The Ozempic revolution: how semaglutide is reshaping weight loss
Liam Butler explores the science, hype, and impact of semaglutide on weight loss and diabetes.
Category: Snippets
Could the nitroplast be the new powerhouse of the cell?
New organelle discovered in a marine alga rewrites the eukaryotic relationship with nitrogen.
DNA origami: folding the future of biomedicine
What could you fold a piece of DNA into with just a little bit of imagination? A nanoscale version of the Mona Lisa, or maybe cancer-treating nanorobots? DNA origami may yet have the potential to unfold creative solutions in biomedicine.
Was the universe really that small at the Big Bang?
What the Big Bang Theory really says about the origins of the universe.
Born ready: how shifting vaccination policies could jeopardise the next generation
New research has shown that maternal infection can dictate a newborn’s lifespan before leaving the womb — making recent changes in the UK vaccination schedule worrisome.
Cracking the brain code: could brain-computer interfaces predict disorders before they strike?
Within the last 100 years, technology has advanced far beyond what was ever originally imagined. Now, brain-computer interfaces have arrived. How feasible are they in predicting brain disorders? It’s not clear yet, but it might be soon.
Unwrapping the wonders: the science behind Christmas magic
Exploring the sparkling intersection of science and our favourite festive holiday traditions
Can nitrogen use in growing potatoes be improved to reduce dependence on fertilisers?
Discovery of the regulatory function of the protein StCDF1 in potato plant nitrogen processing could be used to reduce the need for nitrogen fertilisers
