Students who played sports before the pandemic did better during lockdowns
A history of participating in campus recreational sports can offset stress and contribute to academic competence even during high-stress periods such as a pandemic lockdown, shows a new study.
New biotechnological method gives hope for treatment of AMD
The incurable eye disease AMD—Age-related Macular Degeneration—affects thousands of elderly persons in Denmark every year...
Significant step in fight against drug resistance in TB
University of Otago researchers have discovered new ways to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of tuberculosis (TB), opening the door to new approaches for tackling the disease that kills about 4,000 people a day.
Debate: Experts Responsibility in Media Coverage of the Coronavirus
How critical should journalists be? Can the relationship between expert and journalist become too close? Should the expert always participate?
The research possibilities are limitless when they’re backed by core facilities
Core facilities are self-contained labs within the University stocked with state-of-the-art research equipment and run by highly trained experts. They provide access to world-class services and technology for those interested in conducting advanced research.
Stanford economists Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson win the Nobel in economic sciences
Stanford economist Paul Milgrom was not prepared for the knock on his door early Monday morning from his neighbor.
Science to benefit from industry expertise with Royal Society Entrepreneur
Scientific research at the University of Nottingham is set to benefit from industry expertise with the appointment of a Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence.
UWA chemist wins national award
A molecular scientist and chemist from The University of Western Australia who is working to discover new ways to convert heat into energy has been awarded the 2020 HG Smith Memorial Award.
AI initiative gives Gaelic a foothold in the digital age
Linguists and Artificial Intelligence specialists are embarking on an ambitious programme designed to help Scottish Gaelic flourish in the digital age.
Growing skin in the lab to treat a rare disease
Scientists have successfully gene-engineered skin cells in the laboratory which could be used to treat a rare but sometimes debilitating genetic skin condition.
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