Astronomers see white dwarf switch on and off
White dwarfs are what most stars become after burning off the hydrogen that fuels them. Now our astronomers have seen one of these galactic objects switching on and off for the first time.
Teesside University and Reach PLC collaborate to support local journalism
The latest development in Teesside University’s growing partnership with news publisher Reach has brought the two organisations closer than ever, with reporters now based in the University’s dynamic, on-campus workspace.
Santa’s sleigh upgraded as preflight list checked twice
From automated gift-sorting, precise chimney navigation, reindeer health tracking, and antifreeze technology, Santa’s sleigh has undergone a transformation this year with the help of Monash engineers.
Why McMaster donors give: Emil Zamora’s story
Dr. Emil Zamora has always believed in treating patients with compassion and empathy.
University of Birmingham rises seven places in global rankings
The University of Birmingham has improved its position amongst the best performing research-intensive universities in the world – rising seven places in the QS World University Rankings.
Prestigious new scholarships at HK$1.56m for world-class PhD candidates
A newly launched scholarship is set to attract high-calibre PhD candidates from around the world to CityU.
Bacterial fingerprints in soil show where copper is buried
Researchers have identified buried copper ore by testing the DNA of microbes in the surface soil.
How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer
It’s bushfire season. So you might be wondering about the best way to protect yourself from the health impacts of smoke.
Targeted elimination of leukemic stem cells
Cancer research in Bern has discovered a further mechanism to combat leukemia: a research team at Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and the University of Bern has succeeded in identifying...
Study shows impact of pandemic on families with seriously ill children
Many parents of children with chronic illnesses felt hospitals were unsafe during the COVID-19 pandemic and took to social media to find information relevant to them, a Southampton-led study suggests.
