Extreme temperatures push oceans into uncharted waters
Marine science experts have warned that record-high ocean temperatures, combined with a strong El Niño forecast to develop this year, are set to trigger intense marine heatwaves around the globe.
Bristol scores highly in global sustainable development rankings
The University of Bristol is celebrating after scoring in the top 100 in its first entry into the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
Rice, Rutgers developing inhalable COVID-19 vaccine spray
Scientists at Rice University’s Center for Theoretical Biological Physics (CTBP) are part of a study to develop an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine.
Student turns passion for cars into successful repair, sales business
Balancing a passion for anything on four wheels with his vision of attending law school, Nour Habliza continues to drive full speed ahead toward his future.
Astronomers discover new Earth-sized world orbiting an ultra-cool star
A new, Earth-sized planet orbiting an ultra-cool red dwarf star, has been detected by an international team of astronomers – just 55 light years away.
Angela Merkel needs to create a unified digital strategy for Europe during her Council...
European heads of state and governments’ approach to digitisation varies widely. This is one of the main findings of the first ever Digital Engagement Report, an in-depth analysis of all 27 European leaders’ digital priorities published by ESCP’s European Center for Digital Competitiveness.
Why we should protect the high seas from fishing forever
An international team of marine scientists, including from The University of Western Australia, is urging Australia to support the closure of fishing on the high seas at a global scale.
2021 UK-China Connections through Culture Grants
For over 16 years, the British Council has run a well-established Connections through Culture programme, which enables collaboration between creative and cultural professionals in China and the UK.
High water mark for innovative UQ flood monitoring system
A tool developed by researchers at The University of Queensland that measures floodwater depth and velocity will be sold globally after it was licensed to a US-based company.
Novel wool-derived protein a potential key to improving type-2 diabetes management
New research has provided insight into the functional potential of wool-derived protein, with an initial trial revealing it can influence how the body responds to insulin.
