Discovery could slash a common cancer drug’s price

"Looking ahead, once we refine the process further, we expect to be able to reduce the cost [of the cancer drug Taxol] by half."

U. Copenhagen • futurity
May 20, 2025 • ~5 min

Active young people are less likely to be depressed

"Young people who are less physically active over time have an increased risk of developing symptoms of depression."

Norwegian University of Science and Technology • futurity
May 20, 2025 • ~4 min

Can a pea-sized part of the brain help treat addiction?

An expert explains how the discovery of a little-known brain region may pave way for new addiction treatments.

Rockefeller University • futurity
May 20, 2025 • ~12 min

Teens of any age who drink alcohol with their parents’ permission drink more as young adults, new research shows

Many parents think that drinking at home is a safe way to teach teenagers about alcohol, but research suggests this is not true.

Bernard Pereda, Doctoral Student in Psychoolgy, University at Buffalo • conversation
May 20, 2025 • ~5 min

Scientists discover potential new targets for Alzheimer’s drugs

Pathways involved in DNA repair and other cellular functions could contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
May 20, 2025 • ~7 min

Cutting HIV aid means undercutting US foreign and economic interests − Nigeria shows the human costs

Withdrawing or reducing aid has immediate and often fatal effects − not only for the countries receiving aid but for people around the globe.

Kathryn Rhine, Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 19, 2025 • ~12 min

Britain’s net zero construction workforce is already at risk of burn out

Workers ‘on the tools’, building and upgrading transmission infrastructure, are struggling.

Jing Xu, Associate Professor in Enterprise Management, UCL • conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~7 min

Britain’s net zero construction workforce is already at risk of being burnt out

Workers ‘on the tools’, building and upgrading transmission infrastructure, are struggling.

Jing Xu, Associate Professor in Enterprise Management, UCL • conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~7 min

Britain’s net zero construction workforce is already at risk of burnt out

Workers ‘on the tools’, building and upgrading transmission infrastructure, are struggling.

Jing Xu, Associate Professor in Enterprise Management, UCL • conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~7 min

Insect protein could support healthy ageing and fight climate change

Insects are packed with high-quality protein, as well as good fats, vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc.

Catherine Norton, Associate Professor Sport & Exercise Nutrition, University of Limerick • conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~5 min

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