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Physics - Innovation - 01.11.2024
Sky’s the limit for cloud-inspired method of guiding light
Scientists have taken inspiration from the way sunlight passes through clouds to discover an entirely new way of controlling and guiding light. The breakthrough research, led by physicists from the University of Glasgow, allows light waves to be guided around curved paths tunnelled through opaque materials which would normally scatter them in all directions.
Health - 01.11.2024
Education, occupation, and wealth affect the risk of cognitive impairment
Socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, and wealth influence the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia in later life and whether a person is likely to recover, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in Scientific Reports , followed 8,442 adults aged 50 and above in England over 10 years from 2008/09 to 2018/19, to examine how socioeconomic factors at the start of the study were associated with changes in cognitive status.
Materials Science - Chemistry - 01.11.2024
New development could help deliver improved potassium-ion batteries
A breakthrough in material science could help deliver a new generation of affordable batteries, scientists say. An international team of researchers led by chemists from the University of Glasgow and battery testing experts at Helmholtz Institute Ulm have implemented a material made from chromium and selenium in a potassium-ion battery.
Life Sciences - Health - 31.10.2024
Glaucoma drug shows promise against neurodegenerative diseases, animal studies suggest
A drug commonly used to treat glaucoma has been shown in zebrafish and mice to protect against the build-up in the brain of the protein tau, which causes various forms of dementia and is implicated in Alzheimer's disease.
Health - 31.10.2024
Text message reminders help teens brush their teeth
Text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a new study has shown. Researchers from Cardiff University and the Universities of Sheffield, Leeds, York and Dundee, have collaborated to investigate the effectiveness of a new programme designed to encourage better brushing habits and reduce tooth decay in secondary school pupils.
Chemistry - Environment - 29.10.2024
Advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk
Manchester scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk Scientists have developed a new material capable of capturing the harmful chemical benzene from the polluted air, offering a potential solution for tackling a major health and environment risk.
Environment - 29.10.2024
New research uncovers environmental crisis in Isle of Wight estuary
A study undertaken by a student at The University of Manchester has revealed a severe level of microplastic pollution within the Medina Estuary on the Isle of Wight. An alarming level of microplastic fragments were found to be present throughout the intertidal mudflat sediments within the Medina Estuary, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Life Sciences - Health - 29.10.2024
Discovery of key mechanism in Huntington’s Disease could pave the way for early detection and treatment
Researchers from the University of Oxford have identified a key biochemical mechanism relevant to the development of Huntington's Disease. This discovery opens up the possibility of studying the disease before its clinical onset and eventually stopping its progression. The study, published in Nature Metabolism , has shown for the first time the biochemical change responsible for the development of Huntington's disease, and how blocking this change stopped disease progression.
Veterinary - Health - 29.10.2024
Research suggests flatter saddles may improve welfare in ridden horses
Last Updated: 29 Oct 2024 13:48:07 A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Southampton have suggested that flatter-shaped saddles may better fit horses that spend most of their ridden time in motion. From observing significant changes in the shape of horse backs when stationary and during locomotion, the study found that horse backs become much flatter during movement compared to when stood still.
Health - Veterinary - 29.10.2024
AI algorithm accurately detects heart disease in dogs
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm to accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs, one of the main indicators of cardiac disease, which affects a large proportion of some smaller breeds such as King Charles Spaniels. The research team, led by the University of Cambridge, adapted an algorithm originally designed for humans and found it could automatically detect and grade heart murmurs in dogs, based on audio recordings from digital stethoscopes.
Innovation - 28.10.2024
AI facial filters have the ability to change who we find attractive
We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to. The latest research, led by the University of Glasgow and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), used AI to create real time face transformations in order to investigate the social signals that influence the beginnings of romantic attraction.
Social Sciences - 28.10.2024
No incentive for older birds to make new friends
Like people, birds have fewer friends as they age, but the reasons why are unclear. New research suggests they may just have no drive to. In humans, it's often been assumed that older people have fewer friends because they're pickier about who they spend their time with. There's also the issue that there are fewer people of their own age around.
