What nature's 'useless' quirks tell us about evolution
We're used to the concept of 'survival of the fittest', but some aspects of evolutionary biology seem counterintuitive.
Value in Healthcare: Accelerating the Pace of Health System Transformation
In a world characterized by an ageing population, more and more people suffering from long-term chronic disease, and ever-increasing healthcare costs, improving healthcare value by delive...
How blockchain can cut the cost of new medicine
Developing a new drug today takes anywhere from 10 to 12 years and costs between $1 billion and $2 billion. Blockchain offers a novel way to save time and money in the four most expensive...
Increased levels of carbon dioxide could reduce brainpower, study finds
Higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could affect concentration, memory and decision-making abilities, new research suggests.
AI could take control of human birth. Here's how
Machine learning and algorithms could be used during labour to monitor physiological changes and give real-time analysis and advice.
These are the alarming effects screen time has on a child's brain
MRI scans tracked changes in the brains of children using screens - and those looking at devices for more than two hours a day scored lower on language and thinking tests.
This is why designer babies are still a long way off
Since the first IVF baby was born in 1978, the idea of genetically engineer offspring with desirable traits has been controversial - but it's not really possible.
In Rwanda, high-speed drones are delivering blood to remote communities
Drones have been hyped as a great way to deliver shopping or takeaway food to the time-poor in busy cities. But in Rwanda, a much more valuable service is on offer.
Scientists have created biodegradable microneedles to fight eye disease
Researchers in Singapore have developed a contact lens-like patch covered with microneedles that deliver drugs to treat eye diseases.
Health inequalities: the impact of gender and education
A new study sheds light on health inequalities in Europe, the UK and the US across different education levels and gender.
Rising temperatures will lead to a boom in Lyme disease cases
Climate change has had an effect on the prevalence of Lyme Disease.
Is there a right age to have a child?
The “right” age to have a child according to your biological clock is under 35 for women and under 40 for men.