Scientists say over half of virus survivors have Long COVID
According to scientists at Penn State College of Medicine, over half of virus survivors contract Long COVID.
Perseverance rover finds ancient lake and river systems on Mars
The NASA rover perseverance found evidence of ancient lake and river systems on Mars, a water system that was working 3.8 or 3.6 billion years ago.
Scientists identify gene linking severe COVID and Alzheimer’s
A new study has uncovered a gene that links severe COVID and Alzheimer's, via "immune system changes" that can happen in both conditions.
Piecing Glycoscience together
Frederique Lisacek from SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, discusses the experimental approaches towards Glycoscience and emphasises the need for collecting and integrating glyco-related information.
Merck “COVID pill” sold at forty-times what it costs to make
The "COVID pill" by Merck, found to halve virus hospitalisation and death rates, will be sold in the US at $712 per treatment - while costing $17.74 to produce.
Monitoring changes occurring in the atmosphere
In the latest interview with Open Access Government, the National Center of Meteorology tell us more about their priority areas, such as the importance of earthquake monitoring.
The possibilities of sustainable space exploration
Open Access Government reflects on the meaning of sustainable space exploration, with a specific telescope in mind.
How can the NSF contribute to a global understanding of astronomy?
Open Access Government zeroes in on some of the most powerful telescopes in the world – specifically the promise of new discoveries in the Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST) Vera Rubin Observatory.
The COVID insight of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
We reflect on the work of the Molecular and Cellular Biosciences division (MCB), especially in context of the “complex biological web” of a global pandemic.
Do the intellectual frontiers of physics impact other sciences?
When it comes to physics, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) are prolific in a range of projects – but do their discoveries shape collaborative scientific capacity?
Study finds Pfizer vaccine works at 90% efficacy for six months
The study, published in The Lancet, finds that two doses of the Pfizer vaccine are 90% efficient for six months - decreasing to 47% after that time period.
Study reveals taking regular walks changes brain structure
New research suggests that regular walks can change brain structure - a team of scientists noticed changes in the prefrontal cortex, which improved participant concentration and memory.
Scientists create experimental vaccine for rheumatoid arthritis
The scientists found that "rheumatoid arthritis totally disappeared" in animals that were given the vaccine - creating hope for a functional vaccine.
The European Space Summit 2022: What is at stake?
European Space Policy Institute discloses plans for expanding Europe’s excellence, competitiveness and autonomy, embracing a future-proof approach to space.
Study says 0.0006% chance of myocarditis as COVID vaccine side effect
According to a study with 2,392,924 participants, acute myocarditis is an extremely rare side effect of the COVID vaccine - at 0.0006% likelihood.
Researchers say COVID created largest life expectancy decrease since WWII
According to Oxford University researchers, COVID created the largest life expectancy decrease since WWII - with 93.1% of countries seeing a significant decline.
Merck says “COVID pill” can decrease risk of death by 50%
Pharmaceutical company, Merck, have a "COVID pill" at Phase 3 clinical trial - which seems to decrease risk of death by 50%.
ATTRACT: A funding experiment for innovation
Here Professor Sergio Bertolucci, Chair of the ATTRACT R&D&I Committee (IC) continues to discuss the development of Horizon 2020 funded innovation programme ATTRACT.
Scientists say warming oceans make Earth less bright in space
According to the data, the Earth is getting dimmer and dimmer as warming oceans block light from being reflected off-planet - trapping even more energy in our atmosphere.
Scientists reveal how the brain creates motivation
The study, published in PLoS Biology, looked at the neurotransmitter in the brain that calculates whether to pursue a task - in other words, motivation.
