Human embryo-like model created from human stem cells

Scientists have developed a new model to study an early stage of human development, using human…

High doses of ketamine can temporarily switch off the brain

Researchers have identified two brain phenomena that may explain some of the side-effects of ketamine. Their…

Night owls have more grey matter in their brains than early birds

Being a late-riser suggests you could have more grey matter in your brain, a study from…

Advanced nanotechnology to improve success of dental implants

A technological advancement that may prove crucial in the long-term success of dental implants has been…

Coal-tar-sealant major source of PAH contamination in Great Lakes tributaries

Runoff from pavement with coal-tar-based sealant is the most likely primary source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,…

New study advocates updating approach to teaching supply chain curriculum

“Nobody worries about the supply chain until something goes wrong,” said Joe Walden, the assistant area…

Disadvantaged pupils could be unfairly penalised by using predicted grades during pandemic, expert warns

This year’s system of using predicted grades to award A-level and GCSE results should be closely…

Drivers v cyclists: it's like an ethnic conflict, which offers clues to managing 'road wars'

Motorists and cyclists are akin to ethnic groups, our research shows. This means we might want…

Powerful X-ray flare detected from the protostar HOPS 383

Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Southern Astrophysical Research (SOAR) telescope, astronomers have conducted X-ray…

More than 1,200 tonnes of microplastics are dumped into Aussie farmland every year from wastewater sludge

Every year, treated wastewater sludge called “biosolids” is recycled and spread over agricultural land. My recent…