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Locusts can “smell” early onset of cancer using a patient's breath
Michigan State research shows insects can differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells, which could help detect the disease earlier
Joseph Shavit
Aug 7, 2022


Physicists make major leap forward in race for room-temperature superconductivity
New research builds on team’s landmark discovery of a room-temperature superconductor by replicating results with even greater efficiency.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2022


Amazing powder turns surfaces hyper water-repellant
Rice University researchers have developed a simple method to make surfaces superhydrophobic — that is, very water-repellant.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2022


Stanford researchers find that Prozac can fight brain cancer
Researchers made a surprising discovery -- a common antidepressant, fluoxetine (commonly known as Prozac) appears to target brain cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2022


Scientists discover the secret to human skin and organ rejuvenation
Wound healing is a major problem for many older individuals. Chronic, non-healing skin ulcers are a major source of health care costs.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2022


Human brains change when we are awake after midnight, researchers find
After midnight for most people —there are neurophysiological changes in the brain that alter the way we interact with the world.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2022


Compound found in cosmetics can awaken stem cells to repair damaged muscles
A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2022


Cambridge astronomers develop novel way to ‘see’ the first stars of the early Universe
A team has developed a method that will allow them to ‘see’ through the fog of the early Universe and detect light from the first stars.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 5, 2022


Riding to the moon aboard a space elevator is possible using today’s technology
Perhaps the biggest hurdle to humankind’s expansion throughout the solar system is the prohibitive cost of escaping Earth’s gravity.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 5, 2022


Groundbreaking heart disease treatment uses ultrasound-assisted lasers
Researchers developed a method that combines a low-power laser with ultrasound to remove arterial plaque safely and efficiently
Joseph Shavit
Aug 5, 2022


Cancer drug halts tumor growth by putting cancer cells to sleep
A new therapeutic approach prevents the growth of metastatic tumors in mice by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 5, 2022


Patented device measures temperature and other vital parameters from the ear canal
MedSENS consists of a probe about the size of an ear-plug, which contains innovative measuring sensors; the rescuer pushes it into the ear.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 5, 2022


MIT engineers develop stickers that can see inside the human body
A new design by MIT engineers might make the ultrasound technology as wearable and accessible as buying Band-Aids at the pharmacy.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 5, 2022


Cancers and heart disease diagnosed more easily with new rapid test
Imperial researchers have built a new easy-to-use test that could diagnose non-infectious diseases like heart attacks and cancers.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 4, 2022


A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows
There is a growing concern about the global rise in diet-related health issues caused by excessive consumption of nutrients (mainly sugars).
Joseph Shavit
Aug 4, 2022


Mammals were not the first creatures on Earth to be warm-blooded
Karoo fossils provide “smoking gun” on clues to when warm-bloodedness evolved in pre-mammalian ancestors according to researchers.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 4, 2022


Yale scientists reverse the process of death -- bring dead organs brought back to life
The researchers restored blood circulation and other cellular functions in pigs a full hour after their deaths.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 4, 2022


New computer hardware runs 1 million times faster than the synapses in the human brain
A practical inorganic material in the fabrication process enables their devices to run 1 million times faster than previous versions.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 3, 2022


Microbes offer a glimpse into the future of climate change
Microbes play an important role in climate because they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when they eat.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 3, 2022


First wireless earbuds that clear up calls using deep learning
"ClearBuds" use a novel microphone system and one of the first machine-learning systems to operate in real time and run on a smartphone.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 3, 2022
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