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All life in our solar system may have begun on Mars
When Mars was a young planet, it was bombarded by ice asteroids delivering water and organic molecules necessary for life to emerge.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 1, 2022


Incredible biobatteries can generate power for weeks
Watson College of Engineering has been working for years on biobatteries, which generate electricity through bacterial interaction.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 30, 2022


Breakthrough project captures atmospheric methane using sugar
Methane gas is 86 times more potent than CO2 and accounts for 30 percent of all global warming from gaseous emissions.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 30, 2022


Green bananas reduce cancers by more than 50%
A trial in people with high hereditary risk of a wide range of cancers has shown a major preventive effect from resistant starches.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 30, 2022


Scientists discover what is hidden inside the heart of a black hole
The black hole’s gravity, which exists in three dimensions, mathematically connects to the particles dancing above it, which exist in 2D.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 29, 2022


Incredible "origin-of-life" molecule found to destroy cancer cells
RNA, the molecule that gave rise to life, has been shown to be essential for repairing human genetic material and preventing mutations.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 29, 2022


X-rays and diamonds reveal Earth's inner core secrets
Surprisingly we do not have much information about the center of the planet that we live on. What lies beneath our feet is not well known.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 29, 2022


Women can predict a man's attitude towards sex based on the shape of his face
Researchers have found that women are able to accurately gauge a man's interest in sexual relationships based on the shape of their face.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 29, 2022


Arctic vegetation has a major impact on warming
The new results allow us to make more precise climate predictions, with the researchers pointing out that current models remain flawed.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 29, 2022


Major discovery about mammalian brains surprises researchers
In a new breakthrough to understand more about the mammalian brain, University of Copenhagen researchers have made an incredible discovery.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2022


MicroRNAs can predict breast cancer recurrence in patients, study finds
Researchers have determined that biomarkers known as microRNAs can predict which patients with breast cancer are likely to face recurrence.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2022


Groundbreaking new compound eradicates 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
Nov 27, 2022


Study 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
Nov 27, 2022


Researchers have developed the next generation of microscopes
To observe living cells through a microscope, a sample is usually squeezed onto a glass slide and the cells are observed in two dimensions.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 27, 2022


Enzyme reverses muscle loss due to cancer and aging
Research contributes to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration due to old age, and diseases such as cancer and muscular dystrophy.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 27, 2022


Groundbreaking quantum fibers revolutionize high-speed data transmission
The most common way of data transmission nowadays is through conventional optical fibers - one single core channel transmits the information
Joseph Shavit
Nov 27, 2022


Breakthrough technology measures glucose levels without drawing blood
This is a revolutionary, non-invasive technique for testing blood glucose levels, using electromagnetic (EM)-wave-based glucose sensor.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 27, 2022


Revolutionary solid state lithium metal EV battery charges in just 15 minutes
Researchers claim that they can increase the autonomy of an electric car by up to 80%, and that it can charge from 0 to 80% in just 15 min.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 26, 2022


Scientists discover 3 key factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
Your brain is pretty fabulous. Around 100 billion nerve cells work together to keep you nimble and quick in your thinking.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 26, 2022


COVID blocking antiviral compounds discovered within native plants in South Korea
Two saponins were identified to be highly effective in blocking the ability of SARS-CoV-2 variants including Omicron to enter the cells.
Joshua Shavit
Nov 26, 2022
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