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Life Traces Found in Earth’s Mantle
Scientists have discovered traces of life in rock samples from the Earth’s mantle. The samples, taken from ocean floor rock that is around 125 million
Tree Grafted with 40 Fruits
In a groundbreaking achievement, a professor of art has created a tree that bears 40 different fruits simultaneously. Sam van Aken, a professor at Syracuse
Fewer surgeries with biodegradable implants.
In cases of complicated fractures, patients often require steel or titanium plates to aid in the healing process. However, these implants often require follow-up surgeries
Increasing Intelligence and Brain Size in Brits and Germans
A recent study conducted by Michael A. Woodley of Menie and his colleagues at the Technical University in Chemnitz has found a correlation between the
New Hope for Pulmonary Hypertension
A breakthrough in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has been announced by Actelion Ltd. The Swiss biopharmaceutical company has released the results of
Turkmenistan bans cigarette sales.
Turkmenistan, a small landlocked country in Central Asia, has become the first country in the world to ban the sale of cigarettes and impose hefty
1000-Hour Silicon-Air Battery
A major problem with silicon-air batteries, which have the potential to increase the range of electric cars by five times, has been solved by researchers.
Gadolinium in Brain: MRI Concerns
New research has revealed that the MRI contrast agent gadolinium can detach from its carrier substance and accumulate in the brain. Radiologists and researchers are
Fighting Hair Loss with Piezoelectricity
Kyocera, a Japanese technology company, has partnered with Riken and Organ Technologies to develop a new method for hair cell transplantation. The process involves growing
Transparent Solar Cells Developed
Intelligent Energy, a British company that has already installed fuel cells in London taxis and even charged an iPhone with hydrogen, has received a €6.7
