The value of nature
Recognising the complex, closely intertwined relationships between humans and nature can lead to better, more cost-effective decisions, outlines Susan Canney, Director of the Mali Elephant Project.
Scientists discover 16 genes linked to ICU COVID cases
Scientists say that 16 specific genes are potentially responsible for why some people become ICU COVID cases, and others don't.
Contribution of computational methods to catalyst development
Prof Masahiro Kamitani at Kitasato University explains recent contributions of computational analyses in the development of homogeneous catalysts
EU stops all Horizon Europe funding going to Russia
The European Commission has stopped all grants of Horizon Europe funding to Russia - with existing Horizon 2020 payments, involving 78 Russian institutions, also suspended.
The burden of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures on physicians and patients
The importance of increasing awareness of nonepileptic spells among physicians, patients, families and the general public
Earth’s closest black hole actually “vampire” two-star system
It has been scientifically accepted that Earth's closest black hole is about 1,000 light-years away - but now, research suggests that black hole doesn't exist.
Unlocking dark matter for genome remodelling
Dr Helen Rowe, Senior Lecturer in Epigenetics, outlines the significance of research into dark matter and genome remodelling
Five more countries join WHO mRNA technology transfer
The World Health Organisation announced that Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, Serbia and Vietnam would join the mRNA technology transfer scheme.
New clues for reproducing breast milk in baby formula
Frederique Lisacek from SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, ponders if we are getting closer to reproducing breast milk in baby formula
Irreproducibility and scientific truth
Ute Deichmann from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel, explores the issues of irreproducibility and scientific truth
Using geophysical tools detecting the trace of active fault on seafloor
Gwo-shyh Song discusses one of the sub-projects of the Taiwan Earthquakes Center to conduct a high-resolution seabed geophysical survey around Taiwan offshore areas.
4.4 million galaxies revealed by new space map
A map of space has revealed an astonishingly detailed radio image of more than 4.4 million objects and a very dynamic picture of our Universe.
Combining AI tech with drug development efforts
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) change the process of drug development for the pharmaceutical industry?
The Dream Warmer: Effective & safe treatment for neonatal hypothermia
Dr Anne Hansen, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, exposes neonatal hypothermia as a silent killer and discusses what can be done to prevent the condition.
The reality of carbon capture utilisation technologyÂ
Carbon capture technology is mostly marketed as a beneficial solution to the emission crisis, yet the technology in reality uses too much energy.
JPND: Neurodegenerative disease research without boundaries
Jacqueline Hoogendam, JPND’s newly elected Vice-Chair and Executive Board member talks about JPND’s past and present strategies in its outreach campaign within and beyond Europe.
New storm forecast model can predict electrical damage
With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events like storms, researchers have created a model that can prepare for damage risks - one full day in advance.
BioNTech will ship mobile mRNA vaccine factories to Africa
BioNTech reveal plans to ship mobile mRNA vaccine factories to some countries in Africa - with vaccine manufacturing expected only in late 2023.
Treating multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
Andrew Nunn, Professor of Epidemiology, Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit at UCL, describes the first phase 3 trial of a shortened treatment for MDR-TB.
Methane responsible for 85% of natural gas emissions across London
Researchers analysing London’s atmosphere find that the city is releasing more methane than previously thought, due to natural gas infrastructure leaks.
