Category: 7. SciTech

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurodegenerative condition in the world, affecting over 10 million people globally. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, and currently, there is no cure. But thanks to a recent breakthrough, scientists hope that…

When was the last time you measured your waist-to-hip ratio? If you’re like most of us, probably never. But here’s a compelling reason to start.

A new study, published in Nutrition, Obesity and Exercise, suggests that this simple measurement may be linked to cognitive decline. Individuals with…

You slip into peaceful slumber, snuggled up in a bed that’s just the right temperature, only to wake up hours later drenched in sweat. Your pyjamas stick to your skin, the sheets are soaked, and suddenly, you’re wide awake. Confusion and worry set in: what’s going on? 

Sweating is normal….

So the UK government signed two partnerships: one with BioNTech to provide 10,000 patients with access to personalized cancer treatments by 2030, and a 10-year investment with Moderna in an innovation and technology center with capacity to produce up to 250 million vaccines. The stars were…

In a frustrating quirk of evolution, our bodies are wired to conserve energy when food intake drops. While this adaptation might have kept our ancestors alive during times of scarcity, it also means that shedding those last few pounds before a summer holiday can feel like an uphill battle.

Now,…

On Jan. 28, 2024, Noland Arbaugh became the first person to receive a brain chip implant from Neuralink, the neurotechnology company owned by Elon Musk. The implant seemed to work: Arbaugh, who is paralyzed, learned to control a computer mouse with his mind and even to play online chess.

The…

History is full of women who made enormous contributions to science. Some of them are rightfully well-known, like Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace and Rosalind Franklin. But others, like fossil hunter Mary Anning and NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson, aren’t such household names.

So, for this year’s…

It feels cruel, doesn’t it? Being forced to lose a precious hour of sleep. In the US, daylight saving time (DST) begins on March 9, 2025. At 2am local time, clocks move forward by one hour, skipping to 3am.

Beyond making you feel a little bit more sleepy tomorrow, however, scientists are…