Alien Species Predicted to Increase by 36% Worldwide by 2050
The number of alien (non-native) species, particularly insects, arthropods and birds, is expected to increase globally by 36% by the middle of this century, compared…
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New Immunotherapy “Highly Effective” Against Hepatitis B Virus
Scientists at University College London have identified a new immunotherapy to combat the hepatitis B virus (HBV), the most common cause of liver cancer in…
Violent Black Hole-Neutron Star Collisions May Help Settle Dispute Over Universe’s Expansion
Studying the violent collisions of black holes and neutron stars may soon provide a new measurement of the Universe’s expansion rate, helping to resolve a…
Just Like Bees, Wasps Are Valuable for Ecosystems, Economy and Human Health
Wasps deserve to be just as highly valued as other insects, like bees, due to their roles as predators, pollinators, and more, according to a…
UK COVID Variant Spread Rapidly in Nursing Homes in England
The UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 spread rapidly in care homes in England in November and December last year, broadly reflecting its spread in the general…
2,000-Year-Old Greek Astronomical Calculator: Experts Recreate a Mechanical Cosmos for the World’s First Computer
Researchers at UCL have solved a major piece of the puzzle that makes up the ancient Greek astronomical calculator known as the Antikythera Mechanism, a…
Astronomers Locate Source of Hazardous High-Energy Particles in the Sun
The source of potentially hazardous solar particles, released from the Sun at high speed during storms in its outer atmosphere, has been located for the…
Single Dose of Pfizer RNA Vaccine Acts As “Booster” in Those With Prior COVID-19 Infection
People who have previously had COVID-19 have an enhanced antibody response with a single dose of RNA vaccine, finds new research co-led by UCL researchers….
Smart OLED Tattoos: Engineers Create Light-Emitting Tattoo
Scientists at UCL and the IIT -Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology) have created a temporary tattoo with light-emitting technology used in TV…
Significant Advance in the Treatment of Obesity: “Gamechanger” Drug Cuts Body Weight by 20%
One third (35%) of people who took a new drug for treating obesity lost more than one-fifth (greater than or equal to 20%) of their…
Magnetic Waves Explain Mystery of Sun’s Puzzling Outer Layer
A theory as to why the Sun’s outer atmosphere differs in its chemical make-up from its inner layers has been confirmed by direct observation for…
Online Tool Identifies COVID-19 Patients at Highest Risk of Deterioration
A new risk-stratification tool that can accurately predict the likelihood of deterioration in adults hospitalized with COVID-19 has been developed by researchers from the UK…
Pioneering New Test Uses AI to Predict Eye Disease Three Years Before Symptoms
A pioneering new eye test, developed by scientists at University College London (UCL) in collaboration with the Western Eye Hospital, London, may predict wet AMD,…
ABOVE & Beyond: New Drone Technology Improves Ability to Forecast Volcanic Eruptions
Specially-adapted drones developed by a University College London-led international team have been gathering data from never-before-explored volcanoes that will enable local communities to better forecast…
Quantum Sensing Using Nanodiamonds to Help Detect Disease Earlier
The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests, potentially allowing for earlier detection of diseases such…
Good COVID News: None of the SARS-CoV-2 Genetic Mutations Appear to Increase Transmissibility
None of the mutations currently documented in the SARS-CoV-2 virus appear to increase its transmissibility in humans, according to a study led by University College…
Neuroscientists Reprogram Brain’s GPS Using Laser Beams
Neuroscientists at University College London (UCL) have used laser beams to “switch on” neurons in mice, providing new insight into the hidden workings of memory…
Biomass of World’s Largest Trees Measured for the First Time Using Laser Technology
Laser technology has been used to measure the volume and biomass of giant Californian redwood trees for the first time, records a new study by…