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Although spermicides do already exist, they’re still not 100-percent effective. Scientists are developing what could be a more reliable alternative, in the form of a vaginally applied solution that keeps sperm trapped within the semen.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading New female contraceptive would keep sperm trapped in their own gel
Red wine and chocolate are notorious for staining clothes, thanks to the tannic acid that they and other substances contain. Scientists at the University of Tokyo have now used that acid in a textile coating which keeps clothes from stinking, and that … Continue reading Tannic acid utilized to “stain” odor-eliminating silver onto clothing
In what is being described as a world-first, scientists in Israel have reportedly grown spinal cord implants utilizing tissue extracted from human volunteers. Those implants were then used to restore full walking abilities to previously paralyzed mice…. Continue reading Lab-grown human spinal cord tissue gets paralyzed mice walking again
In most depictions of the extinct megalodon shark, it looks pretty much like a super-sized version of its modern relative, the great white. According to a new study, however, it may actually have been considerably less similar in appearance.Continue Re… Continue reading Study suggests megalodon may not have looked like a huge great white
Heat stroke is one of those things that can really sneak up on a person, potentially resulting in death if not quickly rectified. A new smartwatch-based system is designed to help, by warning its wearer before it’s too late.Continue ReadingCategory: He… Continue reading Smartwatch-based system warns its wearer if they’re getting too hot
A food that’s subtly sweet to one person may be very sweet to another, so how can food and beverage companies objectively determine just how sweet something actually is? Well, an experimental new “bioelectronic tongue” may one day do the job.Continue R… Continue reading “Bioelectronic tongue” objectively assesses sweetness
A food that’s subtly sweet to one person may be very sweet to another, so how can food and beverage companies objectively determine just how sweet something actually is? Well, an experimental new “bioelectronic tongue” may one day do the job.Continue R… Continue reading “Bioelectronic tongue” objectively assesses sweetness
It can be a hassle, lifting your bike, kayak or whatnot onto the top of your car, then reaching up there to secure it to the roof rack. The Dropracks system offers an easier alternative, as it temporarily brings the rack down to your level.Continue Rea… Continue reading Dropracks brings car-top carrying down to earth
It can be a hassle, lifting your bike, kayak or whatnot onto the top of your car, then reaching up there to secure it to the roof rack. The Dropracks system offers an easier alternative, as it temporarily brings the rack down to your level.Continue Rea… Continue reading Dropracks brings car-top carrying down to earth
When it comes to the printing of items such as bank notes or passports, you want to use a technique that isn’t easy to replicate. Swiss scientists have developed just such a technology, which prints by taking material away instead of depositing it.Cont… Continue reading Anti-counterfeiting tech switches printed colors by removing material