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10/28/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Flexible, eco-friendly AND less expensive: Researchers are one step closer to the smart screen of the future
Tired of suffering from or replacing a smashed phone screen? Here’s some good news. Researchers at the University of Sussex in England have developed a new smartphone screen material that is less costly, more flexible, and eco-friendly, according to a report by Science Daily. The researchers combined silver nanowires with graphene, which is a two-dimensional carbon […]
10/26/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Curcumin found to reduce post-menopausal weight gain by feeding gut bacteria, according to new study
A new study discovers that the active ingredient in turmeric known as curcumin can help reduce weight gain after menopause through feeding gut bacteria, as reported by NutraIngredients-USA.com. Researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing analyzed the association between curcumin and post-menopausal weight gain through experiments conducted in 18 rats — six rats […]
10/24/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
You can “turn off” aggressive breast cancer genes and make tumors treatable by eating Brussel sprouts and drinking green tea, according to new study
A new study finds that eating brussel sprouts and drinking green tea can “turn off” aggressive breast cancer genes and make tumors treatable, as reported by The Daily Mail. The researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) conducted an experiment on laboratory rats with estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast cancer. Trygve Tollefsbol and his […]
10/24/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
How do cancerous tumors grow? With sugar!
New research finds that cancerous tumors feed on sugar to become more aggressive, as reported by the Science Daily. The study was a nine-year joint research effort that focused on the Warburg effect, which is the process by which cancer cells quickly break down sugar and stimulate the growth of tumors. “Our research reveals how the hyperactive […]
10/22/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
DISTRACTED: Phone use blamed for lower academic performance as students struggle to concentrate
Whatever you do or wherever you go, there is a high chance that you will see a person looking down on a glowing screen. Apparently, this is also prevalent in classrooms. Phone use during class lectures distracts students and makes it harder for them to concentrate, resulting to lower academic performance, a study finds. Researchers […]
10/20/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Don’t forget the tunes in the bedroom; study shows “sexy” songs enhance your sense of touch
Listening to songs has been proven to affect the way we feel. A new study discovered that listening to “sexy” songs can enhance people’s sense of touch. The researchers found that the relationship between music and the sense of touch may have affected our evolution as a species, as song choices brought certain individuals together to mate. The […]
10/19/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Vitamin K essential to a healthy heart; deficiency found to contribute to unhealthy enlargement in adolescents
Eating more foods rich in vitamin K makes the heart healthier, according to a recent study reported by Science Daily. Researchers from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University (AU) studied 766 healthy teenagers aged 14 to 18. They asked the subjects to wear activity monitors for seven days and to self-document what they […]
10/17/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Confirmed: Broccoli improves digestive health and protects against toxins, reducing inflammation
A new study has discovered a new health benefit of broccoli: It improves digestive health and protects against toxins, according to a Science Daily report. Researchers from Pennyslvania State University examined how cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and sprouts, can improve digestive health and protect the gut from toxins. “There are a lot of […]
10/17/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
If someone calls you “bird brain” it may be a compliment: Researchers found that pigeons are better at multitasking than humans
Although pigeons have the brain of a bird, ironically, they are not exactly “bird-brained.” A recent research discovers that pigeons can multitask as fast as humans, and even faster in some situations, as reported by Science Daily. The study, published in the journal Current Biology, finds that pigeons are great in multitasking because their tiny brains […]
10/16/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Drivers no longer wanted: From trucking convoys to tractors, “smart” driverless tech is set to revolutionize industry
In Shropshire, England, fields of crops are being grown by tractors and drones without the need of drivers. These self-driving vehicles are able to farm a field of barley, from planting the seeds to yielding the crops, according to an article by The Daily Mail. A path was set using GPS. Similarly, scientists from Harper Adams University […]
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