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Chemical engineer Sean Farrington says measuring blood viscosity (how it flows) could become as common as checking blood pressure. His TED talk explains how the science of flow in everyday products could revolutionize medical diagnostics.
Scientists long believed the brain's immune system stayed separate from the body, but Stanford researchers discovered that immune cells from our blood regularly enter the brain starting in middle age. This breakthrough could transform how we understand and treat brain diseases like Alzheimer's.
After five decades of investigation, researchers have identified a new blood group system that could transform care for patients with rare blood types. The discovery began with one woman's unusual blood sample in 1972.
Seventeen-year-old Ariya Behrens is sharing her powerful story of how blood donations helped her beat cancer. Her message comes as the Pint for a Pint Blood Drive encourages donors to give blood and enjoy free ice cream this summer.
Scientists are calling for more collaborations between artists and researchers to rebuild public confidence in science. The strategy comes as funding cuts threaten research programs worldwide.
Benji Sanchez, an 11-year-old who beat childhood cancer three times, partnered with Critical Care Comics to combat a critical blood shortage in Las Vegas. The initiative comes as hospitals nationwide lost over 2,000 blood donations due to severe weather, with cancer patients relying on a quarter of the nation's blood supply. #
A major science organization is launching a digital series that shows how Earth science research translates into real solutions for communities worldwide. The series premiews in December 2026 and goes global in January 2027.
Over 900 Calgary students from Grade 5 to 12 are presenting their self-designed science experiments at the city's largest youth science fair this weekend. Two Grade 12 students developed a promising wound infection detector using red cabbage extract after a cooking accident sparked their curiosity.
A tree that bleeds bright red when cut sounds like fantasy, but scientists are discovering the Dracaena tree's crimson resin contains real healing compounds. Ancient medicine meets modern research in this remarkable natural defense system.
Three Chinese scientists won major awards for breakthrough research as Hong Kong cements its role as Asia's science hub. The Future Science Prize, China's first privately funded research award, chose the city for its fourth consecutive year.
Six international partners just pledged $42 million to fuel Africa's ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy. The funding will help African nations build stronger research systems and solve local challenges through homegrown science.
Chinese researchers just proved that a safer, more precise gene editing tool can cure β-Thalassaemia, a life-threatening blood disorder affecting millions worldwide. Unlike earlier methods, this new system made zero mistakes while editing patient cells.
A public health professor is slashing his annual research output from 15 papers to just seven, betting that quality beats quantity in science. His radical move challenges a system where some researchers now pump out more than 60 papers yearly.
Scientists created a dime-sized device that checks if donated blood is still safe to use, potentially saving lives by catching weak blood before transfusion. The chip uses sound waves to stress-test red blood cells through a smartphone.
A simple glass of beetroot juice twice daily for two weeks helped older adults lower their blood pressure by transforming the bacteria in their mouths. Younger adults didn't see the same benefit, suggesting this natural remedy works best when we need it most.
Scientists discovered a tiny brain region that drives high blood pressure in people who don't respond to medication. Better yet, they've already found a promising way to treat it.
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Trinity College just unveiled a privately funded plan to triple the Cambridge Science Park's size, creating 20,000 high-value jobs while opening a free public Park of Science to inspire local kids in STEM. The 50-year masterplan transforms Britain's oldest science park into a £3 billion innovation hub for life sciences, tech, and clean energy.
European researchers are developing a simple blood test that could detect Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear, using graphene technology to identify warning signs from a single drop of blood. The device could make early screening as routine as checking blood sugar.
China's largest research institution is redirecting funds from expensive Western science journals to build its own publishing system. The move could reshape global science publishing and make research more accessible worldwide.
Delhi's Health Minister kicked off a blood donation drive at a major hospital, calling the act of giving blood a lifesaving gift that strengthens community trust in public healthcare. The initiative aims to ensure no patient goes without treatment due to blood shortages.
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