New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations
A University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frostbite, to be used in emergency rooms, shelters and even outdoors.
Steep fall in implementation of physical activity policy in Ontario schools
Children have become less physically active in school, despite teachers recognizing the importance of daily movement.
Academic and artistic minds honoured as RSE fellows
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy, has announced 80 new Fellows, 10 of whom are academics from the University of Glasgow.
Improving lives of Parents Under Pressure
Families with substance-misusing parents typically experience multiple adversities that can lead to detrimental child outcomes, but a Griffith University-led program has been creating positive change.
The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps
Ever found yourself unable to resist checking out a social media notification? Or sending a random picture just to keep a Snapchat “streak” going?
Research reveals even cool, wet Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change
Northern Ireland is known for its cool, wet weather – but a new study has shown warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall due to climate change are taking a toll on the nation’s health and farming industry.
Manchester scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading
The charity has awarded £249,992 to Dr Sankari Nagarajan and her team at the University of Manchester to help discover why some triple negative breast cancers spread to other parts of the body and whether existing drugs can be repurposed to stop this from happening.
The University of Warwick awards an Honorary Doctorate to comedian, Alex Horne, for School...
The University of Warwick awarded an Honorary Doctorate to renowned comedian Alex Horne for his contributions to widening participation.
On a mission: Innovative solutions to pressing environmental problems
OXGAV will support the research and development of exceptionally-promising innovations by interdisciplinary scientists across a dozen departments at Oxford and will enable the outputs...
Nanorippled graphene becomes a catalyst
A team of researchers led by Prof. Andre Geim from the National Graphene Institute (NGI) have discovered that nanoripples in graphene can make it a strong catalyst...
