New research from WMG at University of Warwick has found that the carbon footprint of collecting and refurbishing abandoned trolleys adds up to the equivalent of flying from London to New York and back twice!

Diesel engines have long been a cornerstone of transportation and industry, but their emissions have posed significant environmental and health challenges. A new study titled "Advancements in Diesel Emission Reduction Strategies: A Focus on Water-in-Diesel Emulsion Technology" explores innovative solutions to reduce harmful emissions while enhancing engine performance. This research delves into the potential of water-in-diesel emulsion (WiDE) technology, offering a promising pathway to a cleaner, more efficient future.

Shipping is a vital component of global trade, but its environmental impact extends beyond the well-known emissions of carbon dioxide. A new study titled "Global Distribution and Warming Effect of Brown Carbon from Shipping Emissions" sheds light on the often-overlooked role of brown carbon in contributing to global warming. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the distribution and radiative effects of brown carbon, a pollutant emitted by ships that has significant climate implications.

A research team from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Hong Kong’s LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) has developed the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) model that can accurately identify human sperm with fertilisation potential. This breakthrough could reshape diagnosis and assisted reproductive treatments worldwide.

A research team led by the Department of Medicine and the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, under the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has uncovered a serious risk of joint infection following knee surgery, linked to allergy mislabelling. The study showed that patients incorrectly labelled as allergic to penicillin or other beta-lactam (BL) antibiotics face a significantly higher chance of developing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) — a painful and costly infection that can arise following joint replacement surgery, which can also lead to major complications. This revelation has prompted the launch of Hong Kong’s first research-focused pharmacist-led pilot service for penicillin allergy assessment at HKUMed, aimed at addressing this critical healthcare issue. The research, underscoring the importance of accurate allergy documentation, was published in The Bone & Joint Journal.

Study coordinated by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice opens new perspectives on the complex behaviour of prehistoric human populations. It’s the first time that the indigotin molecule has been found on such ancient artefacts, demonstrating the processing of Isatis tinctoria L., a non-edible plant: hypotheses are open on its use as a dye or medicine.

Hypoxic pulmonary hypertension (HPH), or hypoxia-induced PH, is a chronic, progressive cardiovascular disease characterized by sustained vasoconstriction and vascular remodelling, but the mechanisms underlying pulmonary vascular remodelling are poorly understood.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive form of brain tumor with a poor prognosis. Despite advances in neurosurgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, it remains treatment-resistant and inevitably recurs. The molecular mechanisms underlying glioma development and progression are still poorly understood, and there is an urgent need for more effective therapeutic approaches.

Natural hydrogen from deep underground could be an important building block for the sustainable energy system of the future, but it is currently still difficult to predict where and at what depth elevated concentrations are located. New study results from the Department of Geology at the University of Vienna could make such predictions easier in the future. So-called "fairy circles" – round patches with vegetation damage – could be helpful indicators. This is because these "fairy circles" subside due to the seepage of natural hydrogen. According to the study, the deeper the hydrogen source underground and the higher its pressure, the larger the "fairy circle" on the Earth's surface. The study was recently published in the journal Geology.

A research team has demonstrated that three-dimensional (3D) imaging can provide accurate, high-throughput measurements of phyllotaxy—the arrangement of leaves on a plant—across diverse sorghum genotypes.