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City microbes surviving on disinfectants, research reveals
New research shows microbes in our cities are evolving to resist the very cleaners we use to eliminate them. It also identifies novel strains living in Hong Kong that were previously only found in Antarctic desert soil.
17 Oct 2024
Urban forests reduce heat-related mortality, study shows
Across the globe, heat waves are becoming more frequent and more intense. Therefore, how to effec...
12 Sep 2024
Researchers use AI-powered medical imaging to improve retinal disorder diagnosis
Population-based studies have shown retinal disorders are the most common cause of irreversible b...
12 Sep 2024
Exploring peptide clumping for improved drug and material solutions
Understanding the clumping behaviour of short proteins offers valuable insights to improve drug d...
03 Sep 2024
How stressed are you? Nanoparticles pave the way for home stress testing
Stress takes various shapes in our daily lives, from relentless work demands to the constant rush...
30 Aug 2024
Nanohertz gravitational waves are cool but not supercool
A new study sheds light on the origin of low-frequency space-time ripples Similar to the ripples...
15 Aug 2024
XJTLU holds its First Three Minute Thesis Competition
The finalists of XJTLU's first Three Minute Thesis competition, with the judges and Professor A...
12 Jul 2024
Braiding community values with science is key to ecosystem restoration
A research team comprising local Tibetans and academics from the UK and China demonstrate that local community members are indispensable partners in enhancing community engagement in repairing damaged ecosystems and achieving long-term success.
08 Jul 2024
To save bees, scientists say focus on habitat first, then pesticides
A recent study by researchers from China, the UK and the Netherlands indicates habitat loss may impact the diversity of bees more than increased pesticide exposure.
05 Jul 2024