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Microbes Agriculture’s Microscopic Helpers - Dr Zachary Senwo

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change and environmental degradation are increasingly threatening our ability to feed a burgeoning human population. Switching to agricultural...

Genetically Engineering Our Future Food Security - Dr Richard Goodman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Genetically modified crops can offer a range of environmental and health benefits, such as reduced usage of chemical pesticides, improved farm efficie...

Comparative Optimism about Infection and Recovery From COVID-19; Implications for Adherence with Lockdown Advice - Dr Sasha Scambler and Dr Koula Asimakopoulou, King's College London

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comparative optimism is the belief that negative events are  more likely to happen to others than oneself. Dr Sasha Scambler  and Dr Koula A...

Exploring How Technology Enhances Inclusion and Participation in Humanities Research

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Digital technology can open up interesting possibilities for research, by enabling new public engagement initiatives and allowing researchers to easil...

Social and Political Determinants of Health in the Occupied Palestinian Territory During the COVID-19 Pandemic

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The occupied Palestinian territory has faced specific challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic due to the existing political, economic and social...

Spinal Cord Injury and Recovery in Rats Informing Human Rehabilitation - Professor David Magnuson, University of Louisville

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professor David Magnuson, at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, describes himself as ‘a CPG guy’ and occasionally, more informally as ‘a ra...

The Role of Notch Signalling within the Molecular Clock in the Early Development of the Skeleton - Professor Kim Dale, University of Dundee

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cells possess the ability to interact with one another through complex signalling pathways. Different signals regulate how cells differentiate, underg...

New Sorghum Reference Genome Highlights Genetics Underlying Sweet Varieties - Dr Elizabeth A. Cooper, University of North Carolina Charlotte

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sorghum is a staple crop in many regions of the world. As such, this versatile plant has been selectively bred into a number of cultivars, including s...

Unravelling the Biology of snoRNAs Implicated in Prader-Willi Syndrome - Professor Gordon Carmichael, University of Connecticut Health Centre

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Prader-Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder that gives rise to a vast array of symptoms which affect the individual from birth...

Professor Gary Elkins – Hypnosis: A Mind-Body Solution for Hot Flushes and Sleep Post-Menopause and in Breast Cancer Survivors

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Gary Elkins at Baylor University, Texas, is a leading expert on complementary and integrative medicine and clinical hypnotherapy. Here, we r...

A Twin DNA Replication Factory - Professor Michael O'Donnell, Rockefeller University

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For life on Earth to grow, its genetic material must be copied and reproduced in a process known as DNA replication. Professor Michael O’Donnell, he...

The Antigen-specific Immune Response Against Malaria Acquired During Foetal Development - Dr Samuel Tassi Yunga, University of Hawaii at Manoa

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is currently unknown at what point during development a human foetus can recognise antigens as foreign and produce an acquired immune response. The...

Sugar Monoesters as Absorption Enhancers for Orally-Delivered Large Pharmaceuticals - Professor David J. Brayden, University College Dublin

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The lining of the gut acts naturally as a protective barrier to harmful or oversized materials. Many  orally-administered drugs consisting of mac...

Cultivating a New Generation of Biomedical Entrepreneurs

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years, scientific and technological advances have brought great innovation within the life sciences industry, introducing the need for entre...

Polymorphisms in the Myostatin Gene Influence Muscle Fibre Composition and Race Distance Aptitude in Thoroughbred horses

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in racing. Intense selection for speed and  stamina has led the Thoroughbred to develop ...

Use of Experimental Medicine for Rational Development of an Effective HIV Vaccine - Professor Tomáš Hanke, University of Oxford

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The UNAIDS estimates that 38 million people currently live with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Combination antiretroviral treatment has...

A Breakthrough in the War Against Basil Downy Mildew, Dr James Simon at Rutgers University

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sweet basil is among the most popular and economically important culinary herbs, but by 2010, US production began to feel the impact of a newly emergi...

Finding a Way Forward for Mid-size Farms - Dr Thomas Gray, USDA

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More than 80% of agricultural land in the US is managed by farmers whose operations fall between small-scale farms with direct access to local markets...

Sounding the Right Note Integrating Music and STEM Teaching - Dr Tennille D. Presley, Winston-Salem State University

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Young people can often be discouraged from engaging with STEM subjects because they seem to have little obvious connection to their everyday lives. At...

