Lego Education has announced a new computer science and AI learning kit for K-8 students, scheduled to launch in April 2026. The new initiative seeks […]
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Microlearning vs Doom Scrolling
What is microlearning Microlearning is a teaching strategy that teaches in short, highly focused bursts, usually ranging from 2 to 10 minutes. Unlike traditional teaching […]
Circular AI economy
AI has a massive carbon footprint, how do we solve this? As models grow, they require more power, more water for cooling and a supply […]
Xylocor Therapeutics secures funding to advance clinical development of novel gene therapy in cardiovascular disease
Xylocor Therapeutics has raised funding by Jeito Capital. XyloCor Therapeutics is a privately-owned company that’s currently testing new medical treatments. They focus on creating gene […]
From brain maps to living bridges: the innovations set to reshape life in 2025
Whoever thinks research is not exciting might be in for a surprise. In 2025, we could witness genetic decoding of the human brain, collect solar […]
What was the Golden Age of Antibiotics, and how can we spark a new one?
Many antibiotics were developed during the “Golden Age of Antibiotics”. How did it happen, why has antibiotic development slowed down since then, and what can […]
62% Fewer Deaths: Why the Latest Findings on the HPV Vaccine Are Cause for Relief
By:Kontrast.at 80% of people will become infected with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives. While often harmless, it can, in some cases, […]
Rich countries spend 50 times as much on healthcare than poor countries per person
Rich countries spend, on average, the equivalent of $6,200 per person on healthcare. This includes public and private expenditures. In low-income countries, the equivalent expenditure […]
Universal health coverage is not an impossible goal
This piece was produced by SciDev.Net’s Sub-Saharan Africa English desk. By: Mengistu Asnake and Rispah Walumbe Africa must strengthen health systems through innovation and collaboration to achieve universal […]
What share of cancers are caused by infections?
Certain pathogens, like viruses and bacteria, can cause long-term inflammation or directly damage DNA in ways that eventually lead to cancer. For example, hepatitis B and C […]
