Scientists invent artificial knee cartilage which can outperform the real thing
Researchers have developed a new gel-based cartilage substitute that is stronger and more durable than natural cartilage.
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JJ Shavit
- 4 hours ago
Gamechanging discovery: Researchers find a cause of Parkinson’s disease
Known to be a chronic ailment that disrupts the central nervous system, Parkinson's affects over 10 million people globally.
JJ Shavit
- 9 hours ago
Stanford researchers will 3D bioprint and implant a fully-functional human heart
It’s truly a moonshot effort, but the raw ingredients for bioprinting a complete and complex human organ are now in place for this big push
JJ Shavit
- 13 hours ago
These sleep habits significantly increase your risk for developing dementia
According to new research, how long people sleep and when they go to bed could influence their risk of dementia.
JJ Shavit
- 15 hours ago
These incredible creatures contribute to 6.5% of global grain production
A groundbreaking new study shifts the focus from conventional agricultural practices to the intricacies of soil biodiversity
JJ Shavit
- 19 hours ago
Scientists are using AI to save rainforest species
In a time when the world's rainforests are sounding alarms, the echoes of hope are being amplified by a surprising ally: AI.
JJ Shavit
- 1 day ago
'Fart gas' found to promote healthy ageing, study finds
To improve human health and longevity, scientists may have stumbled upon an unexpected savior: hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas.
JJ Shavit
- 1 day ago
Groundbreaking medication in clinical trial to regrow human teeth
Research led to the development of a medication specifically tailored to inhibit the protein, successfully ushering in new teeth growth
JJ Shavit
- 1 day ago
Global first: Baby dinosaur found inside 70-million-year-old fossilized egg
In an astounding discovery, a fossilized dinosaur egg, dating back approximately 70 million years, has been uncovered in China.
JJ Shavit
- 1 day ago
Space breakthrough: Student unlocks the secret of black holes
The space and time around black holes behave oddly, causing the curvature of space to become so intense that light rays are deflected.
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Breakthrough procedure eliminates the body's need for insulin, study finds
Outpatient endoscopic procedure for Type 2 diabetes patients, potentially enabling them to sustain glycemic balance and discontinue insulin
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Groundbreaking research connects how sleep duration affects your lifespan
A common thread among sleep researchers is the idea that napping, when done right, can be immensely beneficial.
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Revolutionary paint reduces the energy used for heating and cooling homes by 36 percent
With significant reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gases, this discovery is a game-changer in the fight against climate change
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Scientists discover 9000-Year-Old ‘Stonehenge-Like’ Structure in Lake Michigan
Recently, Grand Traverse Bay unveiled a remarkable surprise to the world—a prehistoric structure, reminiscent of England's iconic Stonehenge
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Scientists create 3D-printed hearts that look and pump just like the real thing
Heart shapes and sizes differ from one individual to another, a variance that becomes more pronounced in those living with heart diseases.
JJ Shavit
- 3 days ago
Researchers discovered the maximum age a human can attain
In a groundbreaking discovery, Dutch researchers believe they've uncovered the elusive "ceiling" of the human lifespan.
JJ Shavit
- 3 days ago
Ultra-thin, wearable sensor reinvents wireless continuous glucose monitoring
Researchers developed wearable tech to monitor health indicators as unique as glucose levels, using sweat as their primary detection medium
JJ Shavit
- 3 days ago
Common mineral supplement could prevent dementia, study finds
With the global surge in dementia numbers, the link between nutrition and cognitive health has never been more important to investigate
JJ Shavit
- 3 days ago
Scientists may have just found a cure for alcoholism
Every year, countless families are devastated by alcohol addiction, with the tendrils of this affliction wrapping around millions of lives
JJ Shavit
- 3 days ago
Scientists finally discovered what created Saturn’s majestic rings
The iconic rings encircling the gas giant have long served as a testament to Saturn's 26.7-degree angle of rotation in relation to its orbit
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