Melani Ratih Mahanani, University of Heidelberg HIV treatment has delivered life-altering advantages. Antiretroviral therapy has led to a reduced mortality and improved life expectancy for people living with HIV. Nearly 41 million people were living with HIV in 2024. Eastern and southern Africa accounted for 21.1 million while western and central Africa accounted
Laura Pereira, University of the Witwatersrand New research has found that the world has reached the first of many Earth system tipping points. These will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action. A tipping point is a moment in the Earth’s climate system where even small changes can lead to significant, often
Bacterial infections are a major health challenge, killing around 100 Europeans a day as they become increasingly resistant to common antibiotics. To address this, researchers like Dr Rienk Pypstra are working together to create more effective treatments. The problem with bacteria – one of the simplest life forms – is that they evolve
Europe needs to spend much more on research and innovation and put them at the centre of its economy if it wants to boost competitiveness, the chair of an expert group evaluating the EU’s flagship research funding programme said in an interview with Horizon Magazine. Professor Manuel Heitor, the former Portuguese minister of
Gray reef sharks and blacktip reef sharks near Tahiti, French Polynesia. Alexis Rosenfeld/Getty Images Michael Heithaus, Florida International University There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters
Dr Lina Gálvez is as certain about science’s ability to improve people’s lives in Europe as she is about the risks of failing to attract enough women into scientific careers. A Spanish member of the European Parliament since 2019, Gálvez hails the Horizon Europe research programme running for seven years through 2027 with
ph. MisFluffy/Shutterstock Seán Jordan, Dublin City University and Louise Gillet de Chalonge, Dublin City University There is still so much we don’t understand about the origin of life on Earth. The definition of life itself is a source of debate among scientists, but most researchers agree on the fundamental ingredients of a living
In an epoch dominated by ceaseless innovation and technological strides, the domain of Research and Development (R&D) has burgeoned into a cornerstone of both economic and scientific advancement. This exploration penetrates the manner in which nascent technologies are redefining R&D across diverse sectors, including biotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and renewable energies, providing deep
by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist’s Resource At first glance, registering to vote in the U.S. may seem easy: Adults fill out a form and submit it online, in person or through the mail. But getting onto a state’s voter roll — and staying there — can be complicated. It’s also a key reason
by Clark Merrefield, The Journalist’s Resource Pop quiz: Which of these headlines appeared atop a real news story? (A) Zelenskyy pleads to US Congress: ‘We need you right now’ (B) Biden signed bill to mandate climate change curriculum in all K-8 classrooms If you answered A, you’re correct — and not alone. About