Predictive toxicology evolving from in vivo to in vitro to in silico systems
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, lifts the lid on predictive toxicology evolving from in vivo to in vitro to in silico systems starting with a look at organoids & organ-on-chip microfluidic devices.
Innovation, research, culture & education policy
Open Access Government provides an update on the policies of Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.
Consuming cranberries could improve memory and prevent dementia
Including cranberries in your diet has a whole host of benefits - it can improve memory and brain function, lower ‘bad’ cholesterol and prevent dementia.
You Don’t Get Me: Public Responses to Mood and Behaviour Monitoring Wearable Technology
A diverse group of researchers opted for a unique, unorthodox approach to gathering opinions on mental health, relationships and wearable technology that can monitor...
New ‘super Earth’ discovered where you could live for more than 29,000 years
Scientists have discovered two ‘super Earth’ type planets about 100 light-years from our Earth where 1 year is 8.5 days.
What can we learn from ancient footprints found on a Merseyside beach?
What can we learn from the discovery of hundreds of ancient footprints belonging to animals and humans on a Merseyside beach?
20 years of impactful healthcare innovation
Graham Watson, Executive Chair at InnoScot Health, explains how the firm’s special 20th anniversary celebrates international healthcare innovation success.
National security needs a dose of innovation to deal with tomorrow’s threats
Saj Huq, head of innovation at Plexal discusses national security amongst nation states, and the need for better technology, ideas and innovations.
Why the European scientific ecosystem must recognise smaller research infrastructures
If supported, small- and medium-sized research infrastructures have the potential to boost the resilience of European society.
New computer simulation aids in the search for the origin of cosmic rays
By simulating the transport of cosmic rays with a new computer program, international scientists are hoping to uncover the sources of these atom fragments.
How the pandemic was the catalyst for geospatial innovation
Geospatial technology, or geographic information systems (GIS), has become an essential instrument in multiple areas today: agriculture and aviation, construction and commerce, climate research and law enforcement—the list could go on.
Digital reader improves the accuracy of reporting positive lateral flow tests
Rob Banathy, Senior Product Manager at NHS Digital, explains how his team developed a lateral flow device digital reader service that can detect nearly twice the number of positive COVID-19 cases during early infection compared to the human eye.
Planetary heist: how can planets get stolen by massive stars?
Research shows how Jupiter-sized planets can be stolen or captured by massive stars in what is colloquially described as a planetary heist.
Developing Canadian leadership & excellence in science & innovation
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of the Government of Canada, writes about developing Canadian Leadership and excellence in science and innovation.
Could reducing screen time slow down the aging process?
Excessive screen time is linked to obesity, psychological problems and even acceleration of aging - could reducing blue light really slow down the aging process?
The Phantom Galaxy: a Hubble and James Webb collaboration
A collaboration of the two greatest telescopes has resulted in this stunning image of the phantom galaxy Messier 74 located 32 million lightyears away.
Viewing the universe: The “incredible” auroras of Jupiter
It seems every week the magic of the James Webb telescope grips us all again, viewed in unprecedented detail the telescope has revealed the giant storms, moons, rings and auroras of Jupiter.
The Tonga volcano eruption caused a 90-metre-high tsunami wave
The tsunami wave created by the Tonga volcano eruption reached over 90 metres in height, which is approximately nine times taller than the Japan tsunami in 2011.
More and more Americans are taking hallucinogenic drugs
Hallucinogenic drug use has increased amongst adults aged 26 and over, with over 5.5 million people using psychedelic substances in 2019.
UK to launch formal dispute against the EU over ongoing Horizon disagreements
The UK government is poised to launch formal dispute proceedings against the EU under the claim that Brussels has broken its post-Brexit trade deal.
