Shaping the future of research into epilepsy
There are 21 epilepsy-related deaths every week in the UK - here, Maxine Smeaton, Chief Executive of Epilepsy Research UK discusses what the future holds for essential epilepsy treatment research.
Cognitive technology for forgetting unforgettable memory
Junya Morita, Associate Professor at Shizuoka, discusses the mechanisms of negative collective behaviours in online society, and technology behind combatting them.
Scientists explore new potential treatment for epilepsy
Scientists at the University of Nottingham are exploring the potential of new treatment for epilepsy, as they reveal that neuron connections in the brain can be a good indicator of disease progression.
Improving the safety of mechanical products
Masaru Ogawa, Associate Professor at Kogakuin University, underlines the importance of improving the safety of mechanical products, in particular, the stress states that occur within a structure.
SWINOSTICS: Field-diagnostics in pig farming
Here, R&D Director Alessandro Giusti details the work of the Horizon 2020 funded SWINOSTICS project to tackle viruses causing epidemics in pig farming.
Scientists find way to turn plastic waste into jet fuel
A team of researchers at Washington State University have found a way to turn 90% of plastic waste into jet fuel within the space of an hour.
Osteoarthritis: Innovation in biomechanics, biology and imaging
Nigel Shrive and David Hart from the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, unravel the complexity of osteoarthritis and stress the need to integrate innovation in biomechanics, biology and imaging.
Atmospheric science: Air pollution at night
April Hiscox, Associate Professor at The University of South Carolina Department of Geography, details what we need to know about air pollution at night in this special atmospheric science focus.
Global bioinformatics surveillance: SARS-CoV-2 variant detection tests
Shiao Yee, Marketing Communications Manager, Novacyt Group, discusses how global bioinformatics surveillance drives innovation in SARS-CoV-2 variant detection tests.
Scientists use new strategy to identify ‘alien’ life on other planets
When it comes to finding 'alien' life on other planets, scientists have a new theory - that extraterrestrial life is completely different to Earth-life, so finding biosignatures may not be as important as previously thought.
Building readiness for innovative health technologies
Senior Researcher in Social Science Michael Morrison explains why disruptive technologies need institutional and systemic readiness to truly realise the benefits of healthcare innovation.
Scientists estimate plate tectonics begun 3.6 billion years ago
Scientists have found new evidence that modern plate tectonics begun roughly 3.6 billion years ago - a key feature of planet Earth's unique ability to support life.
Hack the Arctic: Transforming data into solutions as a community
Stephany Mazon from the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research at the University of Helsinki, discusses how the ‘Hack the Arctic’ hackathon is making use of Arctic environmental data.
Astronomy: Discovering the Universe with cutting-edge technology
Saku Tsuneta, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, charts discoveries made about the Universe with cutting-edge technology in this fascinating astronomy focus.
Immune system research: Vaccines and immunotherapeutics
Dr Babita Agrawal, Professor at the University of Alberta, discusses both the vital present and future roles of vaccines and immunotherapeutics in combatting COVID-19.
Scientists measure natural brightness of night sky
The enigmatic brightness of the night sky is the subject of endless poems and songs, but how does it really look without light pollution?
Researchers given £5m to understand COVID-19 severity in India and the UK
Four research partnerships have been awarded £5 million to provide a deeper understanding of COVID-19 severity in India and the UK.
CureVac mRNA vaccine can be stored at normal fridge temperature
The CureVac mRNA vaccine is currently in final stages of clinical trials - but it is expected to perform like Pfizer and Moderna, with the bonus of surviving at ordinary refrigeration temperatures.
Indro Mukerjee appointed new CEO of Innovate UK
Indro Mukerjee has been appointed the new CEO of Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.
Scientists use new strategy to find planets that contain life
Scientists have a list of 4,000 possibly Earth-like planets orbiting stars like the Sun, but only some have the possibility to be planets that contain life - how can they be identified?
