Planting Peril: The Unseen Risks of Africa’s Reforestation Projects
A new study conducted by the University of Liverpool has brought to light challenges associated with reforestation and restoration initiatives throughout Africa. New research led…
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New Li-Ion Conductor Discovered – The Novel Material Could Supercharge Electric Vehicle Batteries
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have identified a novel solid substance capable of swiftly conducting lithium ions. A major challenge in the field of…
A Revolutionary Approach to Stopping Pancreatic Cancer in Its Tracks
New research reveals targeting efferocytosis in pancreatic cancer could inhibit liver metastasis by countering macrophage-induced immunosuppression, providing a promising therapeutic avenue. A research paper published…
Not Built by Homo sapiens – Scientists Discover “Extraordinary” 476,000-Year-Old Wooden Structure
Discoveries at Kalambo Falls, Zambia offer insights into ancient human technology. Recent research has revealed that nearly half a million years ago, ancient human ancestors,…
Coronavirus Capture Breakthrough: The Material Revolutionizing Face Mask Efficiency
University of Liverpool researchers develop a new material that captures coronavirus particles and could transform the efficiency of face masks. A research team at the…
50-Year-Old Polymer Puzzle: Chemists Solve Long-Standing Science Mystery
The University of Liverpool’s Chemistry Department has pioneered a method to better understand polymer chain reactions in changing solvent flows, offering valuable insights for both…
Settlement and Innovation 476,000 Years Ago: Archaeologists Discover World’s Oldest Wooden Structure
Research from the University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University reveals humans were constructing wooden structures 476,000 years ago at Kalambo Falls, Zambia. This discovery, dated…
The Atomic Blueprint: Algorithmic Breakthrough Unlocks Materials Path to Sustainable Technologies
A mathematical algorithm developed by University of Liverpool researchers could signal a step change in the quest to design the new materials that are needed…
500,000 People Miss Out on Life-Saving Drugs, Sparking a Potential Surge of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Researchers estimate that 500,000 individuals were unable to receive blood pressure-lowering medications during the pandemic. According to a study recently published in Nature Medicine and…
High Blood Pressure Medication Shown To Slow Aging and Extend Lifespan
Researchers have discovered that the hypertension drug rilmenidine can extend lifespan and slow aging. New research findings, published on January 20 in the journal Aging…
Study: Men With High IQ Are More Likely To Do This Unusual Activity
Recent research shows that Finnish men with higher IQs are more likely to bet on horse racing. According to recent study from researchers at the…
Applying a Special Type of Bacteria to Concrete Increases Its Strength by 30%
The addition of denitrifying bacteria to recycled coarse aggregate concrete can significantly improve its freeze-thaw resistance Concrete is one of the most frequently used construction…
Size Doesn’t Matter: How Deadly a Meteorite Impact Is Depends on Rock Composition
A new study has found that the mineralogy of the rocks that a meteorite hits, rather than the size of the impact, determines how deadly…
Stopping Coronavirus Replication: Inhibiting Targets of SARS-CoV-2 Proteases Can Block Infection
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have shown how SARS-CoV-2 viral proteases attack the host cell, and how this can be targeted to stop virus…
New Artificial Intelligence Tool Accelerates Discovery of Truly New Materials
The new artificial intelligence tool has already led to the discovery of four new materials. Researchers at the University of Liverpool have created a collaborative…
New Evidence of 200 Million-Year Cycle for Earth’s Magnetic Field
The findings of a new study by the University of Liverpool provides further evidence of an approximately 200 million-year long cycle in the strength of…
New Inorganic Material Discovered With Lowest Thermal Conductivity Ever Reported
A collaborative research team, led by the University of Liverpool, has discovered a new inorganic material with the lowest thermal conductivity ever reported. This discovery…
New Insight Into Biosynthesis: How Cyanobacteria Evolve Their Photosynthetic Machinery
A new study conducted by the researchers at the University of Liverpool reveals how the ancient photosynthetic organisms – cyanobacteria – evolve their photosynthetic machinery…