Health news Study links parenthood age and children’s risk of bipolar disorder Researchers have found a link between the age at which you become a parent and the risk of your child developing bipolar disorder. 24/10/2022
Health news Monkeypox: New research centre in the UK aims to curb the virus While monkeypox diagnoses have fallen in recent weeks, this new research centre is hoping to get the spread of the virus completely under control in Europe and beyond. 21/10/2022
Health news Scientists taught brain cells in a dish to play the computer game Pong Neuroscientists in Australia say brain cells in a lab dish learned to play the classic video game Pong. What’s next? 14/10/2022
Work These European universities are the top-ranked in the world The rankings also show Chinese universities closing in on the United States’ global dominance of higher education. 13/10/2022
Earth News Flood, heat, pollution: Which European cities are most impacted? Nowhere is immune to the climate crisis. But many people experience it most acutely while travelling abroad, a new study suggests. 12/10/2022
Tech News How will the work of this year’s Nobel Prize winners change our lives? You may not know much about click chemistry and quantum entanglement but it will have a huge impact on our futures. Here’s how. 06/10/2022
Earth News Wax worm saliva rapidly dissolves plastic bags, scientists discover To help combat plastic waste, these scientists are taking a worms’ eye view. 05/10/2022
Work These are the skills you’ll need to pick up for jobs in the future The world of work is being transformed by tech at a rapid pace - what abilities will you need to develop to stay one step ahead? 04/10/2022
Earth News Wolves are recovering in Europe - here’s why that’s good news From loggerhead turtles to wolverines, many previously struggling European species have made recoveries, new research reveals. 27/09/2022
Earth News Want to age gracefully? Take some tips from the naked mole rat Researchers are studying naked mole rats to try and unlock their anti-ageing, anti-illness secrets - and help people suffering with arthritis. 14/09/2022
Health news This blood test can spot cancer before you show any symptoms The Galleri blood test can detect cancers that don’t currently have routine screening methods. 12/09/2022
Culture news Why small talk at work is more important than you might think A little more conversation leads to more action. New study finds exchanging pleasantries with colleagues makes people work better together. 05/09/2022
Climate Will climate change make hail storms more severe? Giant hailstones rained down on Catalonia this week, shattering car windows and injuring dozens. Climate change could make these events more common. 01/09/2022
Smart Regions The project trying to bring back traditional cereal crops to Europe In partnership with the European Commission The ‘Re-cereal' initiative not only seeks to boost biodiversity by reintroducing traditional crops, but it is also a scientific project. Institutions as well as public and private entities are involved in the project to optimise cultivation methods, producing robust crops and gluten-free foods. 29/08/2022
Qatar 365 Qatar at the forefront of research In partnership with Media City We look at three programmes making huge advances in scientific research in Qatar: Biobank’s DNA sampling which is transforming patient care, the Qatar Genome Programme which is changing precision medicine, and a facility revolutionising the treatment of sports injuries 24/08/2022
Health news Doppelgängers may share the same behaviours, as well as the same faces Scientists studying lookalikes have found evidence they may share similar behaviours. 24/08/2022
Earth News This 'solar leaf' floats on waterways to create energy like plants This ‘floating leaf’ could one day decarbonise some of the world’s biggest polluters, according to University of Cambridge scientists. 18/08/2022
Ecotech This paper battery with a water switch could help cut electronic waste The team behind the paper battery say it could be used for smart labels, environmental sensors and even medical devices. 09/08/2022
Health news Scientists create world’s first 'synthetic' embryos using stem cells The ability to create embryos from stem cells without eggs or sperm is revolutionary, but for many, it also raises ethical question marks. 05/08/2022
Earth News Rainwater is no longer safe to drink anywhere on Earth, scientists say Scientists are calling for tighter restrictions on PFAS which persist in the environment for years. 04/08/2022