Scientists find new type of star covered with carbon and oxygen
A group of astronomers from the University of La Plata and Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics found a new type of star - covered in the by-product of helium burning.
Mutually supportive relationships improve future health
Good, social relationships mean an individual receives but also gives significant support - now, scientists suggest that the giving part may improve future health.
Lowest-income populations face 40% more exposure to heat waves
Rising global temperatures are creating imminent heat waves, which are set to impact poorer populations more substantially than wealthier ones.
County devolution: How technology can make unitary councils a timeless trend
Scott Goodwin, Head of Local Government at Idox, explains how technology can make unitary councils a lasting and functional element.
Advancing a competitive bioeconomy for a sustainable future
Philippe Mengal, Executive Director at CBE JU ‐ Circular Bio‐based Europe Joint Undertaking, charts the priorities for advancing a competitive bioeconomy in Europe for a sustainable future.
Challenges of clinical microbiology in resource-restricted settings
Dr Zisis Kozlakidis & Prof Olivier Vandenberg, describe the challenges of clinical microbiology in resource-restricted settings
NHS report finds ethnic minorities less likely to get therapy
A report by the NHS Race and Health Observatory finds "clear inequalities" in how ethnic minorities are less likely to be given Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
AI & cancer: Big data, big gains for medicine
Orlando Agrippa, CEO and Founder of RwHealth, turns the spotlight on AI and cancer, where big data brings big gains for medicine
Rural US sees worse COVID impact due to low vaccine uptake
Across the US, those living in rural counties have been more affected by variants of the COVID-19 vaccine, with a faster rate of spread as well as more deaths due to lower rates of vaccination.
Researchers create six step guide to improve global water quality
The University of Waterloo have created six steps to improve water quality, address nitrogen pollution and examine nitrogen legacies.
Digital transformation for situation awareness
Geoff Hoyle, Director at Zest Consult, explains what we need to know about a programme management approach concerning a digital transformation project for situation awareness.
20% of African heritage sites threatened by climate change
The African coast – along with its numerous heritage sites – are at risk of being damaged and lost to extreme sea levels and erosion.
US funds $18 million for particle accelerator technology
The US Department of Energy will fund $18 million for research on particle accelerator technology.
Team discovers crucial gene in soybean, after 30 year hunt
The University of Illinois team have figured out which gene controls protein content in soybeans - a breakthrough for global food security.
Bridging the gap between public understanding and realities of living alongside elephants
Dr Becky Shu-Chen, Conservationist and Project Coordinator for China at the Zoological Society of London, explores the possibilities of positive human-wildlife coexistence, and how technology can be used to protect elephants.
What are the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions?
Researchers find that moderate calorie restrictions – with no specific diet – can shift the immuno-metabolic state in a way which can be protective of human health.
Scientists find potential “habitable zone” near dead star
An international team has found what could be a planet with one billion years of "habitable zone" time left.
Denmark: Moving towards personalised medicine
Magnus Heunicke, Minister for Health at the Danish Ministry of Health, argues that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to Denmark moving towards personalised medicine.
COVID virus can infect throat 40 hours after entering body
A human trial, done via purposeful infection of 36 people, found that the COVID virus can infect the throat just 40 hours after entering the body.
Unvaccinated people at higher risk of needing ICU for Omicron
Vaccinated adults with COVID-19 had less severe illness during the omicron surge compared with unvaccinated adults – who were more likely to need intensive care.