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Bringing Science to Life - One String at a Time

New research led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed how puppetry and other creative methods can effectively make complex scientific topics, such as plastic recycling, more understandable and engaging for diverse audiences.
17-Apr-2025 4:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Our DNA Is at Risk of Hacking - Warn Scientists

Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) - the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research - could become a prime target for hackers.
16-Apr-2025 3:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Hold-Up - Are High Support Bras Bad for the Back?

Research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that bras offering excessive bounce reduction may come with hidden consequences for spinal health.
15-Apr-2025 4:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Research Sparks Development Model for Longer Lasting Electric Vehicle Batteries

-Mathematical model can be used in lithium-ion battery development to prevent deterioration -Lithium-ion batteries will be a key technology in realising a truly sustainable and low-carbon economy in the coming decades -Increased lithium-ion...
9-Apr-2025 6:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Setback in Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy as Immune System Emerges as Key Barrier

A new paper, published in Gene Therapy, raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), after the treatment failed to show significant benefit in a large-scale clinical trial.
8-Apr-2025 3:45 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Chemical Pollution Increases More Than 100-Fold After Sewage Discharges in South-Coast Waters

A worryingly wide range of chemical pollutants has been found by researchers studying two of the UK’s south-coast harbours, raising concerns about the impact on wildlife and the human activities responsible for this contamination.
7-Apr-2025 2:35 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Researchers Identifying Causes of Rare Neurological Conditions in Children Receive £1.1M in Funding

Scientists have been given a £1.1m grant by the UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC) to continue their life-changing research, after identifying a new disease which causes some children’s brains to develop abnormally.
27-Mar-2025 9:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Breakthrough in Quantum Sensing Could Revolutionise High-Precision Measurement Technologies

Breakthrough in quantum sensing could revolutionise high-precision measurement technologies
20-Mar-2025 5:35 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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