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Researchers Name Ancient Eel-Like Species After Black Sabbath Guitarist

In a recent study, a group of geology researchers at Lund University unveiled three newly discovered species of conodonts, a type of jawless ancient fish

Circular Economy Is Not The Panacea Many Had Hoped For

In recent years, the circular economy has become a guiding principle in industrial and environmental policies. But how good is it really?

Entire Genome Of Common Forest Pest Now Revealed

Researchers have successfully mapped the entire genome of the Eurasian spruce bark beetle.

Rapid COVID-19 Tests Using Saliva Could Be Easier Alternatives

The most common tests for COVID-19 are PCR tests, involving a nose and throat sample taken with a cotton swab. The procedure is often unpleasant, and the tests results require laboratory analysis.

Lack Of Power Grids Sealed Fate For Early Electric Cars

New research from Lund University shows that insufficient infrastructure was key in American car manufacturers choosing gasoline cars over electric cars in the early 20th century.

Pain Relief Without Side Effects With Promising Technique

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a completely new stimulation method, using ultra-thin microelectrodes, to combat severe pain.

More Swedes Had Covid Jab When They Were Paid

An international study led by Lund University in Sweden has revealed that a small reward of $24 increased the vaccination rate by 4 percent - from 72 to 76 percent.

Study Supports Theory That Dragonflies Migrate Across The Indian Ocean

Can dragonflies migrate thousands of miles across the Indian Ocean, from India via the Maldives to Africa, and back again?

Active Lifestyle Can Reduce Risk Of Anxiety

A physically active life can reduce the risk of developing anxiety disorders, according to a study from Lund University that tracked almost 400,000 Swedes.

Lobster’s Underbelly Is As Tough As Industrial Rubber

Membrane material’s properties could guide design of flexible body armor, new study suggests.

Huge Unveiling Of Schizophrenia Brain Cells Show New Treatment Targets

DISEASE A single cell can tell a powerful story on how to understand and treat a disease. For the first time, researchers show how schizophrenia affects both the single cell and regional cell networks in the brain. The study may provide new options for treating the disease.

Working Out Makes Hydrogels Perform More Like Muscle

Mechanical “training” produces strong, fatigue-resistant, yet soft hydrogels with possible uses in medicine.

UVA Health: 'Our findings could lead to novel treatments aimed at restoring the function of the nuclear lamina'

Significant advancement was achieved by scientists from the School of Medicine in comprehending the underlying mechanisms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a common condition where fat builds up in the liver.

NC State University: 'We have successfully used chiral phonons to generate a spin current at room temperature without the need for magnetic materials'

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have made a groundbreaking discovery by using chiral phonons to convert wasted heat into spin information without the need for magnetic materials.

New Bacteria in UK Waters as Temperatures Rise

Rising temperatures are causing a "growing diversity" of Vibrio bacteria in the sea around the UK, new research shows.

Are You Britain’s Next Super-Matcher? Take Our Test to Find Out!

The quest to discover how some people can compare or “match” the intricate details of faces, fingerprints and even firearms only by sight has taken a new, exciting twist.

Ketamine and Psychological Therapy Helped Severe Alcoholics Abstain for Longer in Trial

People with severe alcohol disorder were able to stay off alcohol for longer when they were treated with low doses of ketamine combined with psychological therapy in a clinical trial.

New Discovery on Regulation of Organelle Contact

A pioneering study has revealed how cellular compartments (organelles) are able to control how much they interact and cooperate.

Study Finding “Recurrent Delirium Over 12 Months Predicts Dementia” Wins Prestigious Prize

A research paper involving the University of Exeter has been awarded the prestigious Dhole-Eddlestone Memorial Prize 2022.

Blood Biomarker Identified That Predicts Type 2 Diabetes Many Years Before Diagnosis

A large study led by Lund University in Sweden has identified a protein in the blood that could predict type 2 diabetes up to nineteen years before the onset of the disease.