Collaborate Disseminate
As anyone who’s ever seen a science fiction movie knows, whipping up a black hole in a laboratory doesn’t seem like such a good idea.
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It was just this week that we heard how a fungus-based material could be used as fireproof insulation. Well, scientists have now created a similar material, known as mycocrete, that could one day be utilized to grow parts of buildings.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Fungus-based “mycocrete” may find use in more sustainable construction
Physical activity is known to correlate with lower rates of cancer, but lately we have begun to see discoveries that detail the biological mechanisms underlying this relationship. Further improving our understanding are scientists from Newcastle Univer… Continue reading Exercise found to boost levels of cancer-fighting proteins in the blood
A new test has been developed to assess the likelihood of an early-stage melanoma either spreading or recurring. The test measures levels of several proteins in a tumor biopsy, helping doctors assess which patients require more frequent follow-ups afte… Continue reading New melanoma test predicts risk of skin cancer spreading
Our immune system is a powerful ally to keep us safe, but there are times when it gets a little carried away and attacks things that are trying to help us. Now, researchers have developed particles called dendrimers that are covered in tiny tentacles, … Continue reading Tiny tentacled particles could camouflage implants from immune rejection
The microbes we’re exposed to in the home by picking up a kitchen sponge, sitting on the toilet seat or cleaning the dog food bowl can all help shape the microbial communities living on and in our bodies, which research is increasingly linking to vario… Continue reading “Biological” apartment to be a testbed for living materials and health
The world seems to be on the brink of a sixth major extinction event, largely thanks to human activity and the consequent climate change. The (absolute) least we could do is try to prevent some of them, and now a new study has quantified just how many … Continue reading Conservation efforts prevented dozens of extinctions, says study
The DoppelPaymer ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a digital security incident that affected Newcastle University’s network and systems. In a news release published on its website, Newcastle University revealed that it had begun experiencing i… Continue reading DoppelPaymer Gang Claims Responsibility for Newcastle University Issues
Newcastle University, in the North East of England, has confirmed that it has suffered a cyber attack after several days of disruption to its IT services.
And, the university warns, it will “take several weeks” to get systems up and running again Continue reading Newcastle University says it will take “several weeks” to recover from cyber attack
When it comes to farm animals being raised in subpar conditions, chickens often have it particularly rough. A new system that analyzes chick vocalizations, however, could help alert farmers (or authorities) when things really need to change.Continue Re… Continue reading Automated analysis of chick chirps may ensure better living conditions