There’s been a boom in investment in minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel – which will be necessary for the energy transition Supply of minerals critical to the energy transition…
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GLP podcast and video: Why so many nutrition studies are wrong; Steve Kirsch—tech entrepreneur turned anti-vaccine guru; Confidence makes you seem smarter
Much of the nutrition research that attracts media attention is deeply flawed. A new study explains why. Silicon Valley tech guru Steve Kirsch went from obscure entrepreneur to anti-vaccine celebrity.…
Brain Barrier Inflammation: A Stealthy Contributor to Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: A study in mice reveals that inflammation in the brain’s barrier, or the meninges, may seep into grey matter, fostering the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Utilizing novel methods,…
After “sleepless nights”, governments strike deal on Green Climate Fund strategy
Developed countries pushed for more focus on private money while developing governments wanted more public money from rich nations After a series of “long and at times difficult” meetings, government…
Threads Surges to Lead in Twitter Alternative Sweepstakes
Competitors have been nipping at Twitter’s heels for months, trying to exploit growing dissatisfaction among its users over decisions made by its new helmsman Elon Musk. Those efforts, though, haven’t…
The 21st Century Cures Act requires that patients receive medical results immediately – and new research shows patients prefer it that way
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Patients overwhelmingly prefer to see their medical test results online immediately, even if that means viewing…
Bacteria in kitchen may not be as harmful as you think
Relative abundance (%) of the 10 most abundant genera/families in the different sample types and countries. The values are based on the average of similar sample types within each country.…
Acute kidney injury not associated with worsening kidney function in persons with CKD: Study
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study of hospitalized persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD) found that acute kidney injury (AKI) did not predict worsening of kidney function trajectory once difference…
Aim to live happier this summer. Here’s how
It might seem like sunshine, vacation and time spent with family and friends will bring you happiness this summer. But sometimes it takes a little more effort, said Lina Begdache,…
Making headway in precision therapeutics with novel fully organic bioelectronic device
A vIGT array consisting of half a million transistors conforming to the complex curvilinear surface of the finger of Alma Mater, Columbia University’s iconic stature. Credit: Dion Khodagholy,Claudia Cea/Columbia Engineering…