Integrating Modelling and Machine Learning for Autonomous Robotics - Dr Paul Robertson, Dynamic Object Language Labs

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Machine learning is rapidly advancing the decision-making capabilities of today’s computers, yet without an in-depth knowledge of the programming it...

Public Health Advocacy in the Fight Against Breast Cancer - Professor Janet Gray and Nancy Buermeyer

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Health advocacy is an often-overlooked part of the work of public health specialists, but in many ways, it can be argued to have the greatest long-ter...

Increasing Income Equality During Slow or No Economic Growth

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When the incomes of wealthy individuals and companies grow faster than the economy itself, income inequality rises in society. However, industrialised...

Studying Meditation-related Challenges in Western Buddhism

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buddhist-derived meditation is becoming increasingly recognised as being able to promote physical, emotional, and mental health in the Western world. ...

Reducing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Through Direct Air Capture - Dr Radu Custelcean, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change is mostly the result of elevated carbon dioxide emissions. Over the past two decades, research groups have been searching for new techn...

Harnessing Big Data to Identify Ideal Locations for Warehouses and Bike Share Stations - Dr Hui Xiong, Rutgers University

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With a sharp increase in the public use of online shopping in recent years, which has spiked further due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of w...

How Ought the Law to Deal with Implanted Medical Devices - Professor Muireann Quigley, University of Birmingham

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Attached and implanted technologies are now part of everyday life for many millions of people. Yet as the capabilities of these devices have advanced ...

Unfurling the Mystery of Plant Chromosome Numbers - Dr Paul Wolf, University of Alabama

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Plants are more tolerant of changes in their chromosome number than animals. Even dramatic changes, such as doubling of the entire genome, sometimes l...

Saving Tropical Forests Through International Research Collaboration -Dr Peter Beck and Dr Michael Wasserman

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tropical forests are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, but extensive deforestation has pushed many species to the brink of extinct...

New Frontiers of Sound A Quiet Revolution

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sound waves are all around us. They govern vibrations from the sweetest of sound to the most destructive earthquakes. Now, a team of researchers acros...

Improving Agricultural Sustainability with Digital Technology - Dr Bruno Basso, Michigan State University

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In recent decades, advancements in agricultural practices have made the large-scale production of cheap and nutritious food possible. However, these p...

Dr Ken Overturf – Securing a Sustainable Future for Aquaculture

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To help feed a global population of the magnitude expected by 2050, fish farming will need to increase dramatically. Two main factors limiting the exp...

Joints, Ventricles and Historical Buildings A Diverse Career with Structural Mechanics - Dr Nigel Shrive, University of Calgary

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Engineering mechanics can provide medical researchers with invaluable insights into the diverse mechanisms contained within the human body, and the co...

Assessing the Relevance of Off-Target Changes in Gene Edited Crops

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Humans have a long history of developing crops with improved characteristics, benefitting consumers, and farmers alike. Selective breeding, inducing g...

A Personalised Mathematical Model for Anaemia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease - Dr Doris H. Fuertinger, Fresenius Medical Care

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Individuals with chronic kidney disease commonly also suffer from renal anaemia. Renal anaemia, a condition in which individuals lack enough red blood...

AI and Data Mining for Smart Manufacturing - Dr Timothy Young, The University of Tennessee

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big data is now central to the operation of many online companies, but until now, the wealth of information it provides has remained largely untapped ...

The Fine Mechanics of Haematopoiesis - Dr Chen Zhao and Dr Qianze Dong

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Haematopoiesis is the process through which cellular blood components are produced. It starts during embryonic development to ensure the production of...

China Must Act Immediately to Protect its Primate Populations from Extinction -Dr Paul Garber and Dr Alejandro Estrada

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

China is home to a large number of the world’s primate species, but expanding industries and land transformations have put the country’s lorises, ...

Chick-fil-A Successes, Failures and International Expansion Challenges amid LGBTQ Protests

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s corporate America, rapid growth and success often comes tied to some form of controversy. Perhaps one of the best examples of this is the...

Exploring Diamond’s Potential in High-Power, High-Temperature Electronics

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While many people perceive diamond as a material used to make jewellery or other decorative objects, this mesmerising stone has numerous other valuabl...

Improving Human Health and Wellbeing Will Protect Primate Populations

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the human population continues to grow, increasing global market demands, land conversion and the unsustainable use of natural resources are having...

