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Genetic discovery could lead to new acne treatments
A study of the genetics of acne has identified 29 regions of the genome that influence the condition and provide genetic insights.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 8, 2022


No time to exercise? What about THREE SECONDS a day?
Lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can have a positive impact on muscle strength, a new ECU study has discovered.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 8, 2022


Researchers demonstrate 'self-healing' ice -- Zamboni's need not apply
Scientists from the Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute in Amsterdam have shown that ice, when left alone for long enough, can heal itself.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 8, 2022


Breakthrough spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Paralysis from spinal injury has long remained untreatable. Could new developments get people on their feet again sooner than imagined?
Joseph Shavit
Feb 8, 2022


Ever tried to say one word but said another by mistake? New study shows why
The precise role of each subregion in the brain in real-time speech feedback has until now remained unclear.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 7, 2022


Humans and other primates have evolved less sensitive noses
Everyone experiences smells in their own unique way – the same scent can be pleasant, too intense or even undetectable to different noses.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 7, 2022


First ever "rogue" black hole found roaming through interstellar space
Researchers have confirmed that a possible microlensing event witnessed in 2011 was due to the presence of a rogue black hole.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 7, 2022


Space startup aims to build a robotic outpost near the Moon
A US-based startup aims to build robotic outposts and spacecraft that can be sent to space near the Moon.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 7, 2022


Small changes in diet can help you live a healthier and longer life
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts could help you gain 26 minutes of life.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 7, 2022


Love of nature is an inheritable trait, study of twins shows
A person’s appreciation of nature and their tendency to visit natural spaces are heritable characteristics, according to a large-scale study
Joseph Shavit
Feb 7, 2022


Light-emitting plants could become the eco-friendly urban lighting of the future
Using specialized nanoparticles embedded in plant leaves, MIT engineers have created a light-emitting plant that can be charged by an LED.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 6, 2022


Scientists are developing interactive holograms you can touch and feel
An immersive, realistic 3D holographic projection of a complete environment that you could interact with and even touch may soon be here.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 6, 2022


Researchers want to convert idle oil and gas wells into solar and wind energy batteries
Researchers want to convert idle oil and gas wells into conduits for much-needed subsurface storage space for solar and wind generated power
Joseph Shavit
Feb 6, 2022


Bite this: New findings could help you hide from mosquitoes this summer
Research indicates that a common mosquito species — after detecting a telltale gas that we exhale — flies toward specific colors, like red.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 6, 2022


Protons are found to be significantly smaller than scientists previously thought
A novel measurement technique and new analysis shows that protons are probably significantly smaller than had been assumed since the 1990s.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 6, 2022


Researchers discover two treatments that can cure peanut allergies in children
Researchers have discovered two peanut allergy treatments for children that are both highly effective at inducing remission.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 5, 2022


Game-changing technology to remove 99% of carbon dioxide from air
Engineers have demonstrated a way to effectively capture 99% of carbon dioxide from air using an electrochemical system powered by hydrogen.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 5, 2022


A new way to store sustainable energy: 'Information batteries'
What if surplus renewable energy could be stored as computation instead? That's the thinking behind "information batteries".
Joseph Shavit
Feb 5, 2022


What are ‘Kosher’ phones and what do new reforms in Israel mean to the industry?
Israel’s Ministry of Communications has announced a new plan to reform the country’s market for “kosher” mobile phone services.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 4, 2022


Mouth taping can improve oxygenation and quality of sleep, expert says
It’s tough to tell your body to breathe through your nose at night, but you can force it to with a trick that’s growing in popularity.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 4, 2022
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