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04/15/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
New device nukes STD viruses with microwaves… including HPV
In the future, treating human papillomavirus (HPV) may be done with a microwave system. Tests with the device, a compact and portable applicator developed by Emblation Microwave, are underway and have yielded positive results thus far. According to HPV experts from the University of Glasgow, it works by delivering a precise and controlled low-energy dose […]
04/14/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
An unlikely hero in antibiotic resistance: Platypus milk could be used to fight superbugs
Back in 2010, researchers uncovered special antibacterial properties in platypus milk. Its antibacterial potency is such that the team believed it could one day help combat superbugs. Come 2018, a new group of scientists from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has found out why. The milk on its own is unique. Firstly, […]
04/10/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Mystery from space: Scientists record three new fast radio bursts – could aliens be trying to communicate with us?
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are radio emissions characterized by their intensity and briefness. Their first recorded appearance was back in 2001, but they were only analyzed and reported about six years later by astronomer Duncan Lorimer and David Narkevic, his student at the time. Dozens more FRBs have been spotted since then, including three FRBs […]
04/01/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Tannins from the miracle tree, a hybrid of the mimosa tree, found to be an effective treatment for many chronic diseases, including cancer
Though it’s known as the “miracle tree,” Leucaena leucocephala hybrid-Rendang is sadly underutilized. This Malaysian amalgam was created by crossing L. leucocephala with L. diversifolia, two plants known for their poor digestibility but impressive condensed tannin content. Also known as proanthocyanidins, condensed tannins are known for their wide array of health benefits. These range from acting […]
03/28/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Scientists are learning more about how comets are formed
Humans have known about comets for many years, but our greater understanding of them has only been a recent development. For instance, it has long been believed that comets formed when the planets came to be, billions of years ago. But new research shows that this is not necessarily true of all comets. Just look […]
03/27/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
We’ve already begun trashing the moon: A summary of what’s been left up there
Humanity may not be living on the moon just yet, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t left a mark on its surface. Or marks, if you will – about 400,000 pounds of it. That number is the estimated, collective weight of all the human trash that’s accumulated on the face of Earth’s satellite. Shocking as […]
03/25/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Magic mushrooms likely developed their psychedelic properties as a defense against predators
Psilocybin is the naturally occurring substance that puts the “magic” in “magic mushrooms.” Their psychedelic properties have made them popular for therapeutic, spiritual, and recreational use — for humans at least. But their biological purpose, as well as their evolutionary origins, has remained a mystery. Until now. A study, published in Evolution Letters, has suggested […]
03/25/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Native people around the world have used a class of plants called bryophytes for a variety of medicinal remedies
Bryophytes are a group of plants that consist of mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. To you, they may be nothing more than garden decorations. But to a multitude of tribal communities all over the world, bryophytes are plants prized for their powerful medicinal properties. According to a team of investigators from the Govind Ballabh Pant University […]
03/24/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Potatoes GOOD for diabetics? Study finds prebiotic from potatoes actually reduces insulin resistance
Diabetics and pre-diabetics are often told to avoid potatoes due to being relatively high on the glycemic index (GI). But, as a new study demonstrated, potatoes may actually be more beneficial than detrimental. MSPrebiotic, a natural, digestion-resistant starch made from potato (Solanum tuberosum) extract was found to have a positive impact on gut microbiota and […]
03/23/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
NASA has identified an exoplanet with large amounts of water
Scientists have found water in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet known as WASP-39b. Although its initial discovery was way back in 2011, little research has been directed towards the Saturn-sized extrasolar planet up until recently. The team who took the first in-depth look at WASP-39b collected data from various telescopes. Namely, the Hubble Space […]
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