by Admin | Dec 9, 2025 | Articles
The molecular mechanisms behind a devastating disease Published: Huntington’s disease is a serious genetic disorder that causes problems with movement, thinking and mood, and eventually leads to death. It is known to be caused by an error in a single gene, but the...
by Admin | Dec 4, 2025 | Articles
What increases someone’s risk of developing addiction? Published: Why are some people more likely to develop alcohol or drug problems than others? Professor Ashley Acheson, a behavioural neuroscientist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the US, is...
by Admin | Dec 3, 2025 | Articles
Nuclear fusion: is endless energy imminent? Published: For a century, researchers have been wrangling with the science of nuclear fusion. If they crack it, we could have access to as much cheap, clean energy as we need – but reaching that point is proving to be a real...
by Admin | Nov 27, 2025 | Articles
The history of science and culture through the medieval lens of alchemy Published: Alchemists believed that, if their mind, body and spirit were pure, they could create the Philosophers’ Stone – a substance that could heal people from illness and turn base metals into...
by Admin | Nov 26, 2025 | Articles
Breath by breath: how T cells protect our lungs from infection Published: Every day, we breathe in around 11,000 litres of air, full of microbes, dust particles and pollutants. Our lungs must work tirelessly to filter the air we breathe – so how do they keep us...
by Admin | Nov 25, 2025 | Articles
The future of AI – and why social sciences matter Published: However we feel about it, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. The technology is advancing rapidly and will have implications for many aspects of our lives – from healthcare to education to...
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