Hacking Cell-to-Cell Communication
What can the secret messages sent between our cells tell us about disease? And can we hack this messaging system for therapeutic benefit?
Gaia: A decade in space, mapping the Milky Way and more
Since Gaia’s launch a decade ago, the space observatory has surveyed over 1.8 billion stars, and continues to operate beyond its initial five-year mission.
Jaws of the Jurassic: The gory evolution of bloodsucking lampreys
Flesh-eating lampreys from the Jurassic era are challenging the way we think about lamprey (and vertebrate) biology.
Cancer’s unlikely allies: harnessing viral relics for immunotherapy triumph
As a young scientist, Veneta embark on a compelling journey through the world of human endogenous retroviruses, revealing their hidden potential in reshaping the landscape of cancer treatment.
Grasping Ageing by the Horns
Can we defy ageing? Scientists discover that taurine can improve lifespan and health in animals.
Using human learning methods to create human-like intelligence
AI is striding forward recently; we can see it changing the world. But what is the next stage of AI? Can they acquire human-like intelligence? We need to rethink the paradigm we use to let AI get closer to the human mind.
The Climate Crisis is a Health Emergency
The climate crisis is one of the biggest health emergencies facing our generation. In light of recent reports that average global temperatures are set to rise to record levels in the next five years, it is more important than ever that we prepare for the challenges to human health that this will present.
Parallax: The trickery of eyes that unveils the universe
Why do we see the world in 3D? Let’s try to understand it by exploring the mysterious parallax effect.
