Monthly Archive: July 2019
The cost is falling precipitously. But burger lovers remain skeptical. By Mike Brown – Lab-grown meat: techno-wizardry, societal savior, or an impressive imitation of the real thing? As it turns out, which of those three phrases you use to describe lab-grown meat may …
At least one species can switch from female to male within ten days. By Sarah Sloat – For the majority of organisms, sex is not something that can be changed. This is not true, however, for a fish called the bluehead wrasse. These …
By Loz Blain – The new De Tomaso P72 may end up being more of a design feat than a technical one, but this design is superb. (Credit: De Tomaso). Wealth is concentrating upwards toward the 1 percent of the 1 percent. Instagram …
By Rich Haridy – A particular strain of the common cold, when delivered into the bladder by a catheter, was seen to selectively attack and kill bladder cancer cells. (Credit: katerynakon/Depositphotos). An early-stage study has found a strain of the common cold …
By Michael Irving – Astronomers have analyzed the atmosphere of the exoplanet GJ 3470 b. (Credit: NASA, ESA and D Player (STSci)). So far we’ve spotted more than 4,000 planets orbiting stars other than our Sun, but we know very little about their …
How healthy is fruit, anyway? By The Conversation – “Eat more fruit and vegetables” is one of the most common recommendations we hear when we’re encouraged to eat healthily. But when it comes to eating more fruit, we get mixed messages about how …
Improve brain health by incorporating these key foods into your diet. By Mark Alfano – Dietary nutrients are critical for brain structure and function, so they have a potentially profound impact on mental health. An increasingly robust body of research points to the …
“No one has done a comparison of these meat sources.” By Emma Betuel – Red meat has a bad reputation, and it is well-deserved. From its impacts on climate change to its effects on health, it’s clear eating red meat comes with serious …
They’re hiding in your house, carrying germs, and now there’s virtually no way to kill them. By Matt Davis – Not only are German cockroaches a major health concern, but they reproduce rapidly and are notoriously difficult to eradicate. A new study shows …
By Nick Lavars – According to the team, the filter could potentially be scaled up to treat mine wastewater. (Credit: voldemar992/Depositphotos). When they find their way into landfill, electronic waste like phones and computers can wreak havoc on groundwater supplies, contaminating them …