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New material boosts green hydrogen production efficiency and reduces costs

Researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) have developed a revolutionary catalyst that dramatically boosts the efficiency and affordability of green hydrogen production, paving the way for a sustainable energy future.

Implementation of unmanned aerial vehicles for cloud seeding

Eric Frew, University of Colorado, Research and Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles, explores the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for more effective cloud seeding.

Study reveals one in five older patients marked “do not resuscitate”

A study, published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, found that one in five older, sick patients are recorded as "do not resuscitate" on admission.

Scientists begin work on COVID vaccines which can survive heat

Scientists at the University of California San Diego are developing COVID vaccines that can survive heat - using ideas from plants and bacteria.

Evaluation of older adults with severe dementia

Professor Timothy Kwok of Jockey Club Centre for positive ageing, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, explores how to reliably evaluate older adults with severe dementia.

Japan: A case study of national “readiness” for regenerative medicine

This article focuses on Japan, as a country with a strong and distinctive strategy for delivering RM, and outlines efforts to build regenerative readiness.

Embarking on a disruptive way to treat Multiple Sclerosis and other serious immune diseases

Isabelle Ote and Valérie Barette, Project Leaders at Belgian immunotherapy expert Imcyse, discuss its next phase of growth, and how to apply ImotopeTM technology to the treatment of MS.

COVID-19: Antibody levels for the double-jabbed are waning

Dr Quinton Fivelman, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at London Medical Laboratory, reveals that antibody levels for the double-jabbed are now waning. He asks was the UK Government unwise to relax most COVID precautions in July?.

Policy agenda around social inequalities across the life-course

Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Assistant professor, Scientific programme co-ordinator at the University of Turku, discusses the development of social inequalities across labour market careers.

Giant Rydberg atoms: From scientific curiosity to quantum sensors

F Barry Dunning and Thomas C Killian from the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Rice University depict the benefits of research into the remarkable physical and chemical properties of Rydberg atoms.

Simulating ionosphere bubbles and plasmasphere ducts

Here, J.D. Huba, Vice President at Syntek Technologies, shares their expert insight into simulating ionosphere bubbles and plasmasphere ducts.

Reception & beyond: Social issues in Japan from a Roman law perspective part 2

Following on from a previous article, Professor Mariko Igimi continues to observe current social issues in Japan from the perspective of Roman law.

WHO leader says “there is no vaccine for the climate crisis”

A new editorial, published across 220 journals, expresses the climate concerns of healthcare professionals and researchers - with Dr Ghebreyesus saying "there is no vaccine for the climate crisis".

Study reveals transgender people still face increased risk of death

In a study spanning fifty years, researchers reveal that transgender people still face a disproportionate likelihood of death - a likelihood not connected to gender-affirming hormone treatment.

Why are young people in the UK vaccine hesitant?

ONS data finds that young people are distrustful of the vaccine, the UK Government, and anyone encouraging vaccine take-up - alongside the perception that COVID will not threaten their lives.

EU medical authority denies “urgent need” for third dose of COVID vaccine

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports that there is no "urgent need" for a third dose of COVID vaccine, based...

AI shows 88% accuracy in diagnosing genetic syndromes

The study, published in The Lancet Digital Health, found that deep learning tech had an average accuracy of 88% when it came to diagnosing genetic syndromes.

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