Reducing the challenges of childbirth in Myanmar

Reducing the challenges of childbirth in Myanmar

Reducing the challenges of childbirth in Myanmar Published: In Myanmar, one in every 500 women is likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth. The Birth Across The Borders project is determined to reduce this terrible statistic. Led by Professor George Kernohan and...
Animals in pain – who feels what?

Animals in pain – who feels what?

Animals in pain – who feels what? Published: At The University of Queensland in Australia, Professor Deborah Brown and Professor Brian Key have created a unique team of philosophers and neuroscientists to investigate which animals have the capacity to feel pain. TALK...
What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth? Published: Beneath the Earth’s crust lies the mysterious mantle, and beneath that, the core. Although these layers form 99% of Earth’s volume, studying them is no easy task. Dr Paula Koelemeijer, a seismologist at the...
Data science: a powerful tool for social good

Data science: a powerful tool for social good

Data science: a powerful tool for social good Data scientists use scientific methods and computer algorithms to extract knowledge and information from large datasets. This is useful in a huge range of applications, from monitoring global finances to improving medical...