Category: Technology

Two years ago, a study was published that claimed nutritionally sound vegan diets are “the healthiest and least hazardous dietary choice for dogs”. We recently published a study challenging those findings. Based on our analysis of the data the original study used, we argue the association between diet and dog health (or more accurately, the […]

This artist concept shows a NASA-developed small-core jet engine installed in General Electric Aerospace’s CFM RISE jet engine design.  GE Aerospace NASA and industry partners are moving to the next stage in designing Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC), a new jet engine for ultra-efficient airliners. This project aims to create a smaller, hybrid-electric turbofan engine […]

A study by the Israeli company Sanolla in collaboration with ‘Clalit Health Services’ and ‘Edwards Lifesciences’, reveals that the company’s smart stethoscope (Smartscope) presented a sensitivity of 89% compared to only 46% in the diagnostic sensitivity of the acoustic stethoscope. Sanolla’s CEO, Dr. Doron Adler: “A real revolution in diagnosis even for experienced family doctors.” […]

The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been the subject of intense study for some three decades. Mosquito vector populations sufficient to maintain malaria transmission occur within a particular range of temperatures and humidity that are suitable for their survival and breeding. The parasite also needs suitable temperatures to complete its […]

2025 New Aston Martin Vantage. Credit Aston Martin The new Aston Martin Vantage delivers power, and agility and is invigorated with 30% more power than its predecessor. The new Aston Martin Vantage is part of executive chairman Lawrence Stroll’s big plan to improve the brand. He wants Aston Martin to be fancier than before, leaving behind competitors […]

Everybody knows that AI will take away everybody’s jobs, transform the economy in unimaginable and undesirable ways, and eventually kill all of us. Of course, everybody’s probably wrong about all of those things, so the question arises: What are the real promises and perils of AI? And how do we separate fact from fiction, especially […]

The 17-meter Mirarri carbon fiber and titanium-built yacht features a glass dome allowing panoramic sea views. Designer Timur Bozca and UAE-based Enata Group have collaborated on the launch of Enata’s first luxury yacht, Mirarri. This yacht features a sleek, tinted glass dome that strengthens the carbon fiber and titanium superstructure, creating a spacious interior for […]

For most of us, creating mental images based on speech or memory is very easy. If I say “cube”, you are probably already picturing one in your mind (although people with aphantasia have little or no mental imagery). You may not realise it, but you’re probably also very good at translating physical sensations into mental […]

UKRI has released its annual diversity data for 2020 to 2021 alongside the analysis of responses to our consultation on our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. Research and innovation are crucial to fuel economic growth, transform our public services and create high quality jobs across the UK, turning challenges, from net zero to healthy aging, […]