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Researchers ID 17 risk factors shared by age-related brain disease

Study finds that modifying one factor can reduce risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. Seventeen modifiable factors have been identified that can lower people’s risk of age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia, and late-life depression, according to researchers at Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham. The study found a reduced risk of all three conditions…

Brain Health, Dementia, Depression, Risk Factors, Stroke

There’s a new way to combat false claims and fake news

New research has established a different approach to help people resist misinformation online. Misleading content spreads online faster than you can say… misinformation. Today’s digital landscape is rampant with misleading stories and half-truths. Falsehoods spread much faster than facts. “Misinformation is a threat to society and the functioning of democracies worldwide,” caution the authors of…

Cognitive Psychology, Digital Literacy, Misinformation, Online Safety, Oxford University

Cities of tomorrow: young Poles share vision for smarter, greener living

European cities of the future should be greener, smarter and more inclusive, according to young Poles who shared their vision during the EU Youth Policy Dialogue in Warsaw. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “city”? For most of us, it is crowds, busy roads and noise. But…

EU Cities, Inclusivity, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Youth Policy Dialogue

Modern magic unlocks Merlin’s medieval secrets

Fragments of a rare Merlin manuscript from c. 1300 have been discovered and digitised in a ground-breaking three-year project at Cambridge University Library A fragile 13th century manuscript fragment, hidden in plain sight as the binding of a 16th-century archival register, has been discovered in Cambridge and revealed to contain rare medieval stories of Merlin…

Cambridge University, Conservation Techniques, Digital Humanities, Magic, Medieval Manuscripts, Merlin

Tackling aquaculture’s health challenges with seaweed

A recent study carried out by Norwegian and Spanish researchers explores the role that seaweed could play in reducing intestinal inflammation in farmed fish. Supported by the EU-funded BlueRemediomics and ALEHOOP projects, the research may help to address the challenges the aquaculture industry currently faces in maintaining fish health. The value of seaweed extracts Three…

aquaculture, Blue Economy, EU Projects, Marine Biotechnology

Cyborg insects to the rescue!

Will insects be joining forces with humans and robots in navigating disaster zones and monitoring hazardous environments? Cockroaches survived the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. In fact, they have survived multiple extinctions. Millions of years of evolution has made this creepy crawler the ultimate survivor. But the mere mention of these incredibly durable and virtually…

Cyborg Insects, Disaster Management, Recommended, Robotics, Urban Resilience

A decade of data shows Latino entrepreneurship is on the rise

The 10th annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship report finds continued growth – with the number of Latino-owned businesses increasing by 44% – in addition to a new focus on AI and sustainability A decade of research into Latino entrepreneurs paints a picture of an innovative and resilient group of business owners who are a key…

Economic growth, entrepreneurship, Latino Business, Sustainability

Medical Tourism Market to reach USD 142.7 billion by 2032

Among the most sought-after treatments are cosmetic surgeries, dental treatments, fertility procedures, orthopedic surgeries, and specialized treatments such as cardiovascular and oncology surgeries. The global Medical Tourism Market is experiencing significant expansion, driven by the increasing demand for high-quality yet cost-effective healthcare services worldwide. According to Credence Research Inc., the market is expected to grow…

Cross-Border Healthcare, Global Health, Healthcare, Medical Tourism, Technological Innovation

Smart cities on the move – how AI is helping improve urban flow

EU-funded researchers are using AI to help ease the flow in Europe’s cities, making urban environments both safer and greener At the Las Matas train station in the town of Las Rozas, just north of the Spanish capital Madrid, life is going on as usual. The sound of a highway can be heard in the…

Articial Intelligence, EU Cities Mission, EU Projects, Mobility, Recommended, Smart Cities, Urban planning

Machine healing

Artificial intelligence is up to the challenge of reducing human suffering, experts say. Are we? When Adam Rodman was a second-year medical student in the 2000s, he visited the library for a patient whose illness had left doctors stumped. Rodman searched the catalog, copied research papers, and shared them with the team. “It made a…