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Insect venom may seem like an unlikely ally in the discovery of new human pain treatments, but the latest findings into the “unique” way a small ant causes us such agony is a big leap forward – and one that’s expected to progress rapidly.Continue Readi… Continue reading “Bizarre” way ant venom hits a nerve: An exciting new path to pain relief
A condition that killed millions of sailors between the 16th and 18th centuries has resurfaced, and looks set to become more prevalent in regions of the world you’d least expect to see it.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & NutritionTags: Disease, blo… Continue reading Scurvy makes a comeback – and it’s predicted to become more common
You won’t need a green thumb, floor space or any serious commitment in order to create a thriving indoor oasis with this functional vertical garden. And you also won’t need a lot of spare cash either, with the whole kit coming in at around US$85.Contin… Continue reading Self-watering vertical garden is a mess-free and versatile piece of art
A wearable, non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) that quickly measures neural activity while the user plays through a video-game ‘test’ is helping clinicians more accurately diagnose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While still i… Continue reading User-friendly ADHD headset and game IDs up to 95% of cases
In a much-needed update to 2003 data on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has found that an estimated 15.5 million US adults are living with the condition – and many are … Continue reading 15.5 million US adults now have ADHD, but system continues to fail most
A surprise discovery in a remote Australian desert region has given us new clues into the evolution of complex animal life, dating back more than 500 million years. The numerous fossils of the animal now known as Quaestio simpsonorum also show clear le… Continue reading Ancient ‘sea Roomba’ tells a 555-million-year-old story of our evolution
Taiwan may be only 0.37% the land size of the US, but the small island has become a hub for startups, sustainable design and technological innovation. And this year, close to 600 inventions will be vying for the Platinum Award, the coveted top prize at… Continue reading Innovation island: See the near future at the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo
In the first study of its kind, new research has shown that incorporating some running or jogging into a walking program is an acceptable form of exercise for many people who suffer from chronic lower back pain. Traditionally, this higher-impact exerci… Continue reading Lower back pain improves with a safe, easy-to-follow run-walk program
The dynamic way different-shaped snowflakes perform distinct ‘dances’ within clouds has been found to hugely influence how much precipitation forms and is likely to fall to Earth. The discovery of this unique cloud choreography has the potential to gui… Continue reading ‘Dancing snowflakes’ in clouds can help us accurately forecast rainfall
Infuse spirits and cocktails like a professional mixologist with this handy little device, a first-of-its kind gadget that makes adding complex flavors to drinks – and food – far simpler than existing methods. And a damn sight cheaper, too – at US$49 a… Continue reading World’s first electric whiskey smoker: Our new favorite party trick