Mars: humanity’s next frontier
The Conversation (UK) - 12-Dec-2024Advancing technology brings us closer to life on the red planet
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How close is H5N1 bird flu to becoming airborne?
New Scientist - 05-Dec-2024A single mutation could unlock the virus's potential for human-to-human transmission
Khondrion and Amsterdam UMC join forces to combat persistent post-COVID symptoms
Khondrion - 08-Nov-2024Phase 2 trial on sonlicromanol to test its ability in improving patient's symptoms & quality of life
UK launches world’s first early warning system for faster pandemic detection
Innovation News Network - 06-Nov-2024The system will use genetic testing to identify infections quickly
Stem cells grown in space show new potential for treating diseases
Science Daily - 04-Nov-2024Potential risks like DNA damage from space radiation require further study
First case of deadly mpox strain detected in the UK
Independent - 31-Oct-2024Health officials assure the public that the risk remains low as tracing efforts begin
UK's fertility crisis with young people opting out of parenthood
BBC - 28-Oct-2024Economic pressures and changing lifestyles are driving a dramatic decline in fertility rates
OpenAI’s Whisper AI may make errors in hospital transcriptions
The Verge - 27-Oct-2024Researchers found it unreliable in certain cases, especially with common pauses
Life expectancy in Scotland: A slow road to recovery
BBC - 23-Oct-2024Despite recent progress, life expectancy remains below pre-pandemic levels
AI could double human lifespan, says Anthropic CEO
Tom’s Guide - 15-Oct-2024Dario Amodei explores AI’s potential to transform longevity and health breakthroughs
UK faces first natural population decline in nearly 50 years
The Guardian - 08-Oct-2024Ageing population and low birth rates pose new challenges for the UK
Fast new mpox test promises to halt africa’s rising virus cases
BBC - 04-Oct-2024This test uses PCR technology to detect the virus from skin samples
Space travel rapidly ages the human heart, study finds
Nature - 24-Sep-2024Just one month in microgravity weakens heart tissue and triggers molecular changes
ECDC advises Africa-bound travelers to get vaccinated against mpox
BBC - 16-Aug-2024The new strain, Clade 1b, spreads easily, raising concern for Europe-bound travelers too
WHO issues global health warning as deadly mpox outbreak surges in Africa
BBC - 15-Aug-2024Health experts call for a swift, coordinated global response to contain the crisis
Global life expectancy on the rise: insights from the world population prospects report
Live Forever Club - 14-Jul-2024UN's World Population Prospects 2024 shows recovery to better than pre-covid life expectancy
World's population is expected to peak at 10.3 billion in the mid-2080s
United Nations - 11-Jul-2024Some countries have already reached their peak population & others continue to grow
Volunteers emerge from year-long mars habitat, sharing insights on resilience
Space Connect - 08-Jul-2024NASA plans to use the findings to prepare for future human missions
COVID-19 accelerates biological ageing, increasing it by 5 years
Live Forever Club - 06-Jul-2024The coronavirus shortens telomeres, harming DNA protection
Tough desert moss might survive on Mars, giving hope for growing plants there
The Guardian - 30-Jun-2024This type of moss could be used to help create a habitable environment on mars
Bird flu is spreading to other animals and may cause a pandemic in humans
Popular Science - 17-Jun-2024The fatality rate for H5N1 is estimated to be around 50%
Mars mission and prolonged space travel could be bad for astronauts' kidneys
New Atlas - 13-Jun-2024Possible factors of damage include radiation exposure and microgravity
New vaccine may offer broad protection against both known and unknown coronaviruses
The Guardian - 06-May-2024Vaccine has shown the potential to protect mice against range of coronaviruses,
Oxford university shuts down the Future of Humanity Institute
The Guardian - 19-Apr-2024Elon Musk-backed institute collapses after leader's past remarks and long-termism's controversies
Silicon Valley startup aims to extend human lifespan with mitochondrial transplants
Live Forever Club - 12-Apr-2024Research aims to extend lifespan and unlock new levels of human health
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