Organ-on-a-chip models allow researchers to conduct studies closer to real-life conditions – and possibly grease the drug development pipeline
Successes in the lab mostly don’t translate to people. Research models that better mimic the human body could close the gap.
Jan. 10, 2023 • ~7 min
England may be set to flood at the end of winter – here's why
The Met Office has predicted that England is to be affected by flooding this February.
Jan. 10, 2023 • ~8 min
Nanomedicines for various diseases are in development – but research facilities produce vastly inconsistent results on how the body will react to them
The proteins that cover nanoparticles are essential to understanding how they work in the body. Across 17 proteomics facilities in the US, less than 2% of the identified proteins were identical.
Jan. 5, 2023 • ~5 min
Urban light pollution is a danger for marine ecosystems – new research
Artificial lighting from cities illuminates coastal waters and can change the physiology and behaviour of marine organisms.
Jan. 5, 2023 • ~7 min
Better sleep for kids starts with better sleep for parents – especially after holiday disruptions to routines
Sound sleep, for long enough every night, with consistent bed and wake-up times are critical for kids’ health. A child development expert suggests some overarching tips to help get you there.
Dec. 26, 2022 • ~8 min
How Putin’s war and small islands are accelerating the global shift to clean energy, and what to watch for in 2023
Look for significant progress in 2023 in two key areas, writes a veteran of international climate policy.
Dec. 26, 2022 • ~9 min
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