How meditation can alter behaviour and focus
The largest new study of its kind finds that meditation could assist people to become less prone to making mistakes.
Study finds young COVID patients have increased oxidative stress
According to new data, even young COVID patients have increased oxidative stress - a factor connected to ageing, diabetes and HIV.
70% of physicians unaware of how to treat someone with a disability
Researchers from Mass General have found that physicians are lacking basic understanding on how to care and treat people with disabilities.
Shark antibody-like proteins could neutralise COVID-19 viruses
Antibody-like proteins from the immune systems of sharks could help to prepare for future coronaviruses, according to new research.
Why is political polarisation increasing in democratic countries?
A new study demonstrates that political divides have become deeper now than at any other point in the last 50 years.
Study finds genetic instructions for cells that aid crop climate tolerance
A new US study funded by the National Science Foundation, reveals how plants resist climate stressors like flooding or drought.
Scientists examine the impact of deforestation on tropical governments
Panama and other governments of tropical countries set out to understand how to inhibit deforestation and deliver reforestation tactics following the COP26 conference.
Convidecia vaccine 57.5% effective against symptomatic COVID
Phase Three trial shows Convidecia vaccine 57.5% effective against symptomatic COVID, while 91.7% effective against severe COVID.
Study identifies factors in blood linked to severe COVID
Unique “indicators” in the blood of patients with severe and fatal COVID could create simple diagnostic tests - to help doctors identify who could become critically ill.
Scientists discover new theory for conscious cognitive operations
The concept of consciousness is related to complex cognitive operations in the brain, and adaptive and flexible behaviour in humans and animals are based on these operations.
What are we saying when we don’t represent diverse voices in our teaching?
Joy Mbakwe, Head of English at Lilian Baylis Technology College, discusses an ongoing issue in education - the absence of a diverse curriculum in classrooms around the UK.
Fossil reveals car sized millipedes once roamed Northern England
The beaches of Northern England have revealed the largest ever giant millipede fossil to date – the size of a car.
UK pushes for lower carbon emissions in the built environment
New homes and buildings are to produce much less carbon emissions in order to help the UK move towards its net zero goals.
European Commission approves Novavax COVID vaccine for use
The Commission gave a conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) to the Novavax COVID vaccine, with 100 million doses expected in early 2022.
Chronic pain is the norm for 50% of people with long-term conditions
According to a UK study, those with multimorbidity are statistically between two and four times as likely to experience chronic pain.
The rapid shrinkage of the Himalayan glaciers
A study has revealed that the renowned Himalayan glaciers have lost over 40% of their area, threatening millions of people in Asia with lack of water availability.
Scientists say AstraZeneca protection decreases after three months
According to data from two million people in Scotland and 42 million people in Brazil, AstraZeneca vaccine protection drops significantly three months after double-dosing.
Gender equality in male-dominated fields takes continuous effort
A study analysing long-term recruitment measures for gender equality has found that they work, but require a sustained commitment for success.
Study says prior infection gives 19% protection against Omicron
COVID infection previously created 85% protection against Delta - now, scientists say that this protection falls to 19% against Omicron.
Study finds race erased in air pollution mortality calculations
Study finds older Black and Hispanic people are more likely to die prematurely due to exposure to air pollution, with race disparities in health costing $100 billion in the US.