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Scientists develop ‘smart’ drug delivery system for brain cancer, skin disease treatment

18/03/2026
University of Sheffield researchers are pioneering 'smart' drug delivery systems, combining Cold Atmospheric Plasma with molecular imprinting. This innovation promises targeted chemotherapy for glioblastoma post-surgery, alongside new treatments for severe skin inflammation and fungal infections. The technology, funded by EPSRC, aims to precisely deliver drugs on demand, potentially revolutionizing medical treatments.

From crypto to crops: Bitcoin mining heat warms a Dutch greenhouse for growing tulips

18/03/2026
A unique Dutch experiment is combining cryptocurrency mining with tulip farming. Farmers are capturing heat from Bitcoin computers to warm greenhouses. This innovative approach emerged during Europe's energy crisis. It offers a sustainable alternative to traditional gas heating. The project highlights how digital technology can support agriculture and reduce fossil fuel use.

South America, Africa and Europe were once connected by land routes: 120-million-year-old dinosaur fossil reveals ancient bridge

15/03/2026
A new giant long-necked dinosaur, Dasosaurus tocantinensis, unearthed in Brazil, reveals ancient land connections. Its close evolutionary ties to a Spanish species suggest dinosaurs migrated between continents before the Atlantic Ocean fully formed. This finding offers compelling biological evidence for prehistoric land bridges linking South America, Africa, and Europe, reshaping our understanding of dinosaur dispersal.

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