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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.

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.

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.

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.

Working Out Makes Hydrogels Perform More Like Muscle

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

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.

Lobster’s Underbelly Is As Tough As Industrial Rubber

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Entire Genome Of Common Forest Pest Now Revealed

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

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?

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

AI To Help Combat Future Pandemics

Researchers at Lund University want to use AI methods, population registers, mobile data and novel data sources to develop and evaluate applications that can be used to detect and combat pandemics in the future

Cave Deposits Show Surprising Shift In Permafrost Over The Last 400,000 Years

Study finds Earth’s frozen surfaces became less susceptible to thawing, potentially locking in more carbon than expected.

Spinal Cord Cells Surprise Researchers: “I Hope This Will Lead To A Lot Of New Ideas And Studies”

SPINAL CORD Damage to the spinal cord can be extremely disabling. Now research from the University of Copenhagen shows that the cells of the spinal cord do not behave as expected – a discovery that may prove important in connection with future treatment.

Measuring Electric Current in Soil Could Provide Answers on Soil Health

Washington State University researchers have developed a way to assess soil health by measuring the electric current produced by its tiniest microbes.