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Norway celebrates milestone in offshore wind energy development

Norway has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards renewable energy with the signing of a groundbreaking contract for the Sørlige Nordsjø II offshore wind project.

Soil biodiversity is essential for building environmental resilience

The School of Agriculture and Environment and Institute of Agriculture at the University of Western Australia recognise the importance of soil biodiversity in managing soil conditions and building resilience against environmental changes.
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The challenge of generating lasting mucosal anti-viral sterilising immunity

Achieving sterilising immunity is often challenging and sometimes even impossible. This article gives a glimpse into the concepts behind and highlights some recent advances and challenges.
Figure: Generation of engineered heart tissues (Left) and a cardiac organoid (Right) derived from iPSCs. Left: Scale bar: 500 μm Right: White: Troponin T2 (cardiomyocytes), Green: GFP (fibroblasts), Red: Fibronectin, Blue: Nuclei. Scale bar: 50 μm - treatments for cardiac ailments

The role of stem cell-derived tissues in novel treatments for cardiac ailments

Curbs on animal testing mean human tissues derived from induced pluripotent stem cells offer a promising platform in discovering novel treatments for cardiac ailments.
The role of trauma healing in offender rehabilitation

The role of trauma healing in offender rehabilitation

Correctional leaders are confronted with implementing the goal of offender rehabilitation in the context of limited funding for treatment programs. The pursuit of rehabilitation and trauma healing is further impeded by rising mental health problems in jails and prisons.
Wave formation of the adriatic Sea

Surprising ocean circulation phenomenon with implications for climate change

How does ocean circulation work? New research that looks into the mechanism of ocean circulation could impact our current understanding of climate change.
Professional female doctor examines results of mammography screening procedure using computer. Mammogram scans of breast tissues displayed on PC screen. Breast cancer prevention. Hospital or clinic.

Artificial intelligence (AI) in mammographic screening in Norway

BreastScreen Norway discusses how the results from their screening programme for early breast cancer detection can influence future artificial intelligence to streamline early breast cancer detection.

Steffan Bos-Haugen – Norwegian Institute of Public Health

a. Research Department, Cancer Registry of Norway, Norwegian Institute of Public Health b. Department of Microbiology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
Table 1: Change in neuropsychological performance on the flame composite and the individual factors over two years in people with amnestic MCI (n = 548) (3)

Innovation in clinical trials in brain health: Computerised assessment and remote clinical trials

New clinical trials in brain health require innovative methodologies for targeted recruitment and longitudinal assessment. Professor Anne Corbett outlines how her team’s PROTECT portfolio can overcome challenges in trials of cognitive health interventions, offering solutions for intelligent trial design.
Solar panels fields on the green hills

Scientists develop ultra-efficient light-harvesting system

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg have unveiled a pioneering light-harvesting system that promises to reshape the landscape of solar energy technology.
Cellular therapy. 3d illustration

The ethical and legal challenges of cell donation for brain organoid research

Ethical and legal concerns raised by the use of human biological materials, especially cells from adult donors and foetal tissues, must be thoroughly examined.
Doctor showing a chart to a patient

Breaking barriers in breast cancer treatment: The shift towards personalised care

Dr Mark Verrill, Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, discusses the importance of personalised breast cancer treatment.
5.10.2023 – Stakeholder workshop in Constance with representative from the city administration. Source: V. Reinhart

Future climate services for resilient cities: The CoKLIMAx lighthouse project

Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) is exploring future climate services for resilient cities by focusing on the CoKLIMAx lighthouse project.
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Scriberia: Illustrating and animating public sector clients

Over the last 15 years, Scriberia has carved a niche helping clients across the public sector—in local and national government, the NHS, and beyond—articulate plans, processes, and programmes of change through illustrations and animations.
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FDA panel rejects MDMA as effective PTSD treatment

A recent advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cast significant doubt on the potential approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Volcano eruption in Iceland 2021

Iceland faces ongoing volcanic eruptions threatening critical infrastructure

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula is experiencing a series of volcanic eruptions that could continue intermittently for years or even decades, according to researchers analysing local earthquake and geochemical data.
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Detoxification: The science behind social media claims of detox health benefits

Jessie R. Badley and Pamela J. Lein from the University of California, Davis, explain the science behind detoxification and the claims of detox health benefits in social media and the deception associated with it.

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