Pharmacology - Health - 25.10.2024
Stroke patients could benefit from earlier blood thinning treatment
People with atrial fibrillation (AF) who have a stroke could benefit from blood thinning treatments, known as anticoagulants, at an earlier stage than is currently recommended, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Results from the British Heart Foundation funded OPTIMAS study are published in the Lancet and presented at the World Stroke Congress 2024.
Health - Pharmacology - 25.10.2024
Most non-cancer pain opioid prescriptions are for musculoskeletal conditions
Nearly three quarters of new non-cancer pain opioid prescriptions were for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, despite limited evidence of the drug's efficacy, according to the largest UK study of its kind. The new study , also the first of its kind in the UK, evaluated the specific clinical conditions that lead to the initiation of opioid prescriptions using data from nationally representative GP electronic health records.
Social Sciences - 24.10.2024
Half of young adults support prison time for non-consensual condom removal
Almost nine in 10 young adults in the UK believe that removing a condom during sex without the other person's permission is sexual assault, and around half support prison time as a penalty, finds a new study by UCL researchers. This is the first UK study to cover views on non-consensual condom removal.
Forensic Science - Social Sciences - 24.10.2024
Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates in London neighbourhoods
Rising numbers of houses and flats listed as short-term lets on Airbnb are associated with higher rates of crimes such as burglaries and street robberies right across London, according to the most detailed study of its kind. There may be social consequences to turning large swathes of city neighbourhoods into hotels with little regulation Charles Lanfear Latest research has revealed a "positive association" between the number of properties listed as Airbnb rentals and police-reported robberies and violent crimes in thousands of London neighbourhoods between 2015 and 2018.
Life Sciences - Microtechnics - 23.10.2024
’Palaeo-robots’ to help scientists understand how fish started to walk on land
The transition from water to land is one of the most significant events in the history of life on Earth. Now, a team of roboticists, palaeontologists and biologists is using robots to study how the ancestors of modern land animals transitioned from swimming to walking, about 390 million years ago. Writing in the journal Science Robotics , the research team, led by the University of Cambridge, outline how 'palaeo-inspired robotics' could provide a valuable experimental approach to studying how the pectoral and pelvic fins of ancient fish evolved to support weight on land.
Environment - Pharmacology - 23.10.2024
UK rivers contain cocktail of chemicals, pharmaceuticals and stimulants
A nationwide citizen science project has found high levels of chemical pollutants in freshwater bodies across the UK. Thousands of volunteers have helped to provide a snapshot of the health of the nation's rivers and waterways, highlighting high levels of nitrates and phosphates, as well as a cocktail of chemical compounds that pose a risk to ecosystems.
Life Sciences - Health - 22.10.2024
Breakthrough drug for motor neurone disease shows promise in new study
A new drug called Ellorarxine is offering hope to those suffering from motor neurone disease (MND), according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from our top-rated Chemistry department have found that this novel compound, developed by Nevrargenics Ltd., could significantly improve the neuronal health of MND patients and enhance their nervous system's ability to regenerate.
Religions - 22.10.2024
Psychic nights can help with grief
Attending psychic nights can help ease a person's grief, according to the initial findings of a research study. The first-of-its-kind study, led Dr Adam Powell from our Institute for Medical Humanities, has explored the growing cultural phenomenon of psychic nights in England's pubs. Psychological benefits regardless of belief People attending psychic nights reported benefits such a sense of hope, comfort or closure.
Health - Nov 2
UK Government austerity policies associated with increased rates of adverse birth outcomes
UK Government austerity policies associated with increased rates of adverse birth outcomes
Earth Sciences - Nov 1
Mysteries of Antarctica and other big questions to be pursued with Royal Society support
Mysteries of Antarctica and other big questions to be pursued with Royal Society support