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Pioneering the future of higher education: The role of educators in AI integration

Nicolaas Matthijs addresses the misconceptions around AI in higher education and establishes seven realities of how AI will improve efficiencies and unlock potential in the classroom.
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Does video gaming put our hearing at risk?

Video gamers worldwide may be unknowingly putting themselves at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus.
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Machine learning leads to green energy breakthrough

Kyushu University joined Osaka University and the Fine Ceramics Center to utilise machine learning to accelerate the discovery of vital materials for advancing green energy technologies.
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What makes love so strong? The neuroscience behind love and loss

Neuroscientists from the University of Colorado Boulder have revealed the biological signals of desire, explaining why certain bonds are more profound than others.
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Should the wider population be paying attention to their blood sugar levels?

Diabetes represents a huge burden on health systems and sufferers, but accurately monitoring blood sugar levels could help people to take control of their health before more serious issues come to light.
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‘Pot for Life’ will this new scheme solve the UK’s pension crisis? 

The UK faces a pension crisis, with state pensions now funded on a pay-as-you-go basis.
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Researchers reveal blood cell traits influence risk of rare blood cancer

Scientists have revealed how common variations in our blood cells can act as unexpected allies to cancer-causing mutations.

Plug making green hydrogen a reality in Europe and beyond

In late September, Germany and England joined forces to propel the industry forward with green hydrogen. Combined with series of other initiatives, Plug sees this declaration as an encouraging signal for the development of the green hydrogen sector.
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Local government’s financial crisis: Are local institutions disappearing?

One in five English councils on the brink of bankruptcy: What will it take to save them?
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How does our diet and lifestyle affect our hair growth?

According to hair stylists, 68% of women are unhappy about their hair. How women feel about our hair correlates strongly with our feelings. The most common complaints are that our hair is 'too dry', 'it's falling out', or it 'grows too slowly'.
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Inhealthcare: Creating services to help the NHS tackle the growing backlog of elective care

Bryn Sage, CEO of remote patient monitoring provider Inhealthcare, explains how the company’s digital health technology is helping to ease pressures across the NHS, reduce hospital admissions, and improve patients’ health outcomes.
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Astronomers discover an Earth-sized planet in our cosmic backyard

A team of astronomers has identified a planet closer and younger than any other Earth-sized world.
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Key step in the formation of unique moon rocks revealed

Scientists have unveiled a crucial process in creating a distinctive rock type found on the Moon. This discovery highlights these lunar rocks' signature composition and presence.
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The immediate impact of e-hookah vaping on vascular health

With the rise of vaping continuing to increase, electronic (e-) hookahs have been advertised as a safer tobacco alternative, but it’s not all it seems.
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Multiple sclerosis – the disease of a thousand faces

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that impacts the central nervous system, affecting everything we do. For many patients, the main question is: how do I confront this life-changing condition?
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How dietary restriction protects the brain and delays ageing

Researchers at the Buck Institute have revealed a link between dietary restriction, a gene called OXR1, and the preservation of brain health.
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Unraveling the potential of antisense therapies to target neuropilin 1 in the fight against...

Secarna Pharmaceuticals, the next-generation antisense drug discovery and development company, is developing novel approaches to successfully target Neuropilin 1 (NRP1), a promising target for the treatment of cancer.
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Britain has a plan to let aid through in Gaza

After an assessment by the World Food Program (WFP), the hunger crisis in Gaza has reached a critical point.
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Cabo Verde achieves malaria-free status

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in the global fight against the disease.
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Twisted ringbots navigate and map unknown environments

Researchers have revealed the twisted ringbot, soft robots capable of engaging in three simultaneous behaviours.

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