BMJ study explores potential for “eradication of COVID-19”
The BMJ Global Health study looks at how the "eradication of COVID-19" could work - if high vaccination happens in every country, and all vaccines remain up-to-date.
Black liver transplant patients have lower survival rates than white or Hispanic patients
Black recipients of liver transplants have lower post-transplant survival rates than white or Hispanic patients, according to a new study from Keck Medicine of USC.
UCAS say record number of students got their first choice university
On A-level results day, a record 395,770 students have gotten the grades to secure their first choice university - which means 91% of incoming university students are where they wanted to be.
COVID-19 infection linked to preterm births
Pregnant individuals who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of having a preterm birth, according to researchers at The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
Study says men have “major influence” on workplace gender equality
The study, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, finds that men can have major influence on workplace gender equality - if they appear to support women, they can change dynamics of hostility and isolation.
Consumers would abandon online services with a poor login experience
Marc Power, regional vice president of UKI-MENA at Auth0, discusses what online services should take away from a recent YouGov report about consumers login experience.
Satellite data can help reduce carbon emissions in shipping industry
Start-up company uses satellite data to develop technology that will help reduce CO2 emissions produced by the shipping industry.
Rare case of brain inflammation after mild COVID-19 infection
Physicians at University of California San Diego School of Medicine describe the first known case of a young, healthy adult who suffered brain inflammation after mild COVID-19 infection.
Study finds 95% of renewable energy capacity in richest countries
With the release of the much-anticipated IPCC report, the decarbonisation race is on - but some countries will have an easier transition to renewable technology, while others will risk their populations and economies.
MIT invent medical glue that can seal blood-soaked injuries
MIT researchers, inspired by the way a barnacle clings to a rock, have invented a medical glue that can seal injured tissues and stop bleeding within fifteen seconds.
Why digital transformation needs to be part of wider business transformation
Lindsay Lucas, Managing Director of Software Solved, discusses why digital transformation in healthcare should not be carried out in isolation but rather as part of a wider business transformation.
US Infrastructure Bill proposes $73 billion for clean energy
The $1 trillion Infrastructure Bill, formally known as BIF, is a momentous and era-defining kind of proposal - with $73 billion laid aside for investment into clean energy infrastructure and electric-vehicle charging stations.
Open Bionics opens first UK clinic for amputees
Open Bionics opens its first clinic in the UK to deliver 3D printed bionic arms for amputees.
Fibre optic cables fed through water pipes in UK broadband trial
Fibre optic cables will be fed through water pipes in a new UK Government broadband trial to connect more hard-to-reach homes.
Researchers uncover Australia’s largest flying reptile
Researchers from the University of Queensland have discovered Australia’s largest flying reptile, a pterosaur, which has been named the Thapunngaka shawi.
IPCC report says climate change puts “billions of people in danger”
The IPCC report, which took eight years to compile, finds that human activity is definitely responsible for climate change - putting "billions of people in danger", according to UN chief António Guterres.
Researchers to make trees more resilient to climate change
Six research teams across the UK will receive a share of £10.5 million to help trees adapt to climate change and capture greenhouse gas emissions.
Scientists discover new part of brain that remembers faces
Neuroscientists have discovered the closest thing to the infamous "grandmother neuron" - they have identified the cells responsible for how the brain remembers faces.
Financial Risk from the Global COVID-19 Pandemic
Here, we discover what we need to know about addressing the increased financial risk from the global COVID-19 pandemic, starting with the background and challenges faced.
Study finds overfishing still happens in Marine Protected Areas
A new study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, found that overfishing was still an issue on the little-investigated borders of a Marine Protected Area (MPA).