A Framework Challenging Conventional Wisdom for Investing in Emerging Economies

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Since the 2008 global financial crisis, the US and other Western powerhouses have performed a U-turn in investing in globalisation, returning to the p...

vObjects: A Virtual Tool for Grasping Engineering Concepts - Dr Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Engineering students can benefit greatly from interacting with physical objects whose attributes mimic those of real-world systems. So far, however, o...

Genetically Engineered Plants: A Potential Solution to Climate Change – Dr Charles DeLisi, Boston University

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change is already having devastating effects felt across the globe. Without adequate measures to counteract the human drivers behind climate c...

Exploring Symbiotic Relationships Using Flow Cytometry - Dr Toshiyuki Takahashi, National Institute of Technology in Miyazaki, Japan

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Symbiosis is the interaction between two species that offers benefits to one or both of the organisms involved. One important type of symbiosis that h...

Resisting Economic Crises with the Grondona System of Currency Convertibility

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Currency crises are a major feature of the world economy we live in, and many governments face the challenge of defending their currency’s exchange-...

Rethinking Forest Conservation as a Human Affair – Dr Claude Garcia and Dr Patrick Waeber

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change and land-use changes are shaping the future of the world’s forests. Initiatives to halt deforestation and forest degradation are cons...

Building Resilience in the Modern Electricity Grid - Dr Hashem Nehrir, Montana State University

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the electricity generation landscape transforms at a breakneck pace, the techniques engineers use to maintain a high performance in the electricity...

Are Poly-aneuploid Cancer Cells the Keystone Cure for Cancer - Dr Kenneth J. Pienta

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

‘Our audacious idea is to cure cancer.’ Dr Kenneth Pienta at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, USA, speaks with genuine passion about his grou...

The DOZE App A Unique Approach To Overcoming Sleep Problems In Young Adults – Dr Colleen Carney

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Poor sleep is a common difficulty issue for teenagers and young adults worldwide. Unfortunately, the impact of poor sleep is substantial with clear li...

The Effects of Autonomy on Motivation in Different Cultures - Dr Ritu Tripathi

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Social psychology is the scientific study of individuals in society. An immense body of work has demonstrated that social cues, such as the facial exp...

Improving Wildlife Surveys With Advanced Genetic And Statistical Tools -Dr Schultz

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Advancements in genetic technologies have provided new wildlife survey tools that are more efficient, less expensive, and allow scientists to detect s...

Teaching Change Bioculturally Grounded, Place - Based Environmental Education In Hawaiʻi

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With ongoing climate change, land use change, and changing disturbance regimes that negatively impact Earth’s ecosystems, it is critical that educat...

A World Of Clinical Possibilities - Dr Helen Fitton

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fucoidans, which occur naturally in seaweeds, have previously been shown to have a range of possible clinical applications. In a review study, Dr Hele...

The Art and Science of Developing Safe New Crop Varieties

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many of the plant species that we depend on for food produce toxins. The wild ancestors of these crops relied on toxins to ward off diseases and preve...

Revitalising Attention on the Global Asbestos Disaster - Dr Jukka Takala

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In developed countries, we are broadly aware of the dangers of asbestos and the risks it poses if discovered in our living or working environments. It...

Health Neuroscience How and Why Exercise Improves Cognitive - Professor Kirk Erickson, University of Pittsburgh

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all know exercise is good for us. In addition to the renowned physical benefits, Professor Kirk Erickson in the Department of Psychology at the Uni...

Improving Wildlife Surveys Through Environmental DNA - Dr Katy Klymus

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To understand how human activities impact wildlife, biologists need to know which species are present within a given area. Traditional methods of surv...

Clearing the Haze: Understanding the Process of Scarring Following Corneal Injury - Professor Steven E. Wilson

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Any injury such as trauma, surgery or infection to the cornea in the eye may result in persistent scarring (clinically referred to as fibrosis) due to...

The MIT Superfund Research Program Studies on Cleaning Up Genes and the Environment - Dr Jennifer Kay Professor Bevin Page Engelward

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the United States, there are thousands of industrial sites contaminated by the irresponsible disposal of chemical waste. The higher than expected f...

Computing Conflict-free Treatments for Multiple Chronic Illnesses - Dr Juliana Bowles, University of St Andrews

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Modern treatments for patients with more than one chronic condition can be highly precarious, and in many cases, simultaneous treatments for different...

