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In the late 19th century a flu-like illness that caused loss of taste and smell likely came from the 'common cold' coronavirus in circulation today, according to Prof. Marc Van Ranst, an expert on coronaviruses. Image credit - Manuel/Unsplash

Interview | 27 January 2021

Q&A: Why history suggests Covid-19 is here to stay

Virologist Prof. Marc Van Ranst says that today’s common cold viruses are likely to have been introduced through pandemics.

By triggering original fear memories, a researcher hopes to weaken them to help treat phobias. Image credit - Islander Images/Unsplash

Health | 26 January 2021

Triggering original fear memories could treat phobias and PTSD

Researchers are mapping brain circuits and testing an approved drug to inhibit strong fear memories.

Wooden structures such as the ZEB Lab building in Trondheim, Norway, could dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of construction but they remain the exception in most countries. Image credit - Kouvola Innovation Oy/NERO project

Environment | 25 January 2021

They can capture more carbon than they emit. So why aren’t wooden buildings mainstream?

Hurdles include cost and fears over fires.

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Interview | 03 August 2020

Q&A: Plate tectonics is fundamental to understanding Earth’s evolution – but big questions remain

Dr Kate Rychert studies ocean plate structures.

Interview | 06 July 2020

Q&A: What lockdown air pollution reductions mean for the future of urban transport

Dr Chaix says a shift to greener modes of transport is 'extremely complex' to achieve, despite post-lockdown calls for action.

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PCR, antigen and antibody: Five things to know about coronavirus tests

It’s normal for people to experience fever, fatigue or pain at the site of the injection in the first one or two days after the vaccine. Image credit - pexels.com/Gustavo Fring, licenced under pexels licence

Five things you need to know about: mRNA vaccine safety

According to Prof. Bekeredjian-Ding, an approved mRNA coronavirus vaccine would be easier and faster to produce and thus deploy worldwide than a conventional vaccine. Image credit - Unsplash/Liliya Lisa

Five things you need to know about: mRNA vaccines

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