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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 …
C.C. Weiss – The Tuatara looks sharper than ever and has now gone into production. (Credit: SSC). Way back in 2011, a year after Bugatti had set its long-standing world speed record, SSC showed it had no intention of relinquishing the title …
By Rich Haridy – Eye of Mordor: This stunning image is the result of narrowband data on the Helix Nebula, gathered over two months from suburban Melbourne, Australia. (Credit: Andrew Campbell, Australia). Now entering its 11th year, the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the …
By Loz Blain – The Make it Extreme team show how to build this funky monowheel from scratch. (Credit: Make it Extreme). Monowheels are kind of ridiculous, largely pointless and far from a practical way to get around. On the other hand, they’re …
