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Hormone discovery is the missing ingredient to heart-healthy cholesterol levels
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a predictor of blood lipid — or cholesterol — status for midlife women.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2022


Scientists finally know what caused the Black Death
In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2022


Researchers solve the mystery of how a single cell turns into majestic trees
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time one way that a small molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2022


Aerobic activity can reduce the risk of developing cancer by over 70%
Intense aerobic exercise increases the glucose (sugar) consumption of internal organs, thereby reducing the availability of energy to tumors
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2022


Genius kid builds a nuclear fusion reactor at home
A teen genius at a U.S. middle school has built a working, tiny nuclear fusion reactor—and made it into Guinness World Records.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2022


Breakthrough early detection blood test, can detect over 50 types of cancer
Test is proficient in detecting and classifying cell-free DNA, or tumor byproducts deposited in the bloodstream of a person with cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2022


Groundbreaking therapy shown to reduce Alzheimer's effects by 80%
Compelling evidence suggests that the misfolding, aggregation, and cerebral deposition of amyloid-beta plays a central role in the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2022


Game-changing operation can cure prostate cancer in one hour
Doctors in the UK hope that thousands of men with prostate cancer could be cured through an innovative hour-long operation.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2022


Groundbreaking pill technology releases molecules by exposure to UV light
Researchers developed a new technology that will allow controlled encapsulation and release of molecules by exposure to UV light.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2022


Ultralight fabric solar cell can turn any surface into a power source
Researchers develop a scalable fabrication technique to produce ultrathin, lightweight solar cells that can be added to any surface.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2022


Trouble falling asleep at night? Research results are truly eye-opening
A study measuring the sleep patterns of students has turned up some surprises about how and when our bodies tell us to sleep.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2022


Scientists make critical breakthrough in treating lung cancer, study finds
Treatment for the condition has improved in recent years — and a new Edith Cowan study has found how to make it even more effective.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2022


Researchers discover the primary indicator of global poverty
New research uncovers some of the strongest and most direct evidence yet of the extent to which electrification fuels economic growth.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2022


Groundbreaking research finds killer T cells that eradicate cancer
As a part of our immune defences, cytotoxic T cells – or killer T cells – seek out and destroy cells that are infected or cancerous.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2022


Incredible thermal camouflage makes soldiers nearly undetectable
Being lightweight, the material is strong enough to be molded into three-dimensional shapes, enabling one to transform it into a stretcher.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2022


Groundbreaking spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Study found the type of neuron that is activated and remodeled by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up and walk again.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2022


Daily walks can reduce dementia risk by over 50%
Taking a more spirited approach and walking briskly — defined as more than 40 steps per minute — can drop dementia risk by 57%.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2022


Groundbreaking solar panels are 1000x more powerful
The photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric crystals can be increased 1,000x if three different materials are arranged in a lattice.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2022


Breakthrough technology uses sound waves to boost green hydrogen production by 14 times
Engineers in Melbourne have used sound waves to boost production of green hydrogen by 14 times, through electrolysis to split water.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2022


Gold-based coating converts sunlight into heat to defog glasses
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an ultrathin, gold-based transparent coating that is able to convert sunlight into heat.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2022
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