Solar powered fridge for vaccines venture Dulas lands major contracts in Africa
A Machynlleth manufacturer has secured a string of international contracts worth £2.5m. WalesOnline reports Dulas has developed a range of cold chain technology products, including solar powered vaccine fridges, supporting immunisation programmes across the world to ensure that vaccines are accessible to all. Following several new deals, including projects in Burkina Faso and Guinea, the … Continue reading Solar powered fridge for vaccines venture Dulas lands major contracts in Africa
The robotic pet dragon helping with loneliness
A robotic pet dragon has been created to monitor a person’s movement, which can also help to combat loneliness if they live by themselves. The BBC reports it has been designed by Aberystwyth University’s Smart Home Lab as part of a study into how robots might help older people or those with health conditions to … Continue reading The robotic pet dragon helping with loneliness
Are water births safe?
New research led by Cardiff University confirms that for women with an uncomplicated pregnancy, having a water birth is as safe as leaving the water before birth. Cardiff University says researchers looked at the birth experiences of over eighty seven thousand women with an uncomplicated pregnancy who used water immersion during labour for comfort and … Continue reading Are water births safe?
How beeswax could help families in warzones
Beeswax and local herbs could be crucial in helping families living in conflict zones store food, according to scientists from Cardiff University and Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute of National Technical University, Ukraine. Professor Les Baillie from Cardiff University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has worked with Dr Yudina Yuliia of the Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute of … Continue reading How beeswax could help families in warzones
Targeting inflammation to tackle Long Covid
Overactivation of the immune system leading to circulation of inflammatory proteins around the body contributes to the development of Long Covid, and could be targeted to provide treatments for patients. Cardiff University research has uncovered biological markers that could be targeted by repurposing medication to treat Long Covid. The research conducted extensive analysis of plasma … Continue reading Targeting inflammation to tackle Long Covid
Fussy eaters are more likely to experience Pica eating disorder
Children who experience eating difficulties, including undereating, overeating, and fussy eating are more likely to experience pica, an eating disorder characterised by eating non-food items such as paper or soap, according to new research by Cardiff University. In collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders at the University of North Carolina and the … Continue reading Fussy eaters are more likely to experience Pica eating disorder
£13 million for biotechnology research to address environmental challenges
The Centre for Environmental Biotechnology (CEB) at Bangor University is part of a new research centre, the first of its kind in the UK, being formed to enhance and develop the natural abilities of micro-organisms in cleaning up our planet. Tackling environmental pollutants and waste using microbes, the new centre is being established with £13m … Continue reading £13 million for biotechnology research to address environmental challenges
Goat milk firm’s poo postbox tests microbiome
A goat milk company is examining customers’ gut health through its poo postbox scheme. The BBC reports Ceredigion based Chuckling Goat has gone from selling its goat milk based Kefir to launching a microbiome test kit with the University of Cambridge. Co-founder Shann Jones said “We basically examine everything that’s going on inside the microbiome.” … Continue reading Goat milk firm’s poo postbox tests microbiome
Welsh language and regional accented voices created for children who rely on technology to communicate
Children and young people in Wales who rely on technology to communicate now have access to young Welsh accented voices and Welsh language versions, the Welsh Government has announced. Children and young people in Wales have until now only been able to choose between High Tech Communication Aids with English and Scottish accents, and adult … Continue reading Welsh language and regional accented voices created for children who rely on technology to communicate
Magicians are less likely to have mental health problems
Research undertaken at Aberystwyth University has demonstrated that magicians are less likely to suffer from the mental health challenges faced by other creative people, like musicians and comedians. From comedians like Robin Williams to poets and painters like Sylvia Plath and Vincent Van Gogh, many famous names have had well publicised mental health problems. While … Continue reading Magicians are less likely to have mental health problems
