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Yogurt Lowers Men’s Colon Cancer Risk
A new study published in the journal Gut has found that men who consume yogurt regularly have a 19% lower risk of developing adenomas, which
Replacing Opioid Painkillers with Kugelfisch-Toxin
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have successfully created a painkiller from the deadly toxin found in pufferfish and porcupinefish. The painkiller has been tested on
Toxic Hormone Found in Baby Socks
A recent study conducted in Spain has found the presence of the dangerous hormone Bisphenol A (BPA) in baby socks. BPA is known to disrupt
Mind-Computer Interface Controls Wheelchair
A new brain-computer interface (BCI) has been developed that allows individuals to control a wheelchair using their thoughts. The BCI system aims to provide independent
New Record Field Strength for Cuprate Superconductor Magnet
Florida State University scientists have set a new record for the strongest stable magnetic field with a hybrid magnet made of a high-temperature superconductor and
Fuel from Plastic Waste: Activated Carbon
Scientists at Washington State University have developed a new method of producing kerosene and diesel from plastic waste. The plastic is first ground into rice-sized
Russian Scientist Continues Gene Experiments on Babies
A Russian scientist has announced his intention to conduct experiments on embryos using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing tool, despite the known health risks. The Chinese scientist
Brain Drain of Highly Skilled Workers
The shortage of skilled workers and the emigration of highly qualified professionals is becoming a significant economic problem in many countries. Researchers have recently examined
Tropical Monsoon and Floods Intensified by Climate Change
The monsoon season is a crucial source of water for tropical regions, but it is also responsible for frequent and severe flooding. Climate change has
Food freshness on smartphones
A new breakthrough in solar technology has been achieved by scientists at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa). They have developed
