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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

Researchers discover enzyme that reverses muscle loss due to old age

The authors said their work demonstrates the importance of enzyme GCN5 in maintaining the expression of key structural proteins in muscle.

Danish quantum physicists make groundbreaking discovery

Team solved a problem that has caused quantum researchers headaches for years. The researchers can now control two quantum light sources

New technology pulls clean drinking water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input

Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water for this purpose, but doing so requires a large amount of energy.

Surprising research identifies 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.

Breakthrough fossil study reveals the origin of living amphibians

The find also fills a gap of at least 87 million years in the known historical fossil record of the amphibian-like creature.

The universe looks very different when travelling faster than the speed of light

How would our world be viewed by observers moving faster than light in a vacuum? Such a picture would be clearly different.

Simple hydrogel injection can substantially relieve lower back pain, study finds

An experimental formulation of a hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in relieving chronic low back pain.

Researchers 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.

Porsche is launching a clean eFuel made from CO2, water and wind energy

Porsche's eFuel made from water and carbon dioxide using wind energy enable the nearly CO2-neutral operation of petrol engines.