Rapid sensor can detect pregnancy complications sooner
05 March, 2025Researchers have developed a rapid sensor that can detect pregnancy complications as early as 11 weeks, by screening blood samples for cell biomarkers.
New test could optimise preventive treatment for heart attacks
25 February, 2025A simple scoring system could revolutionise how doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients most likely to benefit from preventive medications.
Selective combustion removes pollutants from industrial processes
21 February, 2025Researchers have discovered how a catalyst can be used to selectively burn one molecule in a mixture of hydrocarbons, which could help with the removal of pollutants.
Solar-powered reactor uses CO2 to make sustainable fuel
20 February, 2025Researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source.
Scientists simulate the effects of an asteroid collision
14 February, 2025How would our planet physically react to a future asteroid strike? Researchers simulated an idealised collision scenario with a medium-sized asteroid using a state-of-the-art climate model.
Detecting tangle-prone tau can catch Alzheimer's early
12 February, 2025A new biomarker test identifies very early stages of tau tangle formation, up to a decade before any tau clumps can show up on a brain scan.
Blood test for pancreatic cancer undergoes evaluation
21 January, 2025An experimental blood test for pancreatic cancer is being evaluated by a commercial laboratory — an important milestone towards making the test available for patients.
2024 was warmest year on record, 1.55°C above pre-industrial level
17 January, 2025The World Meteorological Organization says that 2024 was the warmest year on record, according to six international datasets.
Breakthrough blood test for endometriosis developed
10 January, 2025Scientists identified 10 protein biomarkers, or 'fingerprints' in the blood, that can be found using the test in women and girls with endometriosis.
A simple finger prick can be used to diagnose Alzheimer's
29 November, 2024A new study is paving the way for a more accessible method of Alzheimer's testing, requiring just a quick prick of the finger and a few drops of blood that can be sent to a laboratory through the mail.
Mast cell test simplifies the diagnosis of food allergies
29 October, 2024In the Hoxb8 mast cell activation test (Hoxb8 MAT), mast cells grown in the laboratory are brought into contact with blood serum from allergic patients.
A science-based solution for tackling lake health
24 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Clean-Flo InternationalExperts urge moving away from short-term 'fixes' that only worsen a lake's condition over time, and instead advocate for a holistic, science-based strategy that tackles the underlying causes of lake health.
Experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer
23 October, 2024The new test works by detecting two sugars — CA199.STRA and CA19-9 — that are produced by pancreatic cancer cells and escape into the bloodstream.
Biomarkers for dementia vary with time of day
16 October, 2024Biomarkers used to diagnose Alzheimer's, including a promising marker for early diagnosis of the condition, vary significantly depending on the time of day they are taken.
Climate report warns of perilous times ahead
10 October, 2024Scientists have warned that the Earth is stepping into a critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis, with environmental conditions that have never been encountered in human history.
