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  Boulder CO (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Don't tell Neil Armstrong, but giant leaps for mankind may leave astronauts feeling a little queasy. In a new experiment, aerospace engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder will work with astronauts to study how people experience motion sickness when they travel to space-with an eye toward reducing these sometimes debilitating symptoms. The research is part of the first-of-its-kind Fram2 mission, a human spaceflight mission that will orbit Earth from above its poles to explore these r ... read more |
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'Delete your data': Genetic testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcySan Francisco (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Pioneering US genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer two years after hackers gained access to millions of profiles. ... more  
AstraZeneca unveils China investment despite ex boss detentionLondon (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Friday announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in China, despite the detention there of its former head of operations over alleged illegal activity. ... more 
What happens to the human body in deep space?Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment - these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation. ... more  
Stench of death as Sudan army, paramilitaries battle for capitalKhartoum (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 In a war-ravaged neighbourhood of Sudan's capital Khartoum, the stench from a gaping sewage pit is unbearable as Red Crescent workers pull a bloated body from deep underground. ... more |
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Microsoft joins quantum race with breakthrough chipSan Francisco (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 Tech giant Microsoft unveiled a new computer chip on Wednesday that it says could transform everything from fighting pollution to developing new medicines, joining Google and IBM in arguing that the promise of quantum computing is closer to reality. ... more |
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Nvidia unveils powerful AI system for genetic researchSan Francisco (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 AI chipmaker Nvidia and research partners have created what they call the largest artificial intelligence system yet for biological research, the company said on Wednesday, aiming to speed up breakthroughs in medicine and genetics. ... more 
Jumping workouts could help astronauts on the moon and MarsBaltimore MD (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 Jumping workouts could help astronauts prevent the type of cartilage damage they are likely to endure during lengthy missions to Mars and the Moon, a new Johns Hopkins University study suggests. ... more  
Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fearsHong Kong (AFP) Feb 11, 2025 A deluge of disinformation about a flu-like virus called HMPV is stoking anti-China sentiment across Asia and spurring unfounded concerns of renewed lockdowns, despite experts dismissing comparisons with the Covid-19 pandemic five years ago. ... more 
AstraZeneca annual profit jumps despite China woesLondon (AFP) Feb 6, 2025 British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Thursday said net profit jumped 18 percent in 2024, boosted by a strong performance from its cancer medicine sales and despite the group's troubles in China. ... more |
Influential podcasts fuel 'harmful' health misinformationWashington (AFP) Jan 29, 2025 Unfounded cancer cures, dubious anti-vaccine narratives, and false claims that neurological disorders can be "reversed" through diets: influential American and European podcasters are peddling harmful health misinformation while largely escaping scrutiny, researchers say. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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A new vaccine approach could help combat future coronavirus pandemicsBoston MA (SPX) Jan 29, 2025 A new experimental vaccine developed by researchers at MIT and Caltech could offer protection against emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2, as well as related coronaviruses, known as sarbecoviruses, that ... more 
ZeroG may cause cancer in space but on Earth, it could help develop treatmentsMorgantown WV (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 As space travel gains traction and astronauts spend increasing amounts of time in space, studying its effects on health has become increasingly critical. Is space travel truly safe? Far from i ... more 
China says 'extremely unlikely' Covid pandemic came from lab leakBeijing (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 China said Monday it was "extremely unlikely" Covid-19 came from a laboratory, after the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) said it believed the virus had more likely come from a lab rather than natural transmission. ... more 
Emory researchers explore heart cell growth in space to advance treatments on EarthLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 A research team led by Chunhui Xu from Emory University has demonstrated that heart muscle cells can survive and grow in the microgravity environment of space. Published in Biomaterials, the finding ... more |
Wuhan keen to shake off pandemic label five years onWuhan, China (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Built in just days as Covid-19 cases spiked in Wuhan in early 2020, the Huoshenshan Hospital was once celebrated as a symbol of the Chinese city's fight against the virus that first emerged there. ... more 
Trump signs order to pull US from WHO, citing funding disparitiesWashington (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a body he has repeatedly criticized over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. ... more
China says committed to WHO, Paris climate deal after US pulls outBeijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 China vowed on Tuesday to continue participating in two cornerstone multinational arrangements - the World Health Organization and Paris climate accord - after newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump ordered withdrawals from them. ... more 
Peak Performance in MicrogravityHouston TX (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 At the start of a new year, many people think about making positive changes in their lives, such as improving physical fitness or learning a particular skill. Astronauts on the International Space S ... more |
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Most advanced artificial touch for brain-controlled bionic handLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 A sophisticated sense of touch for individuals with spinal cord injuries is now closer to becoming a reality, thanks to pioneering research published in Science. The study outlines a groundbreaking ... more
China marks muted 5th anniversary of first Covid deathBeijing (AFP) Jan 11, 2025 The fifth anniversary of the first known death from Covid-19 passed seemingly unnoticed in China Saturday, with no official remembrances in a country where the pandemic is a taboo subject. ... more  
The biobattery that needs to be fedBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 Fungi, a fascinating kingdom of life more closely related to animals than plants, display incredible diversity. They range from edible mushrooms to molds, single-celled organisms to the world's larg ... more 
What you need to know about HMPVBeijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Reports that cases of a flu-like virus called HMPV are rising in China have sparked concern, but experts have dismissed fears that the situation is comparable to the beginnings of Covid-19 five years ago. ... more |
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Beyond step counting: wearable tech promises medical-grade dataLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Wearable devices have come a long way from counting steps or heartbeats, with new tech offering the ability to track blood oxygenation, glucose levels and blood pressure, though its reliability remains a matter of debate. ... more |
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China reports 5 cases of new mpox strain Beijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 China said on Thursday it had recorded five cases of a new mpox strain, but that the "outbreak has been effectively handled". ... more 
Microbes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energyMadison WI (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner workings to tackle challenges ranging from climate change to space colonization. In my work ... more 
At Las Vegas show, tech world turns to mental health toolsLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Whether detecting rising anxiety or managing a full-blown panic attack, the tech industry is offering an array of new tools designed to support mental health. ... more
China says shared Covid information 'without holding anything back'Beijing (AFP) Dec 31, 2024 Beijing insisted on Tuesday that it had shared information on Covid-19 "without holding anything back", after the World Health Organization implored China to offer more data and access to understand the disease's origins. ... more |
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