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.
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Joseph Shavit
- 8 hours ago
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."
Joseph Shavit
- 10 hours ago
Researchers develop synthetic molecule that targets and destroys cancerous tumors
Researchers have developed a synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immune activation.
Joseph Shavit
- 16 hours ago
Zinc reverses lung damage and greatly improves patient survival
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that zinc, a common mineral, may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients.
Joseph Shavit
- 17 hours ago
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
- 18 hours ago
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
- 18 hours ago
Scientists discover how migraines change the human brain
For the first time, a new study has identified enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of migraine sufferers, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
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
- 1 day ago
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
- 1 day ago
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
- 1 day ago
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
- 2 days ago
Banana protein antiviral is a 'silver bullet' against coronavirus and influenza
When COVID-19 occurred, we wanted to study the therapy’s potential and discovered it was effective against every type of coronavirus.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
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
- 2 days ago
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
- 2 days ago
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
- 2 days ago
Researchers identify the cause of Earth's last ice age
Where did the ice sheets that rang in the last ice age more than 100,000 years ago come from, and how could they grow so quickly?
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
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
- 3 days ago
Innovative topical gel treats and prevents gum disease at home
The research lays the groundwork for a non-invasive treatment for gum disease that people could apply to the gums at home.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Groundbreaking drug triggers immune cells to destroy prostate cancer
A single drug compound simultaneously attacks hard-to-treat prostate cancer on several fronts, according to a new study in human cells,
Joshua Shavit
- 3 days ago
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.