Ayahuasca has transformational impact on how you think and feel
Ayahuasca's profound effect on the brain can help cure depression and improve planning, memory and language, says new study.
Estimates suggest population growth rate to peak at 8.6 billion
A new projection of the population growth rate highlights that the world’s population could peak at 8.5 billion people by 2050, and decline to 7 billion in 2100.
The EU’s Horizon Europe funding freeze is causing disputes
€12.5M set aside by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for Hungarian universities impacted by EU’s Horizon Europe funding freeze.
James Webb Space Telescope detects dust storm on exoplanet VHS 1256b
For the first time, a raging dust storm has been observed by the James Webb Space Telescope on the exoplanet known as VHS 1256b, which is outside our Solar System.
More steps need to be taken to predict volcanic eruptions and activity
Despite there being a lot of resources available to reduce the risks of volcanic eruptions, researchers note the world is “woefully unprepared”.
Can apes explain the human desire for mind altering experiences?
Could online videos depicting great apes deliberately dizzy from spinning themselves explain the role of mind altering experiences for the human mind?
How does space travel affect the human brain?
The sensation of ‘weightlessness’ during space travel has long-term effects on the brain, where the brain's rules about gravity are no longer applicable.
International Women’s Day: Empowering women in STEM
As International Women’s Day rolls around, it’s important for women in STEM to reflect on the progress we’ve seen in these academic fields, where women are often underrepresented.
Detecting and catching microplastics in our tap water using light
Using surface-enhanced Raman scattering, researchers have revealed a new way of detecting and catching microplastics in our tap water, and the key is light.
Communicating empirically grounded social science research
UK in a Changing Europe, funded by the UK Research and Innovation’s Economic and Social Research Council, explores the importance of communicating empirically grounded social science research.
Improving Horizon Europe: 11 ways to make R&I funding work better
The European Commission is continuing its efforts towards improving Horizon Europe; here, Science|Business Network reveals its top 11 ways to make the EU’s €95.5...
Could 4 billion-year-old moon dust lower Earth’s rising temperatures?
Moon dust could be an option to block the sun’s radiation and slow global warming – researchers are looking to intercept a fraction of sunlight before it reaches Earth.
Visualising a black hole collision: “one of the most violent events you can imagine”
A simulation developed in a video depicts how a black hole collision would send gravitational waves through the cosmos.
Could a 3D-printed superalloy cut carbon emissions from power plants?
Researchers discover 3D-printed superalloy with the ability to generate more electricity for power plants whilst cutting carbon emissions.
A new European Innovation Agenda
The European Union’s new innovation agenda for increased competitiveness and welfare, starting with its objectives explored here by Maurizio Mensi from the European Economic and Social Committee.
UK requests for Horizon Europe fee renegotiation
The UK government has moved for Horizon Europe fee renegotiation as its potential association grows more likely with ongoing Northern Ireland Protocol discussions.
Do not press pause on innovation strategies
Leaders from organisations across the private and public sectors are taking charge of implementing innovative strategies to deliver value and provide meaningful products and services to their customers.
Lion’s mane mushroom improves memory and nerve growth
A research team from the University of Queensland have found the active compound from an edible lion's mane mushroom that improves memory and boosts brain cell growth.
The continuous process to produce sodium bicarbonate crystals
Here, Professor Patricia Luis (1,2) from UCLouvain explains how integral CO2 capture is along with the production of sodium bicarbonate crystals in reducing global emissions.
Colonial bias evident in fossil research
The colonial bias permeating history and global economics is felt heavily in the fossil record, which documents the history of life on Earth.