Scientists have developed a new method to measure and remove sulfate from water, potentially leading to cleaner waterways and more
Month: February 2024
Heart attack significantly increases risk of other health conditions
Having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions, a major new study shows.
First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely
A revolutionary nanomaterial with huge potential to tackle multiple global challenges could be developed further without acute risk to human
The immune system’s moonlighters
Our immune system is remarkably powerful. It quickly assembles teams of cells to eliminate threats inside our bodies. But sometimes,
New genetic therapy holds promise for ALS and frontotemporal dementia
Neuroscientists at Macquarie University in Australia have developed a single-dose genetic medicine that has been proven to halt the progression
Baleen whales evolved a unique larynx to communicate but cannot escape human noise
Baleen whales are the largest animals to have ever roamed our planet and as top predators play a vital role
Sleep improves ability to recall complex events
Sleep helps consolidate our memory of complex associations, thus supporting the ability to complete memories of whole events. Researchers had
Air pollution linked to more signs of Alzheimer’s in brain
People with higher exposure to traffic-related air pollution were more likely to have high amounts of amyloid plaques in their
New study finds chemical composition of US air pollution changed over time
A new study published in Atmospheric Environment by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill analyzed space
Why do(n’t) people support being nudged towards healthier diets?
You may not realise it, but “nudge” has been used by businesses, policy-makers and governments for years to prod the
