Scientists propose new strategy to identify early signs of dementia
A new 'white matter lesion' mapping tool can find early signs of dementia, with more than 70% accuracy in measuring mental decline.
New research explores the mutation of COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Illinois investigated how the mutation of COVID-19 is making the virus stronger.
Sewage tracking could alert to early warning signs of coronavirus outbreaks
A government project, supported by the Natural Environment Research Council and funded by UK Research and Innovation, is using sewage tracking to alert to early warnings of coronavirus outbreaks across the UK.
COVID-19 in New York: The outbreak came from atleast 109 sources
Researchers have investigated the origins of COVID-19 in New York - from the sources that started the infection, to how it spread through the population.
Depression, anxiety and heart disease connected via same brain region
Researchers at Cambridge University found that over-activity in one brain region links depression, anxiety, and heart disease.
Food waste will be transformed into animal food under UKRI-back project
A new project backed with £5.9 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will convert food waste into animal food using insects and carbon-cutting technology.
Research finds hydroxychloroquine does not work against COVID-19
A study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases found that hydroxychloroquine did not work to protect healthcare professionals from COVID-19.
Researchers given £2.3m to investigate the neurological impacts of COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Liverpool and King’s College London have received a £2.3 million fund from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to investigate the neurological impacts of COVID-19.
Could tiny pendulums be the way to detect dark matter?
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have proposed a novel method for detecting dark matter.
Standardising methods for measuring COVID-related deaths
Richard J. C. Brown, Head of Metrology and Jan-Theodoor Janssen, Chief Scientist from the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, explore why the system doesn’t work if everyone is measuring COVID-related deaths differently and how a standardised international definition of COVID-related deaths could bolster public trust.
Molecular science: The importance of sustainable manufacturing of chiral amines
Francesco Mutti, Professor of Biocatalysis at the University of Amsterdam’s Van’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) highlights an aspect of molecular science that concerns the sustainable manufacturing of chiral amines.
Molecular intelligence: The rise of supramolecular nanomachines
Prof Dr Daniela A. Wilson from the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) tells us what we need to know about molecular intelligence – the rise of supramolecular nanomachines with controlled shape and motility.
Batteries – Calorimetry and Safety at the IAM-AWP: At the forefront of battery research
Dr Carlos Ziebert, Group Leader at the IAM-AWP of the KIT, explains the different areas of their current research in the field of Lithium-ion and post-Li batteries.
NanoStreeM: Final outcomes and perspectives – nanomaterials and risk
Here, Dr Dimiter Prodanov from IMEC explains the final outcomes and perspectives of the NanoStreeM project, including comments on nanomaterials and risk.
Simulating ionosphere bubbles in the equatorial ionosphere
J.D. Huba from Syntek Technologies shares his expert thoughts on simulating ionosphere bubbles in the equatorial ionosphere.
Physics in Finland: Open science in the making
Katri Huitu and Kati Lassila-Perini from Helsinki Institute of Physics, Finland, chart open science in the making including a short overview of related accelerator research expertise in Finland.
Robotic manipulation research: From the laboratory to the real world
Here, Professor Kensuke Harada discusses the implementation of robotic manipulation research in the real world.
Research and Innovation in Europe: Pushing science forward after COVID-19
Megan Warrender, Assistant Editor at Open Access Government, discusses research and innovation in Europe, and why in a post COVID-19 world, science is more important than ever.
Chemistry: Nanocellulose filters for water purification
Benjamin S. Hsiao, Distinguished Professor from Stony Brook University details nanocellulose filters for water purification in this fascinating chemistry focus.
Gravitational wave science in Europe: from Virgo to Einstein Telescope
Professor Jo van den Brand at the National Institute for Subatomic Physics (Nikhef) discusses developments in the world of gravitational wave science.
