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In a move akin to puncturing an egg yolk without breaking the shell or egg white, researchers have figured out how to pierce the nucleus of a cell without hurting the rest of the structure. The breakthrough could be big news for medical treatments.Cont… Continue reading Nuclei in human cells breached by innovative nanopillars
From a baby tardigrade riding a nematode, to water droplets evaporating from the wing scales of a peacock butterfly, the winners of this year’s Nikon Small World In Motion video microscopy competition let you see the unseen in astounding detail.Continu… Continue reading ‘Tardigrade rides a nematode’ – and other microscopic video award winners
Using a 3D printer that works with molten glass, researchers forged LEGO-like glass bricks with a strength comparable to concrete. The bricks could have a role in circular construction in which materials are used over and over again.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading ‘Brain-breaking’ glass bricks are 3D printed, reusable, and strong
Gold medal trick cyclist Dawid Godziek is no stranger to flying to twisty, hold-your-breath heights on his bike. But his latest ride, carried out atop a moving train, might be his most impressive accomplishment yet. And you can watch.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Watch BMX daredevil nail world-first moves on top of a moving train
Thanks to its raging success on Kickstarter, the Zera Max handheld fan could soon be a staple in many a camper’s gear box. It produces a mighty flow of wind from a compact form factor, making it a tool with tons of uses in the woods and at home.Continu… Continue reading Camping fan sucks, dusts, inflates, and cools with 150,000 RPMs
Marlboro & Kane from London has a thing for shrinking tools down to the smallest size possible while still making them functional. The company’s latest mini marvel lets you have a pen – and a bit more functionality – always at hand.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Metal-clad MiniPen adds a twist to your everyday-carry arsenal
While they might sound like healthy choices, a large study in Finland has revealed the detrimental impact of eating most fruits and several grains on diabetes risk. The study also revealed a helpful food ally in fighting off the disease.Continue Readin… Continue reading Surprising group of healthy foods found to raise diabetes risk
While being a night owl has a certain cachet, a new study shows that staying up into the wee hours can be downright dangerous. The late-night lifestyle was shown to dramatically raise diabetes risk and cause several other health-damaging effects.Contin… Continue reading Night owls shown to have 46% higher chance of developing diabetes
In an effort to enhance the research abilities of biologists, Stanford University researchers have discovered that applying a popular food coloring to the skin of mice allowed them to see through to the rodents’ internal organs and other structures.Con… Continue reading Common food dye turns live mice transparent
The relationship between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer is a debate that’s been around almost as long as mobile phones themselves. A huge study from the WHO that’s just been released should put the question to rest.Continue Read… Continue reading Do mobile phones cause brain cancer? New study has definitive answers