HKUST Scientists Make Breakthrough Discovery of New Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have identified new therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by studying the patients’ brain with a newly-developed methodology.
Students develop tool to predict the carbon footprint of algorithms
Within the scientific community, it is estimated that artificial intelligence - otherwise meant to serve as a means to effectively combat climate change...
Quality teaching spurs jump in Times subject rankings
The University of Sydney has improved or maintained its performance in ten out of the eleven subjects ranked in the latest Times Higher Education subject rankings.
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) announces the winners of its 2020 Excellence Awards
CBIE is pleased to announce the 2020 Excellence Awards winners showcasing the innovators, leaders, connectors and emerging stars in our field.
Seawalls’ marine biodiversity enhanced by eco-engineered tiles: CityU study
A research team of marine ecologists led by Professor Kenneth Leung Mei-yee, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution at City University of Hong Kong...
Seven tips for a better night’s sleep
While you may be looking forward to catching some extra sleep when we change our clocks on Nov. 1, the amount of rest that you get will depend in part on your current sleep habits.
Tips for Applying to Grad School in Canada
Last year, Laura wrote a post on how to write a successful grad school application. Her tips are awesome and I followed a lot of what she suggested in my own process of writing my applications for Master’s programs.
Higher-educated and obese people eat less healthy during lockdown
Most Dutch people did not change their diets during the first Covid-19 lockdown, but more overweight and obese people said they ate less healthily...
Scientists Find Ebola Virus Antibodies in People Before 2018 DRC Outbreak
Scientists found antibodies to Ebola virus in people up to a year before the 2018 Ebola virus disease outbreak began in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, or DRC.
Invisible fungi revealed by their genetic material
How can new life forms that we cannot see be discovered? Using a novel method based on looking for DNA in soil samples, researchers at Uppsala University have...
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