In an extraordinary leap forward for medical science, researchers from the University of Chicago have announced the development of “living bioelectronics,” a pioneering technology that integrates living cells with electronic components. This groundbreaking…
Nikki-Anne Wilson, UNSW Sydney What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter. Changes in thinking and…
Lisa M. Given, RMIT University A campaign to block children’s access to social media to limit online harms and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit…
Cole Mathis, Arizona State University Have you ever played hide-and-seek in a new place? It’s much harder than playing at home. You only know the obvious hiding spots: under the bed, in the…
For decades, the existence of dark matter has been one of the most widely accepted theories in astrophysics and cosmology. This hypothetical, invisible substance is thought to make up around 85% of the…
The Starlink satellite internet has brought numerous benefits to remote populations, such as the Marubo indigenous tribe located in the Vale do Javari Indigenous Land in western Amazonas. Previously, with communication difficulties due…
Individuals with high blood pressure face a heightened risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia. However, recent findings from a study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine offer promising news:…
In a groundbreaking development, Swiss biocomputing startup FinalSpark has unveiled an innovative online platform known as Neuroplatform. This cutting-edge platform offers remote access to 16 human brain organoids, a pioneering step in the…
Jose Yong, Northumbria University, Newcastle Research is showing that many of our contemporary problems, such as the rising prevalence of mental health issues, are emerging from rapid technological advancement and modernisation. A theory…
Recent archaeological discoveries in southern Kazakhstan have shed new light on the little-known Kangju state, a federation of nomadic peoples that ruled the region from the 5th century BC to the 4th century…