The Blood-Brain Barrier: More than Just a Barrier - Dr Shikha Nangia, Syracuse University

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Neurodegenerative disorders present a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Treatments are typically expensive, non-efficient, and invasive. ...

Does ‘Safer Storage’ Reduce Agricultural Pesticide Self-poisoning in Rural Asia? Professor Flemming Konradsen & Professor Michael Eddleston

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Attempting suicide by ingesting pesticides is a major public health problem in rural Asia. In Sri Lanka, pesticide self-poisoning is the most common m...

Simulating Supersonic Fluid Flows in the Student Aerodynamics Lab - Dr Oleg Goushcha, Manhattan College

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When learning about fluid dynamics, physics and engineering students can benefit greatly from hands-on experiments that allow them to visualise the eq...

Building the STEM Students We Need - University of San Diego

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Despite recent efforts to promote diversity in STEM education and professional environments, some ethnic groups remain highly underrepresented in STEM...

TunnelBerries: Enhancing The Sustainability Of Berry Production

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In certain areas of the US, local berry growers face difficulties in meeting the growing customer demand for high-quality berries, while also managing...

Innovations in Functional Brain Imaging to Improve Neurosurgery - Dr Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jun Hua, Associate Professor at the F. M. Kirby Research Center for Functional Brain Imaging at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Uni...

How Memories Are Made And Lost In The Brain - Professor Don Kulasiri, Lincoln University

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our brain forms long-term memories and stores information through synaptic plasticity, the ability of the connections between neurons to be strengthen...

Profiting from Disinformation: The Case of Genetically Modified Organisms

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As people are now spending a substantial amount of time online, traditional businesses and other vendors try to attract new customers by gaining tract...

Targeting the Brain in Type 2 Diabetes: Therapeutics to Induce Remission - Dr Jarrad Scarlett, University of Washington

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is among the most impactful and costly biomedical challenges confronting society. Current treatment regimens for T2D rely upon d...

Identifying Ways to Make the BEST Program Even Better - Professor Stephanie Wengert Watts, Michigan State University

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training – or ‘BEST’ – is a program that aims to help biomedical students to explore and pursue expanded ...

From Machine Learning To Machine Understanding - Dr Yan M Yufik

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Despite dramatic advances in neuroscience and biology in the 20th and 21st centuries, our understanding of the brain remains very limited. Dr Yan M Yu...

ADBCAP A Human Approach To Improving Biosecurity

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Foreign animal disease outbreaks in livestock systems have far-reaching economic, trade and food security implications. Biosecurity strategies can enh...

Improving Mentoring Relationships in Science: Mentors Need Mentors - Dr Christine Pfund

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Christine Pfund is a researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. With a strong network of colleagues and collaborators, her work focuse...

Artificial Intelligence Predicts The Worsening Of Chronic Kidney Disease - Professor Eiichiro Kanda, Kawasaki Medical School

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our kidneys are primarily responsible for filtering waste out of the body and into urine. However, with aging, kidney dysfunction begins to develop. A...

A Deep Learning Model to Predict Student Dropout

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Identifying students who are at risk of withdrawing from higher education is of key importance, as it allows educators to devise and implement interve...

The Benefits of an Organic Diet on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Children - Dr Konstantinos Makris, Cyprus University of Technology

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lifestyle factors and behavioural changes, such as diet modifications, are gaining interest as methods to modify or even prevent the global progressio...

Flood Prediction Using Remote Sensing Technology - Dr Guy J - P Schumann

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Floods devastate communities across the globe. A single flood disaster can cause the loss of thousands of lives, and the displacement of millions of p...

Creating A Circular Economy For Sustainable Metal Manufacturing - Andrew LaTour

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Facilities for recycling metal parts at the locations they are required would be a major milestone in the global struggle towards sustainable industry...

Are Amyloid Peptides Potential Therapeutics for Sepsis?

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amyloids are aggregates of polymerised proteins. The polymerised proteins do not fold as they should and adopt shapes that enable multiple copies to s...

Simphotek: Shedding Light on New Cancer Treatments, Dr Mary Potasek

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The use of radiation therapy to treat cancer has improved the long-term outcome of thousands of patients but is associated with serious side effects. ...

