WEIRD SCIENCE

The obesity paradox: Can being overweight be beneficial?

  Rich Haridy New studies rekindle debate over whether obesity can be beneficial in some health situations(Credit: Whitewolf/Depositphotos) Over 15 years ago, a strange counter-intuitive bit of data was identified in patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease. Across several studies, overweight or …

 

How a “virus cocktail” can help wash away food poisoning

How a “virus cocktail” can help wash away food poisoning   Michael Irving —  Drinking a “virus cocktail” loaded with bacteriophages could eventually help get rid of bad bacteria in your gut, while leaving the beneficial bugs alone (Credit: auntspray/Depositphotos) Food poisoning is far from …

Extreme Weather in Space

Extreme Weather in Space Written by Gerard West After a year in space, astronaut’s DNA no longer matches that of his identical twin www.cnn.com/2018/03/14/health/scott-kelly-dna-nasa-twins-study/index.html You think Earth has it bad? When it comes to extreme weather, Earth is tame compared to some of …

HomeBiogas 2.0 – Convert Food Waste to Energy

HomeBiogas 2.0 – Convert Food Waste to Energy DudeIWantThat.com In a way, we all produce HomeBiogas right inside our amazing bodies. And I don’t mean that just as a Beavis & Butthead joke (though, check out the biogas I’m making from these chili …

‘Fog harp’ makes water out of thin air

‘Fog harp’ makes water out of thin air In some of the most arid regions of the world, from the Sahara to the Andes, special nets have long been used to catch moisture from the air, turning fog into drinking water. These fog …