Scientists identify sleep habits that significantly increase dementia risk
The link between sleep problems and dementia has, however, been found to be inconsistent in population-based studies, the researchers said.
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Scientists alter fentanyl to make it less lethal, less addictive
Study indicates that the modified drug still is an effective pain reliever but likely doesn’t have as many potentially deadly side effects.
Study identifies why Alzheimer’s disease only damages certain parts of the brain
Memory loss is often the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease, followed by confusion and difficulty thinking. It comes down to the gene APOE.
Turning wastewater into fertilizer is feasible and will make agriculture more sustainable
The wastewater draining from massive pools of sewage sludge has the potential to play a role in more sustainable agriculture.
Revolutionary engine generates electricity from heat with no moving parts
Their new demonstrations show that it converts heat to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency a performance better than steam turbines.
White Graphene nanotubes will revolutionize the world
A single-atom-thin material that has been coined “white graphene” for its transparent appearance and its similarity to carbon-based graphene
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.
Breakthrough robotic pill makes insulin injections obsolete
One reason that it’s so difficult to deliver large protein drugs orally is that these drugs can’t pass through the mucus barrier.
Groundbreaking muscle discovery burns fat and increases metabolism while sitting
The soleus, one of 600 muscles in the human body, is a posterior leg muscle that runs from just below the knee to the heel.
Incredible untethered exoskeleton walks out into the real world
The exoskeleton personalizes assistance as people walk normally through the real world resulting in exceptional improvements in walking.
Can obesity and stress influence your appetite? New study shows it’s all in your head
Researchers found that stress impacts the brain’s responses to food, and that both lean and obese adults react to food cues tied to rewards.
Immune cells can prevent cognitive decline, study finds
Increasing evidence indicates close interaction between immune cells and the brain, revising the traditional view of the immune privilege.
Scientists develop a new kind of battery, made entirely from abundant and low-cost material
Researchers have developed a new kind of battery, made entirely from abundant and inexpensive materials, that could help to fill that gap.
Novel cancer drug activates white blood cells to stop tumors in their tracks
In the new JEM study, teams used a computer-based screening approach to identify a drug, named C26, that activates NR2F1.
Incredible biobatteries can generate power for weeks
Watson College of Engineering has been working for years on biobatteries, which generate electricity through bacterial interaction.
Seven insightful questions can determine how wise you are
Researchers have found that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom.
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.
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.
Revolutionary new vaccine prevents diseases caused by DNA viruses
Scientists have developed a new approach to stopping viral infections: a so-called live-attenuated, replication-defective DNA virus vaccine.
AI-driven blood test detects over 80% of liver cancers, study finds
Researchers successfully detect lung cancer in more than 80% of liver cancers in a new study of 724 people at Johns Hopkins Cancer Center.
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.
Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, study finds
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.
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.
Charging cars at home at night is wrong, Stanford research finds
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight are doing it wrong according to study.
Groundbreaking sensor can improve the lives of people with epilepsy
Developing a sensor system for quickly testing their saliva to see if they have the correct level of anti-epileptic medicine in their system
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.
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.
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.
First-ever non-lethal electric rail gun is now available to purchase
An ambitious company is offering what it is calling “the world’s first and only handheld Gauss rifle” for pre-order for the price of $3,375.
Life-changing eye drops can replace reading glasses, new study finds
"There are many kinds of this medicine in trials, but this is the first to be approved," she said. "It is pretty remarkable."
