Chemicals found in fire extinguishers have been linked to mutations in brain tumors of firefighters.
Clara Rodriguez Fernandez
Clara holds a M.Res. degree in bioengineering from Imperial College London. After graduating, she started a career in science journalism so she could keep learning about science and sharing it with the world.
Water may have formed shortly after the Big Bang
Computer simulations show that water likely appeared in the Universe much earlier than previously thought.
An mRNA vaccine for asthma shows promise in mice
Based on the same mRNA vaccine against COVID-19, a new prototype has shown potential to treat asthma, a condition with no known cure.
Mouse study reveals multi-generational benefits of exercising during pregnancy
Maternal exercise during pregnancy enables multiple generations of mice to inherit enhanced fitness, with vitamin C playing a key role.
Producing ammonia underground could slash fertilizer emissions
Ammonia fertilizer could be produced underground, using Earth’s natural heat to significantly reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.
New lithium-sulfur battery design boosts lifespan and flexibility
A new battery design could overcome obstacles to making batteries with more energy storage capacity and a lower environmental footprint.
Butterflies inspire magnetic robots that fly more efficiently
Monarch butterflies have inspired the design of 3D-printed robotic wings that rely on magnetic fields to generate their delicate movements.
Fungi could unlock the recycling of carbon fiber
Scientists have developed a process to recycle carbon fiber into valuable chemicals with the help of fungi.
What immune cells eat can determine how well they do their job
A new link between what cells feed on and their gene activity could have huge implications in cancer research and beyond.
Women with a genetic risk of depression are more likely to suffer from heart disease
Data from over 300,000 participants has revealed a potential genetic link between depression and cardiovascular disease in women.