Experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise – but there are many hurdles still to overcome

Lightspring/Shutterstock The first drug that can slow the rate of decline in Alzheimer’s patients has been found. The experimental drug, called lecanemab, is an antibody that targets the toxic clumps of amyloid protein associated with the mind-robbing disease. While these results are cause for celebration, there are still significant questionsContinue Reading

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Five ways drones will change the way buildings are designed

elwynn/Shutterstock Drones are already shaping the face of our cities – used for building planning, heritage, construction and safety enhancement. But, as studies by the UK’s Department of Transport have found, swathes of the public have a limited understanding of how drones might be practically applied. It’s crucial that theContinue Reading

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The latest wave of protests sweeping through China were sparked by the deaths of at least ten people in a fire in a high-rise apartment block in Ürümchi, Xinjiang. Residents were apparently prevented from leaving the building due to the enforcement of ethnically targeted zero-COVID regulations. The region is homeContinue Reading

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Returning for its 17th year, the 2023 boutique music and arts festival will take place from July 20 to 23, in the Hertfordshire countryside. Additional headliners include Self Esteem and legendary pop band The Human League. The four-day weekend’s lineup will also feature concerts from Anastacia, Confidence Man, Dylan, Squid,Continue Reading

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