Tricky survival tactics of the flu virus uncovered in new study

The influenza A virus is one of the most persistent and infectious bugs around the world. Researchers have just uncovered how it’s able to thrive by slicing and dicing genetic material inside our cells while keeping itself intact. The finding might ope… Continue reading Tricky survival tactics of the flu virus uncovered in new study

Lab-grown chicken gets US approval, set to make its restaurant debut

Good Meat’s cultured chicken has been on sale in Singapore since late 2020. Now, the company has announced that it’s cleared all regulatory hurdles in the US and will offer its product at a Washington, DC restaurant in short order.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Lab-grown chicken gets US approval, set to make its restaurant debut

TesFridge wants to make Tesla trunks even ‘cooler’

The hidden storage compartment in the trunk of many Tesla models, known as the subtrunk, is already a great place to store a cooler. But Tesla owners like taking things to another level technologically speaking, which explains the success of a new powe… Continue reading TesFridge wants to make Tesla trunks even ‘cooler’

Climate change may have led to ‘Mad Max’-style scenes in ancient Andes

As temperatures climb, so does violence. At least that’s the conclusion reached by researchers looking at how ancient cultures in the south central Andes responded to climate change about 1,000 years ago. It may be an important cautionary tale.Continue… Continue reading Climate change may have led to ‘Mad Max’-style scenes in ancient Andes

Newly found whirlpool-like currents could organize our brains

By focusing on the interaction between neurons, researchers have been able to uncover much about the way our brains operate. A new study, though, has zoomed out a bit and found larger swirling patterns that seem to help the brain organize itself across… Continue reading Newly found whirlpool-like currents could organize our brains

Ancient reptiles starved thanks to some pretty tough plants

There was a time before the dinosaurs when ancient sheep-sized reptiles thrived on Earth. While they were numerous, a new study reveals that their diets actually led to their own starvation by wearing out their teeth.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTa… Continue reading Ancient reptiles starved thanks to some pretty tough plants

Newly discovered bacterial partnership implicated in dental cavities

For the first time, researchers have found a bacterium that forms superstructures when it gets caught in sticky traps made by other bacteria, helping it erode enamel and form cavities. The finding could lead to new ways to keep our teeth clear of the i… Continue reading Newly discovered bacterial partnership implicated in dental cavities

Melt electrowriting takes us closer to artificial blood vessels

Researchers in the Netherlands have combined two different 3D-printing techniques to produce artificial blood vessel prototypes. The process created tubes that can be covered in live cells while retaining the strength they need to function under pressu… Continue reading Melt electrowriting takes us closer to artificial blood vessels