US pours $3.5 billion into direct air capture hubs for carbon removal

As part of its ambitions to move to a net-zero economy by 2050, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has been ramping up its plans to facilitate removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and drive down the cost of the technology required to do so. The… Continue reading US pours $3.5 billion into direct air capture hubs for carbon removal

US pours $3.5 billion into direct air capture hubs for carbon removal

As part of its ambitions to move to a net-zero economy by 2050, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has been ramping up its plans to facilitate removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and drive down the cost of the technology required to do so. The… Continue reading US pours $3.5 billion into direct air capture hubs for carbon removal

Royal Mail plans 50 drone delivery routes servicing the isles of the UK

Over the past couple of years, the UK’s Royal Mail service has been exploring the potential of drones to service remote corners of the nation, and is now pressing ahead with its plans for automated aerial delivery. The postal service company has outlin… Continue reading Royal Mail plans 50 drone delivery routes servicing the isles of the UK

Royal Mail plans 50 drone delivery routes servicing the isles of the UK

Over the past couple of years, the UK’s Royal Mail service has been exploring the potential of drones to service remote corners of the nation, and is now pressing ahead with its plans for automated aerial delivery. The postal service company has outlin… Continue reading Royal Mail plans 50 drone delivery routes servicing the isles of the UK

Pre-made stem cells may be pulled off the shelf to treat aggressive cancer

Stem cells that can be engineered to take on different properties continue to show huge potential in all areas of medicine, ranging from Parkinson’s disease treatments to regenerative therapies for injured tendons. Scientists adapting this technology f… Continue reading Pre-made stem cells may be pulled off the shelf to treat aggressive cancer

Pre-made stem cells may be pulled off the shelf to treat aggressive cancer

Stem cells that can be engineered to take on different properties continue to show huge potential in all areas of medicine, ranging from Parkinson’s disease treatments to regenerative therapies for injured tendons. Scientists adapting this technology f… Continue reading Pre-made stem cells may be pulled off the shelf to treat aggressive cancer

Cross-talking neurons spill secrets of inflammation spread in arthritis

As the underlying cause of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders, there is considerable interest in deepening our understanding of chronic inflammation and the way it takes hold in the human body. Shedding new light on this is a new study… Continue reading Cross-talking neurons spill secrets of inflammation spread in arthritis

Retraining minds to resist cravings shows long-term weight loss potential

Behavioral weight loss programs in their many forms can be an effective means to tackle or prevent obesity, but not everyone is suited to lifestyle interventions that involve calorie counting and increased physical activity. The authors of a new study … Continue reading Retraining minds to resist cravings shows long-term weight loss potential

Climate change sets a string of records, from atmosphere to the ocean

As global warming continues its onward march there are key metrics scientists are watching closely to gauge the degree of change gripping our planet. The latest climate change report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) shines the spotlight… Continue reading Climate change sets a string of records, from atmosphere to the ocean

First signs of head trauma in ramming animals may unlock secrets of TBI

Understanding and treating traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in humans is difficult as some, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), can only be diagnosed after death. Scientists may have unearthed a valuable new tool to study these conditions, in… Continue reading First signs of head trauma in ramming animals may unlock secrets of TBI