Performance enhancing drugs can induce eating disorders
A study finds that performance and appearance enhancing drugs are closely linked to eating disorder symptoms in the US - especially in college-age groups.
Did the COVID-19 lockdown affect pollution exposure?
Using a new modelling method to measure finer levels of nitrogen dioxide, a study finds that people had less exposure to pollution during COVID-19 lockdowns globally.
LED-illuminated fishing nets cut 95% of bycatch, protecting threatened species
A new study highlights the benefits of LED illuminated fishing nets, which reduce the bycatch of sharks and skates while still sustaining catch rates of target species – as well as protecting others.
COVID brain impact similar to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
It is now well-known that the virus can create severe respiratory issues - but the impact of COVID on the brain is an equally important, unanswered question.
Antarctic sea ice uniquely changes for first time in 100 years
An increase in sea ice surrounding Antarctica since 1979 is a unique feature of the Antarctic climate - not seen since 1905, according to Ohio University researchers.
Islamophobia still passes “the dinner-table test”
In 2011, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi said that Islamophobia passed "the dinner table test" - ten years later, Islamophobia accounts for 45% of documented religious hate crimes.
Has COVID-19 impacted physicians who care for children with cancer?
Research reveals a global link between COVID-19 and the capacity of paediatric oncology health professionals to provide high quality care.
Some marine creatures protect each other from climate warming
Scientists reveal that some marine species are able to protect others from dangers of climate change by shielding them from heat
£2.5 million scheme to support BAME students in postgraduate research
To inspire more Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students into postgraduate research, Durham university have introduced a £2.5 million scheme to diversify their education programmes.
Poor housing creates respiratory health issues for Indigenous children
In First Nation communities in Canada, poor housing conditions lead to frequent rates of respiratory infections - especially in children under three.
Unvaccinated teens nine times likelier to be hospitalised
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that unvaccinated teenagers are nine times likelier to be hospitalised with Omicron.
Tiny “falloposcope” can detect early ovarian cancer
Scientists invented the ‘falloposcope’ to detect early-stage ovarian cancer - now, making history, a surgeon successfully used the device to capture images of fallopian tubes.
Digital local government: This time it is personal
John McMahon, Product Director at IEG4, discusses the evolution of personalisation across the web - highlighting the benefits for local authorities who wholeheartedly embrace it within their digital services.
European parliament adopts draft of Digital Services Act
The Digital Services Act (DSA), a European attempt to place digital regulations on tech giants like Facebook and Google, passed with a strong majority.
Plastic pollution could decrease by 85% with policy action
A new policy tool developed by scientists, ‘Plastic Drawdown’, can help governments to radically cut plastic waste by 2030.
Scientists discover “giant, rose-shaped” coral reef near Tahiti
When French Polynesia experienced a bleaching event in 2019, against the odds, this giant, rose-shaped coral reef survived.
What are the side effects of the Pfizer booster vaccine?
Here, we explain side effects of the Pfizer booster vaccine – with a look at how they impact menstrual cycles.
Hospital trials app to help new parents caring for premature babies
Parents of babies leaving the NICU have been using an app to get real-time medical updates - giving them vital information that may otherwise get lost.
European Commission to “radically raise” microchip production
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Europe would "radically raise" microchip production - predicting that demand will "double in the next decade".
Moderna aim to make combined flu-COVID vaccine for 2023
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, CEO Stéphane Bancel said Moderna aim to create a combined flu and COVID vaccine.