Glycoscience: One of the key enablers for the bioeconomy
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, argues that glycoscience is one of the key enablers for bioeconomy.
ESO finds black hole in star cluster outside Milky Way
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) have found a black hole outside the Milky Way, roughly 160,000 light-years away from Earth.
What is a virus? An exploration for middle school students
Ann Matthysse, Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, explores what exactly a virus is, with a specific focus on RNA viruses and SARS-CoV-2.
A risky future for Europe’s universities
European University Association President, Michael Murphy, and Senior Policy Coordinator Thomas Jorgensen, discuss the changing future of higher education across Europe.
Prioritising brain research in Europe
Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director at European Brain Council, explains the importance of prioritising brain research in Europe today.
Study connects housing insecurity to vaccine hesitancy in Black communities
Research by Augusta University, published in Vaccines, found that housing insecurity is connected to vaccine hesitancy in Black communities - especially when it comes to the younger population.
Scientists identify highest level of UK COVID infections since 2020
According to the latest data, UK COVID infections are at their highest since May, 2020 - with levels especially high in school-aged children.
Sustainable housing: Achievable goal or financial nightmare?
Alex Oldman, at Civica, looks at where organisations are on their decarbonisation journey and what’s next for housing.
Study finds suicide risk disparities in LGBT adults
A study identifies suicide risk disparities amongst lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults, with differences based on sexuality, gender, age, and race.
Artificial intelligence & other cancer screening innovations
General Manager, Hologic UK and Ireland, keeps us up to speed with grasping the possibilities of AI and other innovations in cancer screening
UK introduce mandatory COVID vaccination for NHS staff
From April 2022, there will be a mandatory COVID vaccination requirement for NHS staff - currently over 100,000 staff are unvaccinated.
The impact of the pandemic on children’s eyesight
Max Halford, Clinical Lead at the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, discusses the impact of the pandemic on children’s eyesight across the UK.
The struggle for air-conditioning in a warming climate
Between 64 and 100 million households in India, Brazil, Mexico, and Indonesia will struggle to acquire aircon units by the year 2040.
Rice: The little world traveller
Sarah Moran, Vice President, International from USA Rice, walks us through what we need to know about rice, the little world traveller
How healthcare stayed cyber-healthy in a pandemic
Toby Griffiths, Head of Innovation and Delivery for NHS Digital’s Data Security Centre, discusses how NHS Digital tackled cyber security issues
The evolving role of telemedicine in epilepsy care
Arun Swaminathan MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Epilepsy at the University of Nebraska explores the challenges and benefits of telemedicine following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maternal health: Vitamin D in pre-eclampsia
Dr AlBendar of Clinical Medicine in DOHaD & Founder of The Womb Effect, explains the role of vitamin D in pre-eclampsia in this maternal health focus
US study finds social bias can influence access to PrEP
A new study, published in AIDS and Behavior, finds that healthcare providers still have some social bias about who should be given PrEP - the HIV prevention drug.
New ocean model traces COVID-related plastic waste
The pandemic has increased demand for single-use plastics such as face masks, gloves, and face shields – so what happens to COVID-related plastic waste?
Machine identifies suicidal thoughts with 91% accuracy
Researchers have developed a new machine with a learning-based approach to recognise adolescents undergoing suicidal thoughts and behaviour.