HKUST Scientists Make Breakthrough Discovery of New Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have identified new therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by studying the patients’ brain with a newly-developed methodology.
Sapere Aude Grant for research into the connection between religiosity and wealth
Why do some societies continue to suffer from poverty, a low level of education and conflict? Religiosity may be an important part of the answer.
Nike Partners With iCoachKids to Create Digital Tools for Coaching
The collaboration also includes the redesign of the iCoachKids website, slated for early 2021.
Genre-defying work wins 2020 Adam Foundation Prize
A genre-defying work that examiners describe as being “of great significance” has been awarded the IIML 2020 Adam Foundation Prize in Creative Writing.
Robots and technology to change retail as we know it
Dr Sanjit K. Roy, UWA Business School and Dr Gaganpreet Singh, Jindal Global University, look at a retail revolution that is under way, where robots are playing an increasingly important role.
Smoking associated with increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms
Smoking is associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms and smokers are more likely to attend hospital than non-smokers, a study has found.
Common asthma treatment reduces need for hospitalisation in COVID-19 patients, study suggests
The STOIC study found that inhaled budesonide given to patients with COVID-19 within seven days of the onset of symptoms also reduced recovery time.
University of Waikato partners with local iwi to build leadership support in schools
Supporting people to be inspiring, authentic and innovative leaders in education the world over has been a life-long pursuit for Dr Rachel McNae.
Moccasin fragment reveals precolonial connection between Subarctic and Southwest
New research by Lakehead University anthropologist Dr. Jessica Metcalfe and colleagues provides direct evidence for long-distance connections among precolonial Dene peoples...
University of Toronto startup to aid pharmacists with Canada’s vaccine rollout
The number of people who have been vaccinated in Canada inches higher with each passing day, but millions more will require shots before the country can escape the pandemic.
