Brighter outlook - the search for new schizophrenia treatments
For decades, the psychiatric disorder schizophrenia has been treated with drugs that target receptors involved in release of the ‘feel-good neurotransmitter’ dopamine. Now, a new drug Cobenfy that does things differently has been granted US approval. Katrina Megget reports.
Microplastic pollution is growing: What's the impact?
Microplastics pollution is growing, with some studies estimating we each ingest 5g of microplastic particles each week on average[1]. So, what are the consequences? Maria Burke reports
Mushroom buildings on Mars: How fungi could create homes for future explorers
Buildings made using mushroom-based materials promise to help reduce emissions from the energy-guzzling construction sector. They have also attracted the interest of NASA – and could form some of the first dwellings on Mars. Anthony King reports