Technology
How can we work with quantum computers today?
Scientists tested ways of simulating quantum computers on conventional machines so that programmers and users can prepare themselves for this future technology.
June 17, 2019
Health and Medicine
How can we better prevent polio?
Scientists wanted to develop a polio vaccine which requires only one injection to better prevent the disease in developing countries.
June 12, 2019
Biology
How do termites divide the work?
Scientists wanted to identify the individual termites who are the most active during the start and expansion of tunnel construction.
June 7, 2019
Biodiversity and Conservation
What’s harming our oceans?
Scientists used a mathematical model to understand human impact and threats to the Atlantic coast of the United States.
May 31, 2019
Health and Medicine
How can a community protect everyone from disease?
Scientists developed a mathematical model to find out what affects how long herd immunity lasts.
May 28, 2019
Health and Medicine
Where does malaria lurk in Bangladesh?
Scientists wanted to track malaria hotspots in Bangladesh and their changes through time.
May 7, 2019
Biodiversity and Conservation
Are poachers rhinos’ only problem?
Researchers wanted to know if illegal hunters are the only problem rhinos are facing or other factors also influence their survival.
April 24, 2019
Health and Medicine
To be vaccinated or not – how does the Internet influence a pregnant woman’s decision?
Researchers wanted to know how online media influences a pregnant woman’s opinion about vaccination against pertussis and the flu.
April 16, 2019
Biology
How can gene editing cure disease?
Scientists wanted to use genetic editing to heal β-thalassemia – a genetic disease affecting the body’s ability to produce hemoglobin.
April 12, 2019
Biology
Can we write biological “software updates” to cure disease?
Scientists wanted to develop a way to fix or replace a damaged or missing gene within a person’s genome by engineering a protein circuit.
March 25, 2019
