WELCOME TO THIS WEEK’S EDITION OF SALIENCE
This week we cover forest-watching satellites, mouse embryos and defensive equity strategies.
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Sustainability Spotlight
Biomass, an umbrella-shaped satellite, will be launched into space to map our planet. It is unique for its long wavelength, allowing it to map forest undergrowth. The data Biomass obtains can be used to precisely ascertain the amount of carbon dioxide trees absorb and emit.
Rodent repair
Researchers have used mouse stem cells to grow human organs for the first time. By using mouse embryos, scientists are able to understand mechanisms behind processes in embryo development that would be impossible to study in humans.
Day Tripper
New research on the use of magic mushrooms has found that they can help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol intake. Combined with talk therapy sessions in a controlled environment, it can potentially help people to change their habits
Take a peak
This week, Sapience client bfinance was featured in FT Adviser, following its new report on defensive equities. These strategies provide returns similar to equity markets, but with a lower level of risk, and are becoming more popular options during economic downturns.
This week in PR
On our socials this week, we looked at news that GPs have been instructed to prescribe patients exercise in an attempt to ease the burden on the NHS by improving mental and physical health. What are some ways we can encourage people to get up and moving?
Sapience’s favourite
Scientists have looked into the relationship between emotions and tear production in dogs. They found that high levels of oxytocin – the love hormone! – increased tear production. The results of the study suggest that dogs cry when reunited with their owners after a day apart. Aww… we do to!
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