Collaborate Disseminate
Some exercise is always going to be better than none when it comes to our health, but studies continues to drive home the value in undertaking even the shortest spurts of physical activity. Newly published research in this area has demonstrated how a s… Continue reading Quick two-minute bursts of intense exercise may help us live longer
Among the many mechanisms shaping the Antarctic ice sheet are the processes playing out in its lower layers, and a newly discovered sub-glacial river suggests it may drain away faster than we thought. Scientists say the 460-km-long (285-mile) river sho… Continue reading 460-km-long river discovered snaking though base of Antarctic ice sheet
In 2017, scientists in the UK carried out research suggesting that the small brain of the bumblebee may be more sophisticated than we realize, demonstrating how they could be trained to roll balls into a hole to score a sugary reward. The team has now … Continue reading Bees rolling balls around hailed as first evidence of insect play
Scientists looking to harness the cancer-fighting capabilities of bacteria have made an impressive advance, demonstrating how magnetic forms of the microorganisms can be propelled into tumors. This in itself is a promising breakthrough, but through adv… Continue reading Magnetic bacteria steered into tumors to plant anti-cancer drugs
Scientists working with an experimental class of materials have made a breakthrough that could shape a new generation of electronic devices. The researchers’ creation is likened to a conductive “Play-Doh” that can be easily shaped, combining two charac… Continue reading Novel rule-breaking material behaves like “conductive Play-Doh”
EV maker Lucid Motors turned a few heads with the introduction of its Air sedan and its industry-leading range figures, and now it’s rolling out some accessories to go with it. Included in the range is the company’s first at-home wall charger, which it… Continue reading Lucid’s first home EV charger promises 80 miles of range an hour
The James Brand’s line of everyday carry offerings includes an elegant array of elegant knives and tools, and now the Portland outfit has introduced its take on the classic utility knife. Features include tool-free blade swapping and eye-catching color… Continue reading Stylish Palmer utility knife cuts a slim figure for everyday carry
With a daring plan to collect rock and soil from the surface of Mars in the pipeline, NASA engineers are starting to move the necessary pieces into place here on Earth. The shielding that will protect these precious samples during the journey will play… Continue reading Watch NASA batter Mars sample return shields with hyper velocity bullets
Recycling plastics is far from a straightforward process, but a new report has laid bare the grim reality of the situation. Conducted by Greenpeace, the study looked at activity at a broad range of processing facilities across the US and found that the… Continue reading Plastic recycling labeled “a myth” as US rates sink to 5%
Scientists are searching far and wide for new tools in the battle against rising obesity rates, and lately a promising candidate has emerged from piles of purified sand. A new study has bolstered the potential of silica particles made from this materia… Continue reading Particles made from purified sand gain momentum as obesity treatment