WEIRD SCIENCE
By Ben Coxworth – A stylized diagram of the system, which could detect brain activity in both deep and surface regions at the same time. Andreas Schaefer, The Francis Crick Institute. – When it comes to accurately reading the brain’s electrical signals, many systems …
By Ben Coxworth – A microscope image showing how a sheet of the plastic biodegrades in seawater – the material was developed in partnership with Japanese company Nihon Shokuhin Kako. Osaka University. – Whether it’s entangling marine animals, clogging their guts when they eat …
By Nick Lavars – NASA has developed a new 3D map to help track methane in the atmosphere. NASA/Scientific Visualization Studio. – Methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas that can come from all kinds of places, including industrial facilities, agriculture, the production of …
What are the symptoms caused by the new coronavirus, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor? Find all our coronavirus coverage here Coronavirus – latest updates How to protect yourself and others from infection – By Sarah Boseley, Hannah Devlin …
By Rich Haridy – March 16, 2020 – This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 colorized with different tones to better highlight the crown-like spikes protruding from the surface of the virus. NIAID-w. – A new study published in the journal Science has tracked …
By Nick Lavars – Scientists have uncovered a potential new treatment for Lyme disease, which is spread by ticks and affects as many as 300,000 people a year in the US. daksel/Depositpew. – Lyme disease is an infectious condition spread by ticks that affects …
By Michael Irving – A hypothetical particle called an axion could explain three different physics mysteries. richter1910/Depositphotos. – The Standard Model of particle physics does a decent enough job of explaining the universe, but it still has some holes in it. Now, a new …
By Rich Haridy – A new study is the first link to sleep and neurodegeneration to the same signaling pathway in the brain. ridofranz/Depositphotos. – – The link between diseases such as Alzheimer’s and sleep loss has been frequently cited by researchers, and a …
By Rich Haridy 2020 Mar 11 – The US FDA says it has set up a task force to catch fake COVID-19 cures and treatments currently spreading across social media and online marketplaces. everett225/Depositphotos. – Colloidal silver, herbal supplements and essential oils are among …
By Nick Lavars – A new technology developed at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology could enable for implanted medical devices to be powered wirelessly with ultrasound. KAUST. – Implantable medical devices such as hearing aids or pacemakers are of huge value, but …
