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First natural evidence of nickel-rich alloys found deep in Earth’s mantle
A rare snapshot of a “redox-freezing” reaction whereby oxidized melts infiltrate reduced mantle rock.
Cell changes in the breast could explain why Breastfeeding isn’t always easy
A genetic atlas of the mammary gland.
Talking to robots helps carers feel less lonely
These conversations with a social robot gave caregivers something that they sorely lack.
Artificial Cartilage Could Be a Game-Changer for Arthritis
A material that can sense tiny changes within the body.
New drug combination could transform treatment for childhood leukemia
New treatment with the potential to be less toxic than current treatment.
Unlocking the secret of how mitochondria convert sugars into energy
Until now, researchers haven’t been able to understand the mechanism of how this process occurs.
Astronomers discover possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b
Strongest hints yet of biological activity outside the solar system.
A ‘metal detector’ algorithm to hunt down vulnerable tumors
Cambridge researchers have created a ‘metal detector’ algorithm that can hunt down vulnerable tumours.
New neural modules discovered: Key to movement and skill learning
Unraveling the brain's hidden motor modules.
The world’s living collections have collectively reached peak capacity
Safeguarding the world’s most threatened plants from extinction.
Antibiotics and vaccines may reduce dementia risk
We urgently need new treatments to slow the progress of dementia, if not to prevent it.
Autistic transgender/gender people face a higher risk of health issues
This is the first large-scale study on the experiences of autistic TGD people.
Evolutionary map uncovered bacterial survival genes
The most detailed study on how Staphylococcus aureus adapts to life on the human body.
Fiber-rich diets strengthen gut bacteria to fight infections
What we eat is potentially very important in controlling the likelihood of infection.
Interactions with friends and family may boost our immune system
Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection.
A new way to identify more infectious variants
System to auto-detect new variants will inform better response to future infectious disease outbreaks.
Wildlife monitoring tech is used to intimidate and spy on women
Camera traps and drones are being deliberately misused to keep watch on women without their consent.
Some plants have superior photosynthesis abilities
Over 3 billion years ago, photosynthesis first evolved in ancient bacteria on a water-covered Earth. Over millions of years, these bacteria evolved into plants,...
How Aboriginal Tasmanians shaped their surroundings?
This is the earliest record of humans using fire to shape the Tasmanian environment.
Tree planting at high latitudes will accelerate global warming
While tree planting is a popular and effective way to mitigate climate change, it's not always effective. A group of scientists at the University...
AI algorithm accurately detects heart murmurs in dogs
In tests, the algorithm detected heart murmurs with a sensitivity of 90%.
Biologists are using palaeo-inspired robots to demonstrate the evolution
As the transition from water to land is the most significant event in the history of life on the Earth, a group of researchers...
Primitive meteorites determine the origin of volatile elements on Earth
How did the building blocks of life arrive on Earth?
How do penguins and albatrosses find their food?
This is the first time this ability has been identified in seabirds.
Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer’s
Light pollution a new Alzheimer’s risk factor.
The team set to debut the world-first hip replacement invention
With over two million hip replacements done yearly and younger patients needing them, implants must last longer to prevent repeat surgeries.
Cambridge research targets early cancer detection via immune response
A research team at the University of Cambridge will get over £1.5 million from Cancer Research UK in the next six years.