Research shows fatty liver disease endangers brain health
People with liver disease caused by eating too much sugar and fat could be at increased risk of developing serious neurological conditions like depression or dementia.
Overshooting climate targets could significantly increase risk for tipping cascades
Temporarily overshooting the climate targets of 1.5-2 degrees Celsius could increase the tipping risk of several Earth system elements by more than 70 per cent.
Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries
Researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), have developed 'stem cell plasters' to revolutionise the way surgeons treat children living with congenital heart disease...
HKUST the First to Launch New ESG Investment Policy for its Net-Zero Carbon Goal
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) becomes the first university in Hong Kong to make a pledge to eliminate investments in fossil fuels...
Heat pumps could reduce biogas carbon footprint by 36%, research suggests
An alternative source of heat could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of a process which turns food waste into power, new research suggests.
Chatbots can help treat symptoms in people with depression
Clinician scientists from NTU Singapore have found that mental health chatbots are able to effectively engage people with depression in empathetic conversations and assist in the treatment of their symptoms.
Renowned HKU mathematician Professor Ngaiming MOK receives the 2022 Tan Kah Kee Science Award...
Distinguished scholar Professor Ngaiming MOK, Edmund and Peggy Tse Professor in Mathematics and Chair of Mathematics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU)...
Child body weight has limited effects on mood and behavioural disorders, study suggests
Childhood body mass index is unlikely to have a big impact on children's mood or behavioural disorders, according to a study led by the University of Bristol and published today [20 December] in eLife.
NUS historian Asst Prof Jack Chia elected Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) historian Assistant Professor Jack Chia has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (RHS) “in recognition of his contribution to historical scholarship”.
Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial
A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.
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