Friday, December 26, 2025

Stanford researchers identify four causes for ‘Zoom fatigue’ and their simple fixes

Even as more people are logging onto popular video chat platforms to connect with colleagues, family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Typical British cycle infrastructure is failing to protect cyclists, study finds

Typical cycle infrastructure in Britain is not keeping cyclists safe, according to the results from a recently completed study by the University of Westminster and funded by the Road Safety Trust.

Locally developed 60-second breath test receives provisional authorisation from HSA

An easy-to-use breath test that can accurately detect COVID-19 within a minute has received provisional authorisation from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA).

Tracking COVID‑19 and variants of concern in wastewater around the globe

An international team of researchers led by the University of Otago and Western University, Canada, is investigating how wastewater can provide an accurate picture of COVID‑19 cases in a population and detect emerging variants of concern.

Massey University confirms COVID-19 vaccination policy

Massey University has confirmed its COVID-19 vaccination policy. From 14 February 2022 all staff, students and visitors will need to be fully vaccinated to enter Massey campuses or take part in in-person university activities.

Herbal supplement shows promise against lung cancer

Berberine, a natural compound found in plants such as barberry and goldenseal, shows promise for the treatment of lung diseases.

Smoking rates surge during COVID-19

University of Queensland researchers have found nicotine consumption in Australia increased by 30 per cent during the early stages of COVID-19.

Commuters see fewer familiar faces post pandemic

Seeing people we recognise on the train or at the bus stop can enhance feelings of safety and comfort but a University of Queensland study shows

Hopkins Engineers Develop Rapid COVID-19 Testing Platform

As new cases of COVID-19 surge across the country, states have ramped up their testing efforts, but increased testing and overburdened laboratories often means patients have to wait a week or more to find out if they're positive.

Trinity Business School use classroom skills to help real world crisis

COVID-19 remains the biggest crisis ever to face the aviation industry. Despite this Dublin Airport is open and facilitating...
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