Why we must avert the threat of ‘digital deprivation’
David Hennell, Business Development Director at National Broadband, discusses the threat of digital deprivation and what can be done about it.
Study finds 2.5% of transgender kids go through detransition
The research found that 2.5% of transgender kids go through detransition, while the majority of young people keep their gender identity after five years.
Former cancer patients not more likely to die from COVID
A study finds that former cancer patients are not more likely to die from COVID than non-cancer patients, if they aren't having active treatment.
Toxic chemicals found in most eco-friendly children’s products
Toxic chemicals have been found in many eco-friendly children’s products – including clothing, bedding, and furniture containing PFAS chemicals.
What is Astrophysics?
Daniele Malafarina, Associate Professor from Nazarbayev University, School of Sciences and Humanities, unpacks astrophysics for us.
How could geoengineering worsen the tropical malaria outbreak?
A geoengineering strategy to inject aerosols into the stratosphere could have repercussions, with the potential worsening of a tropical malaria outbreak.
The Mindtooth system: Measuring human mental and emotional states
The Mindtooth system is a brand new wearable device for non-invasive real-time brain measurement in everyday life.
EU to drop Russian supply of crude oil “within six months”
The EU announced further energy sanctions on Russia, with supply of crude oil to be phased out "within six months".
Cut energy needs and promote renewable to reach net-zero
To win the net-zero race, we must cut energy needs and make energy sources renewable, argues Professor Phil Hart, Director of Energy and Power at Cranfield University
European Health Data Space could change EU health dynamics
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) proposes infrastructural change in how data is used across healthcare in the EU.
‘Immense harm’ created by the criminalisation of girls in care
Girls in care frequently experience discrimination with the law, as they are overpoliced and overlooked by the system.
Does acute sleep loss affect our social impressions?
Study suggests sleep loss may be having a noticeable impact on how we view and interact with others on a personal level.
Study explores cheaper way to produce compounds for pharmaceuticals
Researchers have developed a new tool that can make it easier and cheaper to fabricate the compounds needed for pharmaceuticals.
A portable desalination unit could be the future of freshwater
Turning seawater into freshwater, a portable desalination unit can affordably generate clean drinking water without filters or pumps.
COVID brain fog like 20 years of ageing or losing 10 IQ points
Scientists find that persistent cognitive symptoms of the virus, known as COVID brain fog, can be equivalent to 20 years of ageing or losing 10 IQ points.
What key changes could improve higher education institutions?
Three key changes to expect in higher education institutions include engaging hands-on courses, technological advances and upskilling.
Gravitational lensing: Warping space-time to view exoplanets
Conceptual imaging techniques, like gravitational lensing, can show exoplanets in 1,000 times more detail than the strongest technology available.
Does student loan repayment have negative health consequences?
Student loan repayment can heighten cardiovascular illness risk for middle-aged adults in the US, as mental health worsens with greater debt.
€2.5 million grant for research on antibiotic resistance
Research on antibiotic resistance, specifically looking at gene-swapping systems in bacteria, has been awarded €2.5 million from the European Research Council.
Method to detect cystic fibrosis infection within minutes
Researchers have created a way to detect cystic fibrosis infection in minutes - beating the current wait time of days.