How does cancer spread? While studying human brain tumour cells, a team of scientists found some…
How new media platforms have become powerful across Africa
Online platforms have become an important site for political and social engagement. On the one hand…
Cataclysmic variable ES Ceti has an accretion disk, study suggests
Astronomers have conducted spectroscopic observations of the cataclysmic variable ES Ceti, which resulted in uncovering important…
Obesity, risk of cognitive dysfunction? Consider high-intensity interval exercise
Researchers have discovered what might be an effective strategy to prevent and combat cognitive dysfunction in…
Promising diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have identified in live human brains new radioactive 'tracer' molecules that bind to and 'light…
Biomimetic strategy leads to strong, recyclable rubber
Inspired by nature, Chinese scientists have produced a synthetic analogue to vulcanized natural rubber. Their material…
Hydrokinetic energy from running water cleanly charges electrical vehicles
Lif-E-Buoy takes advantage of the natural hydrokinetic energy of running water—abundantly available in most river-based urban…
Scientists discover how birds and dinosaurs evolved to dazzle with colourful displays
Iridescence is responsible for some of the most striking visual displays in the animal kingdom. Now,…
Rights that protect against socioeconomic disadvantage are long overdue – the UK is already paying the price
In 2018, two anniversaries and a crucial decision loom large in the UK. We saw in…
How we used drones to monitor coastal erosion in Ghana
Delta environments are low-lying and highly vulnerable to flooding and erosion by ocean waves. And these…