Scientists aim for ‘Darwinian evolution’ with artificial life project Date Wednesday, January 01, 2025 - 9:30 AM Description ‘MiniLife’ research extends growing field of synthetic biology into new territory
Scientists alter chickens’ DNA to reduce spread of bird flu Date Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 9:00 AM Description Gene editing interventions could be cost-effective way to reduce transmission of avian influenza viruses
Scientists concerned that 2023 will be hottest year Date Wednesday, November 08, 2023 - 5:00 PM Description ‘It won’t be the hottest year on record for long’
Scientists deploy AI to better predict wildfires Date Tuesday, April 01, 2025 - 9:00 AM Description New model takes into account weather forecasts as well as other factors such as levels of flammable vegetation and human activity
Scientists develop simple test to boost cancer detection in poorer countries Date Monday, April 22, 2024 - 10:31 AM Description Technique highlights concerns shifting global disease burden as populations age
Scientists express cautious optimism about decline in bird flu Date Friday, October 20, 2023 - 2:21 AM Description Virus is affecting fewer birds this autumn while avian immunity is increasing
Scientists find potential link between ultra-processed foods and cancer Date Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 8:04 AM Description Fatty molecules also found in UPFs seen at high levels in colorectal tumours
Scientists grapple with long Covid puzzle as millions fall sick Date Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 10:00 PM Description Fears condition’s range of symptoms and link to chronic diseases will have lasting impact on health systems
Scientists look to cancer drug to treat bowel disease Date Wednesday, June 05, 2024 - 9:28 AM Description ‘Gene desert’ research boosts knowledge of chronic disease mechanisms and promises to unlock novel therapies
Scientists use brain-like tissue in ‘biocomputing’ research advance Date Monday, December 11, 2023 - 9:45 AM Description Organoid helps system recognise speech and solve maths problems in boost for neuromorphic technology