Synthetic biology slated to be game changer
Over the last year, the pandemic has unleashed the true power of science and technology, pharma, biotechnology and research. The
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A varied diet need not cost the Earth
Video games have become a vital social tool during the lasts year’s lockdowns as a way to keep in touch
Read moreDisadvantaged children face equipment hurdle to access online lessons, study finds
Online tuition can support disadvantaged pupils to learn remotely but access to equipment and reliable internet connections are key barriers
Read morePeople trust robots more than humans with money, global study reveals
A major global survey of consumers and business leaders has suggested there is a growing belief among consumers and business
Read moreRoboCafe in Dubai eases minds of Covid-wary customers
A café run by robots has opened to customers in one of Dubai’s most popular tourist destinations – ideal in
Read moreBioengineering threats rated as a top biosecurity risk
A global team of experts has put together a list of the most urgent biosecurity threats, with bioengineering threats such
Read moreAir pollution in biggest cities four times above safe levels
An investigation by OpenAQ has found that the average level of air pollution in the world’s largest cities is nearly
Read morePets may need their own Covid vaccine, scientists suggest
It could prove necessary to vaccinate domestic animals such as cats and dogs against Covid-19 to curb the spread of
Read moreSingapore police will have access to contact-tracing data
The Singaporean Minister for Home Affairs has confirmed that the state’s police force has the authority to access Covid-19 contact-tracing
Read moreSocial platforms like Gab and 4Chan could face huge fines for misinformation spread
Niche social media platforms like Gab, 4Chan and Telegram have been described as “deeply problematic” due to the amount of
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