All articles by Anthony King – Page 5
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News
Resource conflict likely to expand as world heads into ‘low-cooperation era’
Critical metals such as cobalt and vanadium could be fought over in the near future, World Economic Forum report claims
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Plan for medical isotope production centre floated by Welsh government
Nuclear facility would supply the whole country and further afield
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Business
Second Alzheimer’s antibody approved in the US
Biogen–Eisai’s lecanemab can slow disease progression a little, but at significant cost and risk of side effects
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Feature
Are everyday chemicals contributing to global obesity?
Research in animal models suggests the simple ‘energy in, energy out’ model doesn’t tell the whole story. Anthony King talks to researchers worried about obesogens
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Research
Universal flu vaccine could head off future pandemics
More effective mRNA-based vaccine offers hope of ending annual flu shots for at risk groups
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Research
Surprise discovery as clam found to be producing complex antibiotic
Erythromycin was previously believed to be only synthesised by bacteria
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European parliament restores research funding
Extra funding found for Horizon Europe and Erasmus student programme
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World Health Organization takes aim at market as many still not getting vaccines they need
Government, industry and health organisations must do more
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Research
Gut bacterium found to destroy nicotine offers liver health benefits for smokers
Discovery might lead to therapy for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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EU plots course to secure raw materials vital to a low-carbon economy
Russia’s war on Ukraine and the pandemic have highlighted the bloc’s dependence on unreliable suppliers
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Research
Electrolyser conjures hydrogen from thin air for green energy
Device can capture water to split even in regions as dry as the Sahel
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Business
Nature-inspired crop protection
Plant extracts, proteins and pheromones aiming to replace conventional chemical pesticides
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Business
UK Reach costs stretch higher for industry
Government assessment suggests deadlines will be delayed and companies will pay billions for compliance data
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Research
Solar jet fuel production from CO2 and water scaled up in field demo
Concentrated solar power provide heat to reduce carbon dioxide to a fuel
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Business
Haleon emerges from GSK consumer healthcare spin-off
Split illustrates move towards narrower focus in pharmaceuticals
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Research
Renewable rocket fuel made by genetically engineered soil bacteria
Bioengineered bacteria synthesise extremely energy dense cyclopropane chains
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Business
Novartis cutting up to 8000 jobs
Restructure splits commercial activities geographically instead of by treatment area
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European commission proposal seeks to cut EU pesticide use in half by 2030
Ambitious targets will rely on roll-out of integrated pest management techniques and extra payments to farmers
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New questions raised over Sputnik Covid vaccine results point to fraudulent practices
Analysis comparing Sputnik results with five other Covid vaccines finds phase 3 trial outcome is highly improbable
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Business
Soapbark branches out to fill essential role in vaccine recipes
The soapbark tree has long been used in traditional medicines, but is now coveted for some of our newest vaccines