NAD boosting: a fountain of youth or a hopeful lie?
One pill a day keeps the old age at bay? NAD-boosting treatments are at the forefront of the anti-ageing industry. Many swear by this powerful compound, albeit having little knowledge…
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The promise of precision agriculture – can AI help to feed the world?
Ever since its development 10,000 years ago, demands on agriculture have been increasing. Can the latest AI technologies finally put an end to hunger around the world? Find out in…
Are we Ignoring Women’s Unique Heart Health Needs? A conversation with Dr. Maddalena Ardissino
From the mischaracterisation of women as low-risk patients to the potential risks posed by hormonal factors, Dr. Ardissino’s research is a clarion call for a more bespoke and informed approach…
A Christmas Carol (Lost in Translation ep.6)
Lost in translation is a comic about two researchers, Jargon and Jumble, getting into linguistic miscommunications due to the different meanings attached to certain words in their work life as…
Mind the Plastic: Exploring Microplastics’ Effects on Health
Wherever you are, without turning around or changing your field of vision, count how many plastic objects you see. In my small 50 m2 apartment, I count 46. This little…
Migraine, a Dance of Harmony and Havoc
Take a closer look at the risk factors, onset and progression of migraines, a condition twice as common in women than in men. We will also discuss the unique and…
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Chronic wounds: a silent epidemic requiring urgent attention
We all know the discomfort of having a wound after a fall: the throbbing pain when our skin is first injured, the care we must take to keep it covered…
Astronomical Images: When people look at an atlas and see a photograph – A conversation with Joni Tammi
Since the early 20th century, astronomy has been evolving far beyond the optical telescope. While powerful optical telescopes are still very much a viable tool for astronomers, astronomical scientists are…
The breaking up of the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctic
A trillion-tonne iceberg, measuring 5,800 square km and one of the biggest on record, calved away from the Larsen C Ice shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula between July 10 and…
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