Nicole Lin Chang

Health news

Can womb transplants help transgender women get pregnant?

Uterus transplants are pushing the boundaries of pregnancy and fuelling hopes among transgender women.

23 August 2023

Health news

How to exercise in a heatwave safely, according to the experts

Working out might be the last thing on your mind during a heatwave. But with a few adjustments, you can still exercise safely when it’s hot out if you want to.

2 August 2023

Health news

COVID pandemic stress has physically altered teenagers' brains

It’s not just mental health that COVID has affected; new research suggests that the pandemic has physically affected the structures of teens' brains.

2 December 2022

Health news

COVID, flu and RSV: How to prepare for this winter’s triple threat

Experts warn that a triple threat of COVID, flu and RSV could combine to put even more pressure on public health systems this winter.

30 November 2022

Destinations

3 European cities rank among best in world for disabled travellers

Travellers with disabilities ranked cities on transport links, proximity to attractions, and availability of information.

16 November 2022

Earth News

PETA calls for Thai coconut product boycott due to monkey abuse

Investigators say they saw monkeys chained tightly by the neck and kept tethered in rubbish-strewn patches of dirt and flooded areas.

16 November 2022

Nature

Paris Agreement architects demand a similar deal for nature

Climate change and nature loss are deeply entwined. Do we need a “Paris Agreement” to protect nature?

16 November 2022

Climate

Is overpopulation fuelling climate change? It’s not that simple

Climate change and population crowding might seem like two issues that are strongly linked - they are, but not quite as much as people might think.

15 November 2022

Earth News

Russian invasion caused huge release of greenhouse gases, says Ukraine

Ukraine is collecting evidence of environmental crimes with which to sue Russia.

15 November 2022

Health news

Scientists use new gene editing technique to help tackle cancer

Scientists have used CRISPR gene editing technology to tailor immune cells to attack tumours, an important step towards personalised cancer treatment.

11 November 2022

Mobility

Why is NASA sending ovarian cells and a 3D bioprinter into space?

Taking place in orbit around the planet, these science experiments carried out in space could change life on Earth.

11 November 2022

Mobility

Newly spotted 'planet killer' asteroid could one day threaten Earth

Called 2022 AP7, it's over 1 km wide and the largest potentially hazardous asteroid found in the last eight years, say astronomers.

2 November 2022

Tech News

EU’s Digital Markets Act comes into force: What you need to know

The new rules mean that so-called digital “gatekeepers” could be forced to open up their services and platforms to other companies.

2 November 2022

Health news

Study links parenthood age and children’s risk of bipolar disorder

Researchers have found a link between the age at which you become a parent and the risk of your child developing bipolar disorder.

24 October 2022

Health news

Transplanted livers can keep working for more than 100 years

These findings pave the way for a much bigger donor pool, potentially giving new hope to future patients.

18 October 2022

Work

Forget pizza parties: Here are the perks employees really want

A four-day work week, company-sponsored pensions and flexible work hours are among the most highly valued benefits among employees.

17 October 2022

Work

These European universities are the top-ranked in the world

The rankings also show Chinese universities closing in on the United States’ global dominance of higher education.

13 October 2022

Health news

Scientists implant human 'mini brains' into baby rats to study autism

The new research could shed new light on brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.

13 October 2022

Home

These are the most expensive, energy-hungry appliances in your home

We take a look at how energy is used in a typical household, which appliances use the most power, and how much this could be costing you.

2 October 2022

Health news

Having this blood type may increase your risk of stroke

Can blood type predict your risk of having a stroke? A new study shows some groups may be more at risk than others.

10 September 2022