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11/11/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Younger than your age: Scientists identify superfood nutrient that makes your cells look and act younger
Has the secret to halting the aging process been unveiled? That certainly seems to be the case with the work done by researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Brighton. Together, the team of scientists has discovered a new method of rejuvenating inactive senescent cells, or cells that have lost the ability […]
11/10/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Do you have plastic in your gut? You might, if you drink water from the tap
Whether you live in the United States or France, there’s a high chance you’ve been ingesting microscopic plastic fibers whenever you drink water from the tap. According to the researchers behind the shocking new study, nearly all of the world’s tap water is contaminated. The researchers — who were commissioned by journalism outlet Orb Media […]
11/04/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Repair decayed teeth with “bioactive” glass that remineralizes teeth without fluoride
Glass is not a material typically associated with dental hygiene. Yet a team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London’s (QMUL) Institute of Dentistry is working on changing that. According to ScienceDaily.com, the researchers have developed a fast-dissolving “bioactive” glass that they’re putting in toothpaste called “BioMinC”, a new toothpaste that repairs decayed teeth. […]
11/03/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Cleaner water with nanoparticles: Toxic metals such as cadmium can be removed from freshwater safely with this innovative application
Nanotechnology has a multitude of environmental uses, and researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered another one. They found that sulfurized nano-zero-valent iron (FeSSi) could be used to remove cadmium toxicity from freshwater. According to ScienceDaily.com, the researchers came to this conclusion after simulating a rain event that washed toxic soil materials […]
10/27/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Sugar and alcohol are bad right? Expert reveals why it’s not always that simple
We’re often told that chocolate, alcohol, and even coffee are bad for us. Those who’ve attempted to live healthier lifestyles will often cut down on these so-called vices. But is it really as simple as that? Not quite, according to Merlin Thomas, a medical clinician and Professor of Medicine at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. […]
10/24/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
TNT-sniffing elephants could soon be assisting landmine-location efforts in Angola
The 27-year Angolan Civil War has left indelible marks on the former Portuguese colony. The most enduring of these are, undoubtedly, the millions of undetonated landmines underneath the Angolan countryside. Tens of thousands of people have been seriously wounded or killed by landmines. In a bid to solve this crisis, people have turned to the […]
10/18/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
New hope for old antibiotics: Scientists have found a way to supercharge them for increased effectiveness against superbugs
Quantum dots are light-activated, nano-sized crystals with unique structures made from semiconductors. They’re highly tunable and can be precisely controlled for all sorts of applications, some of which lie in the field of medicine. While they’ve been used in place of organic dyes in biological analysis, researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder have uncovered […]
10/12/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Biodegradable (and edible) seaweed may soon replace plastic packaging on food in an effort to reduce pollution
Durable, versatile, and affordable — the three qualities that make plastic so common in nearly every item we use, and the three biggest reasons why reducing plastic waste can be difficult to do. Indonesian start-up Evoware is working to change all that with bioplastics: a line of fully biodegradable plastics made from seaweed. According to […]
10/11/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
EPA announces new reporting rules on nano-sized particles manufactured in the United States
As of Aug. 14, 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put into effect a working guidance for the eighth section of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) about the Nanotechnology Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Rule. According to Nanowerk.com, this rule necessitates manufacturers and importers to provide a one-time reporting and record-keeping of certain chemicals. The information […]
10/09/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Is your dog hormonal? Biologists say they could be to blame for aggressive behavior
Leash aggression is a common behavioral problem where dogs tend to become more aggressive when leashed. The absence of proper training and lack of socialization are typically pegged as the primary causes of leash aggression, though a new study has uncovered another possible cause for it: hormones. Specifically, the hormones oxytocin and vasopressin, which are […]
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