Robot performs laparoscopic surgery without human intervention
A team at Johns Hopkins University created a robot that successfully performed laparoscopic surgery - without human intervention.
Astronomers find some stars can still form planets even near death
Astronomers have discovered that stars, even when near death, can possibly still birth planets.
What happens to our brains when we multitask?
The Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience have been shedding light on how health brains are able to multitask while walking
Blood of COVID patients holds new treatment for virus
Scientists have discovered 'nano-bubbles' in the blood of COVID patients - proteins that can act as decoys for the virus, protecting the organs.
Scientists create artificial muscles from natural materials
At the University of Freiburg, scientists have created artificial muscles from natural proteins - less Dr Frankenstein, more future potential for reconstructive medicine or soft robotics.
£11.6 million available for gender and health inequality research
In Canada, a coalition of organisations are funding £11.6 million (CAD 20 million) into Women RISE - a call for gender and health equality research projects.
Astronomers find “peculiar object” just 4,000 lightyears away
Australian scientists discover a "peculiar object" emitting a giant burst of energy three times an hour, relatively close to Earth.
Wearable technology can detect and control drinking habits
Wearable sensors can help detect when heavy drinking consumption can lead to negative consequences, by measuring levels of intoxication through the skin .
Five inventions that could change the world
The Innovate UK grant will sponsor the development of inventions - from 3D-printed knee replacements to a device that recycles shower water for washing machines.
AI models of dinosaur fossils advance image segmentation process
Three embryonic skulls of dinosaurs, found in the Gobi Desert, have been segmented with an AI process through CT scanning technology – which better preserves dinosaur remains
Strong racial identity improves body image in Black youth
A new study has found that Black adolescents are more body positive when they have a strong connection to their racial identity.
Looking through time with the James Webb Space telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at its new home and is preparing to calibrate its mirrors and start collecting data on the universe
The environmental competition to challenge coastal pollution
Geovation has launched a national challenge, to award £5000 to find a sustainable solution in tackling coastal pollution.
Research shows Omicron has 37 mutations on spike protein
Omicron appears to have 37 mutations on the spike protein, which is three to five times more than other variants.
COVID brain impact similar to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
It is now well-known that the virus can create severe respiratory issues - but the impact of COVID on the brain is an equally important, unanswered question.
Plastic pollution could decrease by 85% with policy action
A new policy tool developed by scientists, ‘Plastic Drawdown’, can help governments to radically cut plastic waste by 2030.
Moderna aim to make combined flu-COVID vaccine for 2023
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, CEO Stéphane Bancel said Moderna aim to create a combined flu and COVID vaccine.
‘Artificial pancreas’ uses algorithm to protect body from diabetes
Scientists have created an 'artificial pancreas' that uses an algorithm to protect the body - especially ground-breaking for young children with type 1 diabetes.
Successful adaptation after immigration helped by cultural similarities
Research looking at successful immigration - analysing those who remain in their new locations as opposed to those who leave - finds that cultural similarities play a key role in the decision.
Study finds three doses of Pfizer vaccine can handle Omicron
New data suggests that the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine, at three doses, is enough to stop the Omicron variant from creating severe COVID.
