Five inventions that could change the world
The Innovate UK grant will sponsor the development of inventions - from 3D-printed knee replacements to a device that recycles shower water for washing machines.
AI models of dinosaur fossils advance image segmentation process
Three embryonic skulls of dinosaurs, found in the Gobi Desert, have been segmented with an AI process through CT scanning technology – which better preserves dinosaur remains
Strong racial identity improves body image in Black youth
A new study has found that Black adolescents are more body positive when they have a strong connection to their racial identity.
Looking through time with the James Webb Space telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at its new home and is preparing to calibrate its mirrors and start collecting data on the universe
The environmental competition to challenge coastal pollution
Geovation has launched a national challenge, to award £5000 to find a sustainable solution in tackling coastal pollution.
Research shows Omicron has 37 mutations on spike protein
Omicron appears to have 37 mutations on the spike protein, which is three to five times more than other variants.
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.
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.
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.
‘Artificial pancreas’ uses algorithm to protect body from diabetes
Scientists have created an 'artificial pancreas' that uses an algorithm to protect the body - especially ground-breaking for young children with type 1 diabetes.
Successful adaptation after immigration helped by cultural similarities
Research looking at successful immigration - analysing those who remain in their new locations as opposed to those who leave - finds that cultural similarities play a key role in the decision.
Study finds three doses of Pfizer vaccine can handle Omicron
New data suggests that the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine, at three doses, is enough to stop the Omicron variant from creating severe COVID.
Iodine in desert dust may be helping the climate
The iodine in desert dust has the ability to decrease ozone air pollution - however, it also allows greenhouse gases to stick around for longer.
Scientists use bio-logging devices for killer whale conservation
Scientists use biologging devices to track animal behaviour in order to build conservation strategies for killer whales, and other endangered animals.
AI analyses online debate around vaccinations and climate change
Using artificial intelligence (AI), researchers analysed debates based on tweets - revealing that opinions on vaccinations are widely divided.
New ‘artificial moon’ built to aid China’s space exploration
Chinese scientists have manufactured an ‘artificial moon’ research facility enabling them replicate low gravity environments
Over 100 Global South factories could make mRNA vaccines
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) found that over 100 manufacturers in Asia, Africa and Latin America are capable of making mRNA COVID vaccines - but pharmaceutical companies won't waive intellectual property rights.
Exploring the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy
Study finds that Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy flares irregularly from day to day but also in the long term
How can hemp compounds block the COVID-19 virus infection?
Research demonstrates the ability to prevent COVID-19 from entering human cells through cannabinoid acids binding to a SARS-CoV-2 protein, blocking infection from the virus.
£2.3 million awarded to York University for sickle cell anaemia research
The Bill & Melinda Gates foundation have awarded £2.3million to the University of York, in attempt to push research into sickle cell anaemia.