A good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention and in the prognosis of several cancers, according to a new research review.
Review: A Good Vitamin D Status Can Protect Against Cancer
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HKUST Scientists Develop World's First Spherical Artificial Eye with 3D Retina
An international team led by scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently developed the world’s first 3D artificial eye with capabilities better than existing bionic eyes and in some cases, even exceed those of the human eyes, bringing vision to humanoid robots and new hope to patients with visual impairment.
Speed of Space Storms Key to Protecting Astronauts and Satellites From Radiation
Space weather forecasters need to predict the speed of solar eruptions, as much as their size, to protect satellites and the health of astronauts, scientists have found.
Women Generate Lower Travel-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds
Women use more diverse modes of travel and generate lower greenhouse gas emissions than men, despite men being more than twice as likely to travel by bike, a New Zealand study has found.
Widespread Facemask Use Could Shrink the ‘R’ Number and Prevent a Second COVID-19 Wave – Study
Population-wide use of facemasks keeps the coronavirus ‘reproduction number’ under 1.0, and prevents further waves of the virus when combined with lockdowns, a modelling study led by the University of Cambridge suggests.
Bees? Please. These Plants Are Putting Ants to Work
In a world first, ECU researchers have discovered a plant that has successfully evolved to use ants – as well as native bees – as pollinating agents by overcoming their antimicrobial defences.
