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A new method for detecting Covid-19 has been developed by scientists at the University College London (UCL). The Phone Screen Testing (PoST) method requires only
Microplastics harm cell membranes
A recent study has found that microplastics not only have a potential toxic effect on humans, but they can also mechanically damage human cells, leading
Russian forests combat climate change
The global deforestation of forests is a growing concern, particularly in tropical regions where the number of trees and their capacity as carbon dioxide stores
New Therapy for Cat Hair Allergy
A new therapy for cat allergy sufferers may soon be available, according to clinical studies. The therapy involves the use of IgG antibodies, which have
Tiny Tubes May Be Oldest Fossil
In a seemingly unremarkable rock, the remains of some deep-sea sponges could be found. If they are as old as some scientists suspect, they would
Strict Parenting May Shrink Brains
A new study has found that harsh parenting can lead to smaller brain structures in children, which can even be detected through X-ray images. While
Sunken Egyptian City Reveals Galley Wreck
Archaeologists have discovered a 25-meter-long galley in the remains of the sunken city of Thonis-Herakleion in the Mediterranean Sea. The city was devastated by an
WHO warns of dangers of e-cigarettes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the dangers of e-cigarettes, citing their unknown long-term effects, their potential to be a gateway
BioNTech aims to develop mRNA malaria vaccine.
BioNTech Develops First mRNA-Based Malaria Vaccine BioNTech, the German pharmaceutical company known for its COVID-19 vaccine, has announced that it is developing an mRNA-based vaccine
Revolutionary Software for Eco-City Design
Cities have long been hotspots for pollution, noise, and waste, but how can they be made more sustainable and greener? This is one of the