Can a drug that prevents brain cancer in mice work for kids?

New research lays groundwork for clinical trial aimed at preventing brain cancer in children with NF1 with an epilepsy drug.

Tamara Schneider-Washington University in St. Louis • futurity
April 24, 2024 • ~7 min

The UK’s Climate Change Act, once the envy of the world, faces a stress test

Looming carbon budget deadlines pose a challenge for the UK’s flagship climate legislation.

Rebecca Willis, Professor in Energy and Climate Governance, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University • conversation
April 24, 2024 • ~5 min

The weather experiment that really flooded Dubai

Hint: it’s not cloud seeding.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
April 24, 2024 • ~7 min

Circadian rhythms can influence drugs’ effectiveness

MIT researchers find circadian variations in liver function play an important role in how drugs are broken down in the body.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
April 24, 2024 • ~7 min

New vaccine could fight antibiotic resistance

A new vaccine could help fight off "superbugs" that have become resistant to antibiotics, researchers report.

Emilie Lorditch-Michigan State • futurity
April 24, 2024 • ~9 min

AI-powered ‘deep medicine’ could transform healthcare in the NHS and reconnect staff with their patients

The concept of deep medicine would use AI to free up staff, benefiting patient care.

Will Jones, Director of Research and Lecturer in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Modelling (DAIM), University of Hull • conversation
April 24, 2024 • ~7 min

New EU trade rules could put poor countries in a billion dollar ‘green squeeze’

Well-intentioned green trade policies can have adverse consequences.

Jodie Keane, Senior Research Fellow, International Economic Development Group, ODI • conversation
April 24, 2024 • ~7 min

Ian Waitz named vice president for research

The former vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education will leverage more than 30 years of experience at the Institute to oversee MIT’s research activities.

Zach Winn | MIT News • mit
April 24, 2024 • ~5 min

A simple ‘twist’ improves the engine of clean fuel generation

Researchers have found a way to super-charge the ‘engine’ of sustainable fuel generation – by giving the materials a little twist.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 24, 2024 • ~6 min

Do backyard or commercial chicken farms have more salmonella?

New research could help small and larger farms understand more about the spread of Salmonella in their respective systems.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
April 24, 2024 • ~5 min

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