Scientists discover what triggered Earth's last ice age
Experts have been puzzled by two mysteries: Where did the ice sheets that marked the last ice age come from, and how could they grow so fast
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Joseph Shavit
- 2 hours ago
Breakthrough plug-and-play biobatteries can generate low-cost power for weeks
Researchers at Binghamton University have been working for years on biobatteries, which generate electricity through bacterial interactions.
Joseph Shavit
- 8 hours ago
Groundbreaking "origin-of-life" molecule can kill cancer cells
Scientists have long known that RNA, the molecule that gave rise to life, plays a crucial role in the functioning of living cells.
Joseph Shavit
- 9 hours ago
Common weed may be the key to an anti-aging breakthrough
A plant that is often considered a noxious weed may hold the key to better skin protection and wound healing, according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
- 10 hours ago
Scientists make major breakthrough in early Alzheimer's detection
Neuroscientists have made a breakthrough in detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) through individualized brain mapping.
Joseph Shavit
- 22 hours ago
Breakthrough carbon discovery can revolutionize material science
The most well-known forms of carbon include graphite and diamond, but there are other more exotic nanoscale allotropes of carbon as well.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Groundbreaking eye drops have the power to transform your vision
The drops are designed to specifically address the eye's focusing mechanism by reducing pupil size and increasing focus.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Electrifying new research debunks EV 'range anxiety'
Nobody wants to be stuck at a charging station for long in the middle of a trip, or worse, be stranded without a charging station nearby.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Natural dietary supplement provides hope in the fight against Alzheimer's Disease
Nicotinamide riboside can alter the metabolism of relevant biological pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Heart benefits of weight loss persist, even with weight regain
Healthy eating and increased physical activity, can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Simple blood tests could aid PTSD diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Approx. 3.6% of U.S. adults experience PTSD in any given year, and about 7% of people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Journey to the center of a black hole: Scientists discover what lies beyond the event horizon
Scientists relied on the holographic principle, which suggests that the two existing theories – particles and gravity – are equivalent.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Stanford study warns against charging electric cars at home overnight
A new study has found that the vast majority of electric vehicle (EV) owners are charging their cars at home in the evening or overnight.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Gum infection could be a major sign of heart trouble, study finds
Periodontitis, a gum disease, causes dental problems like bad breath, bleeding and tooth loss. Study found it's linked to heart disease.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Zinc supplements can reverse lung damage and improve patient survival rates
Researchers have discovered that zinc may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
The Unexpected Role of Walnuts in Promoting Heart Health via the Gut
A new study finds heart-healthy benefits of walnuts may be linked to beneficial changes in the mix of microbes found in our gut.
Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
World-first ‘nano inks’ could revolutionize the way we heat and cool homes
Res\earchers reveal the development of world-first “phase change inks” that could potentially transform the way we heat and cool our homes.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Anti-cancer drug shows remarkable results in human clinical trials
The phase I trial found only minor side effects in patients, and the drug stalled the growth of tumors in people with neuroendocrine cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Banana protein is a 'silver bullet' in combating COVID-19 and influenza
While several treatments for COVID-19 currently exist, including remdesivir, Paxlovid, and monoclonal antibodies, they have varied effects.
Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
The myth of Stonehenge's purpose as an ancient calendar exposed
The prehistoric megalithic structure, attracts thousands of visitors every year, who come to marvel at its massive stones and mysteries.
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