All articles by Anthony King – Page 5
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NewsResource 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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NewsPlan for medical isotope production centre floated by Welsh government
Nuclear facility would supply the whole country and further afield
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BusinessSecond 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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FeatureAre 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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ResearchUniversal 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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ResearchSurprise discovery as clam found to be producing complex antibiotic
Erythromycin was previously believed to be only synthesised by bacteria
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NewsEuropean parliament restores research funding
Extra funding found for Horizon Europe and Erasmus student programme
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NewsWorld 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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ResearchGut 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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NewsEU 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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ResearchElectrolyser 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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BusinessNature-inspired crop protection
Plant extracts, proteins and pheromones aiming to replace conventional chemical pesticides
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BusinessUK 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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ResearchSolar 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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BusinessHaleon emerges from GSK consumer healthcare spin-off
Split illustrates move towards narrower focus in pharmaceuticals
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ResearchRenewable rocket fuel made by genetically engineered soil bacteria
Bioengineered bacteria synthesise extremely energy dense cyclopropane chains
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BusinessNovartis cutting up to 8000 jobs
Restructure splits commercial activities geographically instead of by treatment area
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NewsEuropean 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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NewsNew 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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BusinessSoapbark 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