Illuminating Insect Chemical Ecology for Effective Pest Control - Dr Robert K. Vander Meer, USDA

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Because of growing international trade, increasing numbers of invasive pest insects are being transported throughout the world. If they become establi...

Progeny Developing Safeguards Against GPS Outages-Progeny Systems Corporation Charleroi

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Global Navigation Satellite Systems such as GPS are the backbone of many global communications, but they are not immune to failure. Progeny Systems Co...

Understanding Cancer Development in Humans and Their Companion Animals - Dr Jaime Modiano, University of Minnesota

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dogs are renowned for their status as man’s best friend. Based first at the University of Colorado and now at the University of Minnesota in the Twi...

Driving Forward Training and Research in Psychiatry - Dr Susan Voglmaier, University of California

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years, dramatic advances have been made in brain science and molecular genetics. However, there is currently a shortage of psychiatrists wit...

Towards a Brighter Future: How Zietchick Research Institute Plans to Transform Treatment for Retinal Disease - Dr Tammy Movsas

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Both diabetic adults and premature babies are at risk for a similar type of eye disease that involves the growth of abnormal, blood vessels in the ret...

Going with the Flow: New methods for Treating Cardiovascular Disease - Dr York Hsiang, University of British Columbia Vancouver

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When an artery becomes blocked or damaged, a mechanical scaffold called a stent is often implanted into the vessel to improve blood flow. However, met...

CART: Pointing the Way to Reliable Robotic Assistants- Dr Paul Robertson, Dynamic Object Language Labs Inc Lexington

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Robots that assist us with both everyday and highly specialised tasks are no new concept, but so far, their actual development has appeared to be far ...

Kappa Opioid Receptors, A New Treatment Target for Schizophrenia, Dr Samuel Clark - Terran Biosciences Inc and Stony Brook University

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder that affects around 1% of the global population, producing debilitating symptoms that significantly im...

Soluble Dietary Fibre and Type 2 Diabetes – Mechanisms of Action and Food Supplementation, Professor Douglas Goff, University of Guelph, Ontario

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are numerous health benefits related to eating fibre-containing foods, including lowering the levels of serum glucose and lipids, thus reducing ...

Understanding Brain Function, Cognition, and Emotion in Psychopathology- Professor Christine Larson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders significantly impact on the quality of life of sufferers, their physical health and psycho-social f...

Predicting Mortality In Kidney Disease A New Nutritional Risk Index - Professor Eiichiro Kanda

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

According to the World Health Organisation, between 5 and 10 million people die globally of kidney disease each year. There has been an important shif...

Monitoring Corrosion in Aquifer Thermal Storage Systems - Dr Oliver Opel, University of Applied Sciences Heide Germany

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Corrosion and scaling processes in water heating and cooling systems can create the need for hugely costly repairs. Until now, however, techniques to ...

Plugging Into The Nervous System - Professor Dominique Durand, Case Western Reserve University

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New advances in neural engineering have led to devices that can be operated using the nerves of the user, but the effectiveness and safety of these de...

Overdiagnosis And Overtreatment Of Human Cancers - Professor Wendy Rogers, Macquarie University

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we develop ever more complex medical diagnostic tools and tests with ever increasing sensitivity, detection of disease becomes quicker and easier. ...

Unravelling The Mysteries Of Quantum Cosmology - Dr Peter Evans, University Of Queensland

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Despite many years of research aiming to unite quantum mechanics with cosmological theories, researchers in fields across physics and philosophy remai...

From Vision to Change: Transforming How Life Science is Taught

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Science education is critical to prepare students for the world and jobs of the future, yet many institutions in the United States are using outdated ...

Biological Control In The Light Of Contemporary Evolution-Dr Peter McEvoy

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

‘Biological control’ refers to the practice of controlling invasive pest populations by introducing their natural enemies into an ecosystem. Altho...

Understanding Wildfire Effects to Inform Better Forest Management – Dr Bianca Eskelson, University of British Columbia

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Forest wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity across the globe, and this trend is expected to continue as climate change worsens. However,...

Immune Control of Initiation and Progression of Atherosclerosis - Dr Elena V Galkina, Eastern Virginia Medical School

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atherosclerosis is a global health issue. Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease characterised by the accumulation of modifi...

Dr Korbinian Moeller – The Brain, the Body and Mathematics

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Korbinian Moeller and a team of researchers at the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien are endeavouring to identify the cognitive and neuronal proc...