Monthly Archive: August 2023
The microscopic larvae the trial participants were inoculated with. James Cook University View gallery – 4 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Aug 21 – For many, the idea of having a few dozen hookworms set up shop in your gut sounds more like …
Researchers have developed a device made from plant materials that removes microplastics from water. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Aug 16 – Researchers may have found an effective, green way to remove microplastics from our water using readily available plant materials. Their device …
Scientists may soon be able to tell who’s in this family unit with only footprint detective work. Depositphotos View gallery – 3 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Aug 20 – With grim predictions that all polar bears may be wiped off the planet …
While apples aren’t considered a superfood, they are considered a functional food. Caterina Oltean/500px Prime via Getty Images – By Janet Colson, Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, Middle Tennessee State University Published: 2023 Aug 10 – We’ve all heard that an apple …
Looking a bit like a pig piñata from this angle, the Culla V2 is presently on Kickstarter. Crua Outdoors View gallery – 3 images – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Aug 18 – Generally speaking, if you want to be warm and snug while sleeping …
Fulton County Sheriff officers block off a street in front of the Fulton County Courthouse on 2023 Aug 14 in Atlanta, Georgia. Joe Raedle/Getty Images – By Stefanie Lindquist, Foundation Professor of Law and Political Science, Arizona State University Published: 2023 Aug 14 …
A spider seemingly defeated by a parasitic fungus. Roberto García-Roa, who won another category, scored the runner-up in the “Plants and fungi” category with this image. Roberto García-Roa View gallery – 9 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Aug 17 – They’re not always …
Dogs are particularly good at detecting disease with their keen sense of smell. Depositphotos. View gallery – 4 images – By Paul McClure 2023 Aug 15 – It’s been estimated that dogs smell up to 10,000 times better than us. That’s in part because …
The Manul 4×4 Handquad should ultimately sell for around €16,000 (about US$17,447). Tretzeug View gallery – 6 images – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Aug 15 – Pedal-pounding mountain bikers shouldn’t get to have all the fun. The Manul 4×4 Handquad is designed to bring …
A study has found that SARS-CoV-2 damages the genes of mitochondria, the cell’s powerhouses, in the lungs and other organs. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Aug 11 – A new study has found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, damages the genes …
