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January 28, 2023

Tomato- Tomahto: How the Purple Ones Are Different

Nowadays, people are obsessed with everything natural, outvoting the GMO goods. But perhaps our next contestant can shift the paradigm: an awesome-looking purple tomato!

Life Sciences / Snippets

January 21, 2023

Our immune system is important in mental health too

Whilst we typically consider the immune system to be an essential part of our physical health, its role in mental health is now becoming clear and could be part of the answer to better diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.

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January 14, 2023

‘Tis the Season to be Jolly Careful

The holiday season is now firmly upon us, but did you know that it brings with it an increased risk of heart attack and stroke? Maisie Keogh finds out more.

Mathematics and Statistics / Snippets

January 7, 2023

A strange world of numbers

Have you ever thought about an alternative number system where the numbers that are far apart are actually near? Let’s dive into the world of p-adics.

Life Sciences / Snippets

December 31, 2022

How do animals perceive time?

We can’t experience a day in the life of animals, but science has revealed how they perceive time — and it’s often at a faster or slower rate than us.

Life Sciences / Snippets / Technology

December 10, 2022

Neural implants can directly convert thoughts into words

Brain implants can read and translate your thoughts in real-time, restoring communication in cases of speech impairment.

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November 26, 2022

Bringing sci-fi alive: how robots can help us treat diseases

The efficacy of orally administered drugs suffers as therapeutic compounds struggle to traverse the intestinal mucus. Read on to find out how scientists could solve this issue.

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November 12, 2022

Three impressive capabilities of the canine snoot

The almighty power of a dog’s nose is legendary, but we are still discovering its powers.

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