Chemistry research: Driving discovery and development
The Division of Chemistry at the National Science Foundation, provides an update on their work in driving discovery and development concerning chemistry research that improves the quality of life in the United States.
Existing drugs should be used to treat COVID-19 instead of vaccine
Researchers say we should repurpose existing drugs, which would be faster than waiting for a "magic bullet" vaccine to treat COVID-19.
COVID-19 Volunteer Testing Network: Screening healthcare workers
Mike Fischer CBE, Founder of the COVID-19 Volunteer Testing Network, details the work being done to keep healthcare workers safe on the frontline and provide regular screening for COVID-19.
Scientists design novel chemical compounds using AI to combat SARS-CoV-2
Scientists at TCS designed novel chemical compounds using AI that can inhibit the 3CL protease of SARS-CoV-2, which is responsible for viral replication. Ananth Krishnan, Chief Technology Office, TCS, discusses the research here.
Drugs used for curing hepatitis C might also help against COVID-19
Several drugs used for curing hepatitis C have been identified as potential candidates to treat COVID-19, according to research conducted using the MOGON II supercomputer at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
It should never have taken COVID-19 for us to value rapid testing
Daniel Berman, Head of Global Health, Nesta Challenges, says that it should not have taken COVID-19 to emphasise the necessity of rapid testing.
Blood cells provide new clue for treatment of COVID-19
Researchers studying coronavirus cases in China have found that Cytokine storms and T cell counts may offer clues on how to treat COVID-19.
Researchers link race and class to increased COVID-19 death risk
Study finds non-white, low-income populations suffer increased COVID-19 death risk, and proposes rent freeze policies to help people survive.
How UK healthtech startups are supporting the NHS frontline during COVID-19
Dr Anas Nader, co-founder of Patchwork Health, discusses the crucial role UK healthtech startups are playing on the frontline of the NHS COVID-19 response.
Researchers explain how to build a ventilator for £60
The University of Barcelona explain to the world how to build a ventilator inexpensively, which functions like a high-quality commercial device.
Taking our chance with healthcare: Interoperability in the NHS beyond the cliché
Mike Odling-Smee, Technical Director at Aire Logic, takes us on a journey around interoperability in the NHS beyond the cliché when it comes to the opportunities around healthcare.
The science behind the Hong Kong COVID-19 strategy
Currently, the country has only experienced four deaths: What is the Hong Kong COVID-19 strategy and why is it working so well?
Earthquake Early Warning System: What is next for this technology?
NCREE (National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering) explain how they have developed an Earthquake Early Warning System which can estimate the oncoming waves.
Human motion capture through a novel wearable multi-linkage sensory system
Jen-Yuan (James) Chang, Distinguished Professor at the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, lifts the lid on human motion capture through a novel wearable multi-linkage sensory system.
Strengthening research and innovation in Switzerland
Writer Megan Warrender looks at strengthening research and innovation in strategically important areas such as automation, antibiotic resistance and quantum technology.
A spotlight on science, research and innovation in South Africa
Open Access Government charts the priorities of the National Research Foundation when it comes to science, research and innovation in South Africa, at home and abroad.
Nanotextured surfaces by coating for novel functional products
Ulla Forsström discusses The NanoTextSurf project, which is creating unique material properties and value-added products using nanotextured surfaces.
Plant pathology: The global impact of wheat diseases
Dr Kim Hammond-Kosack at Rothamsted Research highlights an aspect of plant pathology that concerns the importance of finding new ways to disarm old enemies in wheat diseases.
Antibacterial bioactive glass for bone reconstruction: A new approach to infection treatment
Nina Lindfors, Director of Teaching and Research at Helsinki University Hospital, illuminates us about a new approach to infection treatment that concerns an antibacterial bioactive glass for bone reconstruction.
RESISTANT PROJECT: How can nanotechnology reduce environmental impacts of aircrafts?
Nuria Rodríguez López talks us through the climate necessity of the ReSiSTant project, which is a Horizon 2020 EU NMBP-Pilot Project, to reduce the environmental impacts of aircrafts.
