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Birch-Derived Substance Exhibits Anti-Diabetic Properties, Study Finds
Scientists have found that betulin, an organic substance extracted from birch bark, has anti-diabetic properties. In an experiment on laboratory rats, it was discovered that betulin normalizes blood glucose levels and has a positive effect…
Ural Federal University Hosts ‘Peak IT’ Event with Over 2000 Participants
The Peak IT event took place at the Ural Federal University on March 15 and 16. Over 2,000 participants, including schoolchildren and students, attended the event.
On the first day, students had the opportunity to visit an exhibition of…
UrFU Students Reflect on their Experience at the World Youth Festival
On March 15, the students met with Sergey Tushin, Vice-Rector for International Relations. They shared their impressions of their recent trip to Sochi, discussed the events they attended at the World Youth Festival, and conversed with each…
UCT’s IDEA Research Unit Introduces Lego Braille Bricks Project
UCT’s IDEA research unit has introduced the LEGO Braille Bricks Project for inclusive teaching and learning in education. The research project is aimed at learners and teachers with blindness and visual impairment. The project aims to…
Global Digital Heritage Afrika Collaborates with UCT in New Partnership
In a move to preserve and democratise architectural heritage, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE) has partnered with Global Digital Heritage Afrika (GDHA), a research grouping…
Exploring the Impact of Nature-Based Adaptation on Human Mobility and Immobility
The increasing impact of climate change on human mobility and immobility, coupled with misleading narratives, highlights the urgency for comprehensive research on climate-induced migration patterns.
These are findings of a study by a…
UCT’s H3D Leads Africa’s Drug Discovery Accelerator Programme
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D) will play a pivotal role in supporting the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator (GC ADDA) network as they advance nascent drug discovery research…
Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya brings Kota’s top-notch education in Lucknow to create toppers
Lucknow, 18 March 2024: Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya, India's only Hybrid Learning platform delivering outcome-based learning at scale, is excited to announce that its Lucknow Test Prep Centre is being transformed into a robust engine…
UCF Researchers Spearhead Project to Pioneer AI-driven Technologies for Agriculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just used to power electronics, apps or self-driving cars — it’s also driving key innovations in agriculture. From sensors that can monitor soil and water to autonomous robots that can harvest crops,…
Breakthrough: New Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Brittle Bones and Weight Gain During Menopause
Anew drug may hold promise for older women suffering from menopause-related bone loss and weight gain, thanks to research from a UCF biomedical engineer.
In a recent study, published in the Advanced Science journal, College of…