Researchers have shown that a combination of two lipoprotein markers, measured in a simple blood test, can give more accurate information about individual risk of heart disease than the current blood cholesterol test.
Research is showing how environmental factors such as air quality, green space, congestion, noise and other pollutants affect ill-health and cognitive decline among our rapidly ageing population.
A satellite developed by British academics and engineers will use radar technology to uncover new insights into forests, including their size and weight, and areas of deforestation.
A new technique has been developed to extract tiny cellulose strands from cow manure and turn them into manufacturing-grade cellulose, currently used to make everything from surgical masks to food packaging.
