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8 September

Call for application – PhD grants in quantum sciences and technologies in Grenoble

We are opening in Grenoble a common PhD call in quantum sciences and technologies supported by the QuanTEdu PhD program and the QuanG Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Action COFUND program of the European Union, operated by the QuantAlps federation. Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged. Candidates are encouraged to apply to both …

8 September

Pecans: A Defense Against Obesity and Diabetes, Says Texas A&M Study

A study from Texas A&M University highlights the benefits of pecans in preventing obesity and diabetes. Published in the specialized journal MDPI, this research demonstrates that pecans offer multiple health advantages, such as reducing inflammation, maintaining body weight, and lowering the risk of diabetes. Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, a professor of …

7 September

Youth Interfaith Leaders Fellowship on Climate Change

We are looking for the next generation of interfaith leaders in climate action. If you’re one, apply now! Faith For Our Planet, in partnership with Duke University’s prestigious Divinity School, has launched an exciting new program for climate conscious youth leaders from around the world. Whether you are a religious leader, a climate activist, an early career …

7 September

The Benefits of Eating Apples: 7 Compelling Reasons

It’s well known that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, as the famous English proverb goes. And it’s not without reason. According to the Cleveland Clinic in the United States, this fruit has numerous health benefits. Dietitian Amber Sommer emphasizes, “Apples are popular for a good reason. They’re …

5 September

Soon, a needle-free vaccine

It’s good news for those with a fear of needles. Researchers from Rutgers University in the United States are working on a new method of drug delivery through the skin. They believe that this technique could be used for needleless vaccinations. Their findings are published in the specialized journal Nature …

5 September

COMMONWEALTH PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and fragile States, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international …

5 September

Knowing how to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack can truly save your life

It is crucial to understand that time plays a vital role when a heart attack occurs, as more than 92% of these incidents are fatal without immediate intervention, warns the French Federation of Cardiology. An upcoming study at the European Society of Cardiology congress underscores that the ability to spot …

4 September

Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Accelerator of China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS)

The CSNS is the first pulsed neutron source facility in developing countries. Thus, it is expected to have positive effects in promoting the development of fundamental sciences and technology. CSNS includes an 80 MeV H− linac, a 1.6 GeV rapid cycling synchrotron (RCS), a target station, and several instruments. The …

4 September

Memory Loss Caused by Brain Parasite Uncovered in Patient

Researchers have recently identified the presence of a living parasitic worm in the brain of a 64-year-old woman from Australia who was suffering from depression and memory issues. This discovery, a global first, pertains to an unusual case of parasitic infection. It involves a roundworm parasite measuring approximately 8 cm …

4 September

Diabetes: Violence and abuse experienced in adulthood increase the risk

“Exposure to violence or interpersonal abuse throughout life has been associated with several chronic diseases, including adult-onset diabetes, but this trend has not been confirmed based on patients’ gender and ethnicity,” said researchers from Meharry Medical College (USA). In a recent study, they used data from a cohort called the …