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New formula more accurately converts your dog's age into human years
Researchers at University of California San Diego created a formula that more accurately compares the ages of humans and dogs.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2023


Where is the best place to shelter from a nuclear explosion?
There is no good place to be when a nuclear bomb goes off. Anything too close is instantly vaporized, and radiation poses a serious threat.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2023


Bionic penis: synthetic tissue found to restore erectile function
Researchers in China have used artificial tissue to repair injuries and restores normal erectile function in a pig model.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 17, 2023


Novel evolutionary theory says genetic mutations aren't always random
Researchers have brought the first evidence of nonrandom mutation in human genes, challenging a core assumption at the heart of evolution.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 28, 2022


New formula more accurately converts the your dog's age into human years
Researchers at University of California San Diego created a formula that more accurately compares the ages of humans and dogs.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 23, 2022


Humans continue to evolve with the emergence of 155 new genes
Modern humans evolutionarily split from our chimpanzee ancestors nearly 7 million years ago, yet we are continuing to evolve.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 22, 2022


Powerful LED light can kill bacteria and viruses without harming humans
A highly efficient LED that is deadly to microbes and viruses but safe for people has been engineered by three RIKEN physicists.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 19, 2022


Sugar substitutes found to affect the human body in surprising ways
Sugar substitutes or artificial sweeteners – are supposed to deliver all the sweetness of sugar without all the calories.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022


Scientists engineer mosquitoes that can’t spread malaria
Scientists have engineered mosquitoes that slow the growth of malaria-causing parasites in their gut, preventing transmission of the disease
Joseph Shavit
Oct 21, 2022


Meet the world's first Neandertal family
Ancient genomes of 13 Neandertals provide a rare snapshot of their community and social organization over hundreds of thousands of years.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 20, 2022


Researchers discover that genetic mutations in humans aren't always random
A new study by a team of researchers from Israel and Ghana has brought the first evidence of nonrandom mutation in human genes.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 10, 2022


Sugar substitutes found to affect the human body in unanticipated ways
Non-nutritive sweeteners or artificial sweeteners – are supposed to deliver all the sweetness of sugar without the calories.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 8, 2022
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