High blood pressure can rapidly transform healthy arterial cells into inflammation-prone “foam cells” that pose an increased risk of cardiovascular-related issues. Scientists have recently revealed in a new study that high blood…
Author: Carolyn Gramling
Many losing faith in COP28 as president denies climate science
The ongoing debate at COP28 over the phase out of fossil fuels is impeding efforts to address the severe impacts of climate change. “The 1.5-degree limit is only possible if we ultimately…
Getting to the bottom of chronic nerve pain
Chronic nerve pain is a difficult thing to treat. “It’s a complex sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage,” said Jing-Dun Xie, professor in the of Department of…
What should you know before buying solar panels and why investing in solar farms is not a good idea?
Fire a major hidden danger for solar panels Renewable energy providers underestimate this critical risk, experts say Fire is one of the oldest and most omnipresent risks businesses face and is potentially…
CRISPR gene therapy for sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia gets UK approval
In a world first, UK authorities grant regulatory approval for a CRISPR gene therapy targeting sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia. Last week, UK authorities granted approval for the use of a CRISPR-based…
How education can help the “right to repair” movement
The “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum on a global scale, advocating for policies that allow consumers to repair the electronic devices they own. This movement has arisen over the past…
Tackling microplastics and water pollution with magnetic “rust”
Beyond the problem of greenhouse gas emissions and their contribution to the climate crisis, the widespread use of hydrocarbons, the fundamental components of fossil fuels, presents significant environmental challenges. “Hydrocarbons represent the…
Scientists harvest electricity from the movement of molecules
A new frontier in clean energy may be on the horizon with nanoscale generators that capture electricity from molecules. The quest for cleaner, dependable energy sources is a global imperative. Beyond harnessing…
First ever diagnostic test for chronic fatigue syndrome sparks hope
For David Polgreen, the past 35 years have been a relentless battle against chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition he developed following a university holiday he took with a friend back in 1988….
What’s driving an increasing number of hurricanes to rapidly intensify?
On the morning of September 5, a loosely swirling system of thunderstorms formed off the western coast of Africa. By September 6, the system had become a Category 1 storm, with maximum…