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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.

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.

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.

Earth News

Wax worm saliva rapidly dissolves plastic bags, scientists discover

To help combat plastic waste, these scientists are taking a worms’ eye view.

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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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mobility

Lunar caves with 'sweater weather' could support life on the Moon

Shady areas within pits and caves on the Moon that always hover around a comfortable 17°C could soon allow future astronauts to live on the Moon.

Earth News

Loch Ness Monster existence ‘plausible’ after fossil discovery

Scientists have discovered fossils in Morocco that could give hope to ‘Nessie’ hunters.

Smart Regions

The tech tool that precisely measures vitamins in fruit and veg

In partnership with The European Commission

Measuring the number of vitamins in fruit and vegetables in real-time in the field will soon be a reality thanks to a cheap easy-to-use biosensor. Smart Regions meets the scientists behind the tech.