetic testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, another twist in the story of a company that promised a pioneering approach to precision health. Now users are scrambling to delete their personal data, with the future ownership of the firm uncertain.