Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
09/15/2021
Cheap covid-19 antibody test shows if you have immunity in 5 minutes
A cheap 5-minute test can accurately determine whether you have had covid-19 in the past or determine whether you have protection from a vaccine by detecting antibodies in blood or saliva.
09/15/2021
Most CO2 from Australia’s megafires has been offset by algal blooms
Most of the carbon dioxide released by Australia’s extreme wildfires of 2019-2020 has already been sucked out of the atmosphere by giant ocean algal blooms that were seeded by the nutrient-rich ash, a surprising new study suggests – though it is unclear how long this carbon capture will last.
09/01/2021
Wooden floors laced with silicon generate electricity from footsteps
Wooden floors infused with silicon and metal ions can generate enough electrical power from human footsteps to light LED bulbs. Researchers hope that they could provide a green energy source for homes.
06/25/2021
Inflatable implant injected into the spine could relieve chronic pain
A tiny, inflatable implant that can be injected into the spinal column could provide long-term relief from chronic pain.
06/03/2021
Global plan aims to make vaccines for future pandemics within 100 days
The UK government and life science industry leaders have pledged to work towards a plan that could see vaccines ready in just 100 days in the event of a new pandemic.
05/12/2021