The unseen story behind ALMA’s Invisible Universe
NAOJ Director General Saku Tsuneta shows us the unseen side of ALMA, the world’s largest radio telescope array.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill 89% effective against death
Pfizer has announced that its antiviral pill, PAXLOVID, is 89% effective in reducing COVID-19 hospitalisation and death.
Research highlights sex differences in developing kidney stones
New research presents an insight into the risk of developing kidney stones and the link between differences in sex.
Lung blood vessels show alteration from COVID-19 in new X-ray
The brightest ever X-ray shows damage caused by COVID-19 in the lungs’ smallest blood vessels, released by a special particle accelerator.
WHO approves Bharat Biotech Covaxin for emergency use
Today (3 November) the World Health Organisation has approved the COVID vaccine, Bharat Biotech Covaxin, for Emergency Use Authorisation.
ALMA telescope finds signs of water 12 billion light years away
The ALMA telescope has found signs of water in a distant galaxy, over 12 billion light years away from Earth.
Microbial electrosynthesis for sustainable bioproduction
Arpita Bose, PhD, Associate Professor at Washington University illustrates how microbes may prove essential for developing sustainable technologies as we strive for greener economies.
Study says 3D printing is secret weapon for coral restoration
Global warming continues to bleach the coral reef, destroying marine ecosystems - but scientists believe the future of coral restoration lies in 3D printing.
New “clickable” COVID vaccine patch in early stages of testing
The University of Texas is creating a COVID vaccine patch, which can protect against the virus - without the use of a needle.
Study examines “deeper, hidden layers” on Jupiter
A University of Leicester study looks at the mystery of "deeper, hidden layers" beneath Jupiter, using new data from NASA's Juno spacecraft.
Swedish researchers create vehicles powered by light
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have invented microscopically tiny vehicles - which are powered 100% by light.
Scientists find that expectations influence pain intensity
The study found that expectations of how painful something will be, actually changes how the pain feels.
Indigenous youth resilience: Water protectors
Dr Dawn Martin-Hill and Dr Christine Wekerle from McMaster University highlight Indigenous youth resilience research, including comment on what water teaches us.
Study says air pollution changes sperm count via brain inflammation
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers find that air pollution can decrease sperm count - via brain inflammation.
UK-India collaboration to boost 5G networks and future telecoms
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announces two new UK-India collaborations to boost 5G networks and future telecoms networks.
Scientists find molecular reason for creation of chronic pain
A new study finds the exact molecular mechanism that turns acute pain into chronic pain - a condition that leads to the use of opioids and often, lifelong addiction.
Scientists find link between health policies and political favouritism
A new study reveals that WHO public health policies are poorly implemented in countries where corporations have influence via corruption and political favouritism.
Scientists witness white dwarf “switching on and off” for first time
For the first time, scientists have been able to witness a white dwarf "switching on and off" via a NASA satellite.
Scientists able to reverse negative effects of pain in brain
A study, published in Nature Neuroscience, finds that pain can block how dopamine functions - meaning that the negative effects of pain can theoretically be reversed.
European Innovation Council selects 65 start-ups to receive €363 million fund
The European Innovation Council has selected 65 start-ups and SMEs to receive €363 million of funding for breakthrough innovations.
