Vitamin supplements may have small effect on COVID-19 risk for women
Researchers at King’s analysing data from an app have found that certain vitamin supplements may have a small effect on reducing the likelihood of catching COVID-19 for women but not men.
Plastic pollution analysis shows New Zealand lakes comparable with Europe and USA
In a global analysis of plastic pollution levels in freshwater lakes, it appears New Zealand has come out punching well above its weight, and not in a good way.
Launch Ceremony of World Bank Project in Cambodia
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) held a virtual ceremony this afternoon (29 December) for the official launch of a World Bank project...
How secure are voice authentication systems really?
Computer scientists at the University of Waterloo have discovered a method of attack that can successfully bypass voice authentication security systems with up to a 99% success rate after only six tries.
The Power of Education: Teach for Australia
Teach for Australia seeks to break the cycle of educational inequity by partnering exclusively with schools that serve low socio-economic communities...
A mother’s diet can protect her grandchildren’s brains: genetic model study
Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a Monash University study using genetic models has found.
Most people can’t identify deadly rip current – UC expert
A new study has found that two-thirds of people who could spot a rip current in photographs could not pick one out in real life.
Are you breaking your body clock?
Researchers are using mathematical models to better understand the effects of disruptions like daylight savings time, working night shifts, jet lag or even late-night phone scrolling on the body’s circadian rhythms.
Three Johns Hopkins master’s degree programs among top online programs in the country
Johns Hopkins graduate programs in engineering and nursing were ranked among the top online master's programs in the country, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.
Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 32nd edition (13-29 October...
Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the most well-known and loved literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 32nd edition from 13- 29 October, bringing together the best of local, regional, and international literary talent.
