Tracking malaria and mosquitoes with the help of pregnant women and city dwellers
Expectant mothers and app-equipped city residents have roles to play in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases that kill hundreds of...
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Eating your way to a healthy old age
Tweaks to our diets could be one of the most effective ways of preventing disease in Europe’s ageing population.In 2021,...
Ancient DNA brings us closer to unlocking secrets of how modern humans evolved
Advances in studying ancient DNA from prehistoric remains provides us with new insight into the life of our African ancestors...
The small things make a big difference in the science of measurement
Scientists must make ever more sophisticated measurements as technology shrinks to the nanoscale and we face global challenges from the...
Fighting deadly air pollution in cities with sensors and satellites
Urban smog is a major threat to human health. New sensors and data-collection techniques will help to improve air quality.By SARAH...
Rehabilitating spinal cord injury and stroke with graphene and gaming
Scientists are seeking ways to treat spinal injuries with graphene-based implants while VR gaming could help stroke recovery.BY VITTORIA D’ALESSIOFew...
Better cancer screening proves a game-changer
A new report recommends screening be introduced for lung and prostate cancers, and that existing programmes for breast, cervical and...
Media-saturation challenges trust in European democracy
Between doomscrolling and disinformation, our media-saturated world makes it difficult to know who to trust. To mark today’s International Day...
Safer take-off and landings with state-of-the-art radar and tougher windows
On 25 July 2000, a Concorde jet crashed upon take-off in Paris, killing 113 people. The cause of the accident...
