🏭 European coal power output in steep decline
The European Union has seen an unprecedented 19% year-on-year decline in coal-fired power generation in the first half of 2019.
🐺 Mexican wolf removed from extinct species list
Thanks to conservation and breeding efforts in Mexico and the United States the Mexican wolf is no longer at risk of being extinct.
🔬 A possible treatment for deadly pancreatic cancer found
Pancreatic cancer, which maintains a 95% mortality rate, is resistant to all current treatments. But now scientist have discovered a molecule that reduces the cancer cells by 90 percent.
🩸 The erstwhile fantasy of a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease has become reality
Up to two decades before people develop the characteristic memory loss and confusion of Alzheimer's disease, damaging clumps of protein start to build up in their brains. Now, a blood test to detect such early brain changes has moved one step closer to clinical use.
👩💻 A new artificial intelligence can predict epileptic seizures one hour ahead of time with 99.6% accuracy
The system will give people suffering from epilepsy warning that a seizure is imminent, enabling them to take medication—or alert a friend, relative or medical professional.
🌳 New $10 million competition launched for preserving rainforests
XPRIZE is the global leader in designing and operating incentive competitions. The latest competion will help us find ways to preserve rainforests.
🛰️ Ozone hole is the smallest on record since its discovery
Researchers at the British Antarctic Survey discovered the ozone hole in 1985.
🔬 After more than two decades of research, the world finally has an approved Ebola vaccine
Ebola vaccine approved in Europe in landmark moment in fight against a deadly disease.
👩⚕️ An AI helps diagnose cervical cancer faster
Microsoft and SRL Diagnostics have developed an AI tool that helps detect cervical cancer.