NUS researchers develop novel approach for predicting resistance against cancer therapy
A specific combination of oncogenes found to support cancer growth and survival, resulting in unfavourable treatment outcome.
Eden Project North receives £1.2m boost from Lancashire Enterprise Partnership
The Eden Project has received £1.2m from the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to fund the development work needed to prepare a planning application...
UM-led research team unveils groundbreaking computational encryption with metasurface
A joint research team, formed by researchers of the University of Macau (UM), Wuhan University (WHU), Beijing Normal University (BNU), the University of Hong Kong (HKU)...
Why nuclear energy is not the solution to the climate crisis
Despite about 20 countries declaring plans to triple nuclear energy by 2050 and the backing of billionaires like Bill Gates, we should not support expanding nuclear power.
Daring Teesside University student wins gruelling television show
A student from Teesside University pushed her mind and body to the limit as she overcame psychological and physical challenges to win Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Manchester astronomers reveal first look from the world’s largest digital camera
Astronomers have revealed the first images from “the most ambitious astronomical survey to date” – a mission that will transform our understanding of the Universe.
Legumes lost to heat: storage failures costing farmers and processors: study
Poor storage conditions are causing avoidable quality decline across the legume supply chain - costing growers and processors, new research shows.
Mushrooms serve as ‘main character’ in most ecosystems
A team of Western mycologists (fungi experts) spent the past two summers digging deep in Newfoundland dirt to investigate the might of mushrooms and found what lies beneath truly is ‘the main character’ in most terrestrial ecosystems.
How do pay cuts and layoffs affect morale and productivity?
Experimental economist Ananish Chaudhuri says that contrary to what you might think, cutting pay won’t reduce worker productivity.
Bridging the ‘digital divide’ with board games
Helping young people who have moved to University navigate online and digital spaces necessary for their education, and overcome the pitfalls they may encounter, is the subject of a new board game from the University of Sheffield.
