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A study by University of Manchester scientists has revealed some of the mechanisms which may explain why older mice are more likely to give birth to offspring that have not grown to their full potential in the womb. The study in older animals showed that the placentas of male but not female offspring had increased cell damage from a biological state called oxidative stress.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly taking root in everyday life. Most people in Switzerland are worried about AI and the next generation of digital technology, but those who regularly use AI are more sanguine about it.

From 10 to 21 November 2025, the world will gather in Brazil for the UN Climate Summit COP 2025, where countries will negotiate new climate measures.

Increased discharge of groundwater contributes to further thawing, creating a feedback loop that transports pollutants Warming temperatures and increased precipitation in the Canadian High Arctic are

VUB researchers and doctors call for greater focus on early detection and prevention during World Pancreatic Cancer Month Every year in Belgium, around 1,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College's (RVC) VetCompass programme has revealed the most common health challenges facing Ragdolls - one of the UK's most popular cat breeds.

A team at Carnegie Mellon University is helping kids understand artificial intelligence with a soft, squishy, LED-lit neural network.

In 2024, 953 people nationwide donated one or several organs after their deaths, for roughly 8,600 patients who need one.

While the role of certain air pollutants is now recognized in some cancers in adults, it has not yet been established in the case of acute leukemia in children.

Adrián Todolí, professor in the Department of Labour and Social Security Law at the University of Valencia, has prepared a report for the European Labour Authority, a body under the European Commissi

Posted on: 05 November 2025 Trinity researchers, along with UK collaborators, have created a simple but powerful diagnostic tool, which they believe will change a patient's life in the diagnosis of a type of blood cancer that shows up on the skin.

A new AI-assisted brain atlas that can help visualise the human brain in unprecedented detail has been developed by UCL researchers, in a major step forward for neuroscience and neuroimaging. The human brain comprises hundreds of interconnected regions that drive our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a new clinical trial by researchers.

Swiss institutional investors are increasingly investing their money in their own country. At the same time, they see increasing regulation as the biggest risk in the Swiss real estate market.

Children and young people faced long-lasting and higher risks of rare heart and inflammatory complications after COVID-19 infection, compared to before or without an infection, according to new research. Meanwhile COVID-19 vaccination was only linked to a short-term higher risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.

A new study from an expert at The University of Manchester has found that ancient Buddhist wisdom could help address growing social and emotional challenges created by modern life and the pressures of today's mental health systems.

Research from Bonn combines modeling and Machine Learning - NeurIPS paper shows potential for climate adaptation and disaster control Extreme weather events such as heavy rain and flooding pose growing challenges for early warning systems worldwide.

Switzerland will become drier and hotter, experience less snow and face heavier rainfall in the future.

Cybercriminals can obtain stolen data in various ways. Cybercriminologist Renushka Madarie studied the decision-making behavior of offenders who steal data from organizational networks and the trade in stolen data on the web.

A solution to a tricky groundwater riddle from Australia: Researchers at TU Wien have developed numerical models to simulate the movement of fluids in porous materials.