Booster vaccination strongly enhances COVID-19 immunity in care home residents and staff – study
A COVID-19 booster vaccination markedly increases immune response in residents and staff within care homes, making it vital that people living and working in these settings get their third ‘jab’, a new study reveals.
Poor social health a predictor for cardiovascular disease
A recent study by Monash University has found that among healthy older adults, social isolation and low social support are strong predictors of overall cardiovascular risk.
Robots use fear factor against highly invasive fish
Robotic predators can protect aquatic biodiversity from a global pest, impacting the behaviour, survival and reproduction of the invaders, according to an international team of researchers from The University of Western Australia, University of Padova and New York University.
New Study Adds More Evidence for Omicron Immune Evasion
A new study from Columbia researchers, in collaboration with scientists at the University of Hong Kong, adds more evidence that the omicron variant can evade the immune protection conferred by vaccines and natural...
UM holds science talks to increase local high schoolers’ interest in biomedical sciences
To stimulate local high school students’ interest in learning science, the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) organised two science talks on biomedical sciences.
Covid-19 Vaccine Protection Wanes After Three Months, Study Suggests
The protection offered by the Oxford-Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine declines after three months of receiving two doses, a study says.
Columbia Alumnus and World-Renowned Chef Jacques Pépin Is a Man of Many Talents
In a recent virtual event hosted by Columbia University School of General Studies, the award-winning chef, TV host, artist, and author reflected on everything from his years studying at Columbia to what he considers his favorite tools in the kitchen.
Ancient tower at Auckland Castle uncovered
A team from our Department of Archaeology, in partnership with archaeologists and volunteers from The Auckland Project, has been uncovering the secrets beneath the lawns of County Durham's Auckland Castle.
USC Pacific Asia Museum shop sells fair trade items to help women worldwide rise
The USC Pacific Asia Museum shop in Pasadena is betting that gift givers want to give more than just a present.
HKU’s “HSBC Rural Sustainability Programme” wins UN-Habitat Asian Townscape Award
The “HSBC Rural Sustainability Programme” of the Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been selected as one of the 11 winning projects for UN-Habitat’s 2021 Asian Townscape Awards (ATA).
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