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New research suggests nose picking could increase risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia
Griffith University researchers have demonstrated that a bacteria can travel through the olfactory nerve in the nose and into the brain
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2022


Groundbreaking nanophotonic material turns heat into electricity
A new nanophotonic material has broken records for high-temperature stability, potentially ushering in more efficient electricity production
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2022


Scientists discover what is hidden inside a black hole
Physicist Enrico Rinaldi, has used quantum computing and computer learning to describe what is believed to be the interior of a black hole.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2022


Do you have stiff, achy knees? Lab-made cartilage outperforms the real thing
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2022


Remarkable "origin-of-life" molecule found to destroy cancer cells
In the production of one of the origin-of-life molecules, researchers in Spain and Denmark have found a method for attacking cancer cells
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2022


Charging cars at home at night is wrong, according to Stanford research
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight. We’re doing it wrong, according to study
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2022


Engineers develop the world's first battery-free, light-powered pacemaker
The device uses light and a technique called optogenetics, which modifies cells that are sensitive to light to affect their behavior.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2022


Short bursts of vigorous activity linked with increased longevity
Two minute bursts of vigorous activity totalling 15 minutes a week are associated with a reduced risk of death, according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2022


The first hand-held non-lethal electric rail gun is now available to purchase
The U.S. Navy may have shelved its railgun program, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a similar futuristic weapon for yourself.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


Breakthrough study finds new ways to prevent liver cancer
Almost all liver cancers develop after decades of chronic liver disease but a new discovery may lead to treatments that could break the link
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


Scientists construct synthetic molecule that destroys cancer cells
Researchers developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immune activation.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


How many bees can you fit in an X-ray machine? The reason why will amaze you
The results could one day help engineers design more resilient buildings, or even swarms of tiny robots that behave a lot like insects.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


Zinc reverses lung damage and significantly improves patient survival
Researchers have discovered that zinc, a common mineral, may reverse lung damage and significantly improve survival for patients.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


Groundbreaking new compound destroys the MRSA superbug
A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


Banana protein antiviral is a 'silver bullet' against all known coronaviruses and influenza
Paper details the efficacy of H84T-BanLec against all known human-infecting coronaviruses, including MERS, the original SARS, and SARS-CoV-2
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


Not all Vikings were from Scandinavia, researchers find
Invaders, pirates, warriors – the history books taught us Vikings were brutal predators who travelled by sea from Scandinavia to pillage.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


New research uncovers why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


Breakthrough Play-Doh-like material can revolutionize electronics
‘Like conductive Play-Doh’: breakthrough new material could point way to new class of materials for electronics and devices.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


Groundbreaking fossil discovery sheds light on the origins of lizards
A fossil discovery from Scotland has provided new information on the early evolution of lizards, during the time of the dinosaurs.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


Fossil discovery rewrites the history of life on Earth, researchers find
Diverse microbial life existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago, suggests a new study challenging the view of when life began.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022
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