Uncovering the underlying geometrical structure for an extension of the theory of electroweak interaction and the Dark Matter problem
Describing the behaviour of all fundamental particles and forces as we know them, the Standard Model has held up to every experiment physicists have undertaken to date. Frustratingly, however, the […]
Serious illness decision-making:
How do you plan for uncertainty?
The death toll from the current COVID-19 pandemic rises every day. Symptoms can range from a cough to severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Thinking about future medical care […]
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How do you plan for uncertainty?
‘Intelligent’ lenses reshape to control astigmatism
In recent years, significant efforts have increasingly been focused on the development of optical lenses with electrically tuneable focal length. They are intended to replace conventional glass-made lenses moved […]
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We need to fix how we think about ergonomics
Ergonomics is a crucial but misunderstood aspect of workplace safety. Companies generally approach ergonomics aiming for legal compliance, but Anca Mocan thinks we need a different approach. Ergonomics can be […]
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Do protected areas conserve freshwater biodiversity?
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has an ambitious vision: “By 2050, biodiversity is valued, conserved, restored and wisely used, maintaining ecosystem services, sustaining a healthy planet and delivering […]
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Learn from collaboration with fishers in marine research
Researchers from Wageningen University & Research and VisNed analysed 15 research collaboration projects, and looked at how fishers’ knowledge was used. These projects were carried out by Wageningen Marine […]
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Candida auris: The path of yeast resistance
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have gained a lot of attention in recent years, but there’s another budding ‘villain’ that demands a spotlight and it comes in the form of a yeast. Candida […]
Taxonomy of affective curriculum for gifted learners: A framework for providing social–emotional learning to gifted children
As the demand for adequate social–emotional learning grows globally, in the United States there has been an emphasis on the power of affective education. Dr Derek Cavilla, from the University […]
Mitonucleons: A new chapter in the story of mitochondria?
Mitonucleons are a newly recognised type of mitochondrial superstructure. Consisting of multiple mitochondria enveloping chromatin, mitonucleons appear to be responsible for the development of unusual structures called spheroids. Dr Honoree […]
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Tumorigenesis: Revealing cancer’s origins
Despite huge amounts of research, many aspects of cancer remain mysterious. One of these is the process of tumorigenesis – the very earliest stages of tumour development. John Evans, Emeritus […]