WEIRD SCIENCE
Neutrophils (yellow) eject a NET (green) to ensnare bacteria (purple). Other cells, such as red blood cells (orange), may also get trapped. CHDENK/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA – By Andrew Monteith, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, University of Tennessee Published: 2025 Jun 25 – Mitochondria have …
A new immunotherapy injection has provided significant relief to eczema sufferers. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2025 Jun 24 – A new immune-modulating treatment has shown promising results for treating moderate to severe eczema, delivering fast itch relief and clear skin for many patients …
New study stresses how vital apex scavengers like the black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) are to keeping disease at bay. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Jun 22 – More than a third of large animals that feast on dead animals are struggling to survive, …
Coffee was associated with healthy aging, but tea, decaf and cola was not. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Jun 22 – In a massive study of nearly 50,000 women over a time frame of 30 years, researchers found that drinking more coffee – …
Your breathing could be as unique as your fingerprints. Depositphotos – By Jay Kakade 2025 Jun 22 – Just like fingerprints, your breathing patterns may be a unique identifying feature. Scientists have found they can identify people with 96.8% accuracy using only their breathing …
Zoox says its second production facility will have the capacity to roll out 10,000 of its driverless robotaxis a year. Zoox View 5 Images – By Abhimanyu Ghoshal 2025 Jun 20 – Amazon subsidiary Zoox is ramping up production of its robotaxis in California …
The Tank 4 Pro is said to be the first rugged phone in the world to feature a 720p pico projector. 8849 View 6 Images – By Paul Ridden 2025 Jun 19 – Portable projectors can bring moving pictures to the campsite or presentations …
Lifespan-extending compound is as good as fasting and dieting, new study finds. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Jun 18 – A large meta-analysis has found that the drug leading the charge in anti-aging science is just as effective in protecting cells and cognitive …
Scientists harness a naturally occurring protein to repair aging DNA. Created with DALL-E – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Jun 17 – A protein found in our cells has emerged as a secret weapon against biological aging, acting like a glue to repair damaged DNA …
How rising temperatures even impact our sleep. Flinders University – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Jun 16 – In 2025, around 24 million Americans are estimated to suffer from sleep apnea, and around 90% of these cases are undiagnosed. Now, a groundbreaking new study warns …
