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New vaccines show promise against seasonal, H5N1 flu strains
Published: December 19, 2024 19:46
Scientists are using COVID-19 vaccine technologies to develop better vaccines against influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu. The research could make annual flu jabs much more effective.
Potential cancer-causing chemicals have been found in black spatulas and takeaway containers. Is it time to throw them out?
Published: December 19, 2024 11:15
Recent study suggests everyday things made from black electronic plastics like spatulas and take away containers are leaching harmful chemicals into your cooking oil.
The Pelicot case: The psychology of a rapist
Published: December 19, 2024 10:09
Dominique Pelicot's case has shocked the world. Why do people rape others, especially when sexual assault is always traumatizing and demeaning for its victims? Research shows the motivations behind it vary.
Could bird flu in US livestock, poultry be risk to humans?
Published: December 19, 2024 08:40
Nations are buying H5N1 bird flu vaccines as the virus continues to spread among livestock in the United States. Some experts say H5N1 may mutate into an international public health threat.
Syphilis: Did Columbus bring the STD to Europe?
Published: December 18, 2024 16:08
The sexually transmitted disease originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago. But there's evidence that 15th Century colonialists spread Syphilis worldwide.
Men get postpartum depression too. Can it be treated?
Published: December 17, 2024 09:28
While best known as a problem affecting women, postpartum depression also affects men. An early intervention program might provide a way forward for new dads, according to a study in Pakistan.
Google’s 'Willow' chip aimed at leap in quantum computing
Published: December 16, 2024 11:50
Quantum computers will be much faster than conventional ones. But their error rate is still too high. It’s hoped Google's new processing chip will improve their performance and make them ready for everyday use.
FOMO is real, so can it be overcome?
Published: December 13, 2024 15:26
FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out, is a very real thing. But it’s not necessarily the fear of missing out on a Taylor Swift concert or a football game. It’s more about missing social time.
These healthy foods can reduce your chronic pain
Published: December 13, 2024 11:33
Research shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce chronic pain. Food will never replace the power of painkillers, but scientists are finding out which foods help reduce pain, and why.
It’s rarely lethal, but genital herpes costs the world $35 billion a year and 20% of people have it
Published: December 12, 2024 14:35
The importance of developing a vaccine for herpes infections is highlighted by a new report showing one in five people live with most common form of genital infection .
Analysis of Mexican health data finds young people at greatest heat death risk
Published: December 11, 2024 12:26
Young people account for 75% of heat-related deaths in Mexico, a new study has found. Safe heat conditions are likely much lower than expected.
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun for work on microRNA
Published: December 10, 2024 11:45
US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their research into microRNA.
Nobel Prize: Baker, Hassabis, Jumper win chemistry for research leading to AlphaFold
Published: December 10, 2024 11:42
David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their research into designing proteins and predicting their structures.
John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win Nobel physics award
Published: December 10, 2024 11:35
Physicists John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics. They were honored for their research on machine learning with artificial neural networks.
Disease X: What is the illness spreading in Congo?
Published: December 9, 2024 15:07
A mysterious 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of Congo. Experts say it's probably a known illness — but which one? And can it be treated?