The journey towards nanohertz gravitational-wave astronomy
The new era of gravitational-wave astronomy is explored here by Miguel Holgado, PhD, Candidate at the Department of Astronomy, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Men born from older mothers at risk of heart problems
Researchers have found that placenta changes could suggest that male offspring are more at risk of heart problems later on in life.
Regional Development in Sweden: The story of an international development lab
At the Alexanderson Institute in Sweden, new and exciting methods are created to promote future growth, as we now discover.
Finland: A framework for genetic research
Mark Daly, Director of the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), HiLIFE at the University of Helsinki, shares his expertise on medical genetic research on a population scale in Finland.
How heat flux sensors help in advancing thermal management of Lithium-ion cells
Dr Carlos Ziebert, Head of IAM-AWP’s Calorimeter Center at the KIT, explains how heat flux sensors help in advancing thermal management.
What can the UK innovation sector learn from China?
In this article, Cameron Dean of Weldwide explores what the UK can learn from China, a world-leading innovator, to boost its innovation sector.
Researchers use blood test for rare genetic condition
PTC Therapeutics have announced the use of a blood test for the rare genetic condition, aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency.
Researchers find unusual behaviour in Galapagos finches
University of Cambridge researchers have found unusual behaviour in Galapagos finches, who are showing signs of fear despite losing their predators over ten years ago: Why?
Mathematics and computer science: Key to the future
Dr John Yardley, Managing Director of Threads Software Ltd, details precisely why mathematics and computer science are key to the future.
Bringing genomics into the clinic: Challenges and potential to improve healthcare
Ewan Birney, Director of EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), reveals how genomics could improve healthcare and pave the way to precision medicine.
Putting the innovation cycle at the heart of UK business
Adam Kene, Managing Director, Kene Partners, shares a vision of a UK business climate that celebrates and rewards innovation at every level.
UK adults reach ‘boiling point’ 156 times a year
A new study by CABA has found that in the UK, adults reach ‘boiling point’ an average of three times per week, a total of 156 times a year.
Tiny transporters could deliver treatment to stroke patients
Swarms of nanoparticles which are 15,000 times smaller than a pinhead may be able to deliver vital drugs to the brain, offering new hope to stroke patients.
Exercise during pregnancy helps restore tissues of obese mothers
Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that exercise immediately before and during pregnancy restores key tissues in the body.
British people waste one third of their food shop
The weekly food shop is a staple of British culture, but why is so much of it going to waste?
New report highlights international UKRI opportunities
An independent report published by Professor Sir Adrian Smith and Professor Graeme Reid, sets out the new opportunities for the UK to extend its international collaborations.
Brexit could be an opportunity for science
Dr Thomas Fink, Director of the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences argues that Britain’s track record of scientific leadership is not the result of EU funding and the opportunity for science will be open.
A history of fusion research and development Part 4
Matteo Barbarino, a Nuclear Plasma Fusion Specialist from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) highlights key papers from the IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC) 2018.
‘Green’ asthma inhalers would reduce drug costs
Researchers at Cambridge have found that 'green' asthma inhalers would both reduce carbon emissions and reduce drug costs.
Researchers give insight into UK far-right extremism
New research provides invaluable insight into UK far-right extremism by investigating the political group and terrorist organisation, National Action.
