Collaborate Disseminate
The UK’s PLP Architects is focused on creating a greener future by collaborating with nature, developing a fungus-based modular block that is renewable and biodegradable, and has the potential to become a new building material with minimal environmenta… Continue reading Architects collaborate with nature for fungus-based building material
If you’ve been stung by an ant, you know how painful it can be. Australian researchers have found that some of the most painful ant stings are caused by nerve-targeting neurotoxins. But, unlike those found in snake and scorpion venom, ant toxins affect… Continue reading ‘World’s most painful insect sting’ found to target nerves in unique way
Until now, we’ve only detected gravitational waves originating in binary systems, from the merger of black holes or neutron stars. But researchers from Northwestern University have potentially discovered a new non-binary source of gravitational waves: … Continue reading Dying star’s ‘cocoon’ a potential new source of gravitational waves
Researchers have successfully stimulated hair growth in mice using microRNA to genetically manipulate hair follicle stem cells, meaning that balding pate may one day be sporting a mane of luscious locks.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Hair, Bald… Continue reading Molecular manipulation stimulates hair growth in mice
As if Mondays weren’t bad enough: the weekend’s over, and, for many of us, it’s back to work. Now, according to research presented at this year’s British Cardiovascular Society Conference, the most life-threatening type of heart attack is more likely t… Continue reading Most severe heart attacks are more likely on Monday, research shows
Researchers have created a new magnetically controlled capsule that can be ‘driven’ around the stomach using joysticks to take images of areas of interest. It’s unlike other pill cams that rely on the gut’s natural motility and gravity to get around.Co… Continue reading Magnetically controlled pill cam can be ‘driven’ to where it’s needed
A new clinical trial has found that a common eye drop is a safe and effective way to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. The finding may provide an easier way of treating the condition, which is expected to affect about 50% of the worl… Continue reading Common eye drops may provide hope for nearsighted kids
A new study using microparticle therapy to boost the number of ‘good’ immune cells has reversed the nerve cell damage in mice with multiple sclerosis-like symptoms and cured more than a third. The finding has the potential to lead to new treatments for… Continue reading Microparticle therapy reverses MS in 100% of mice, cures one third
Knocking down a wall – or walls – to create an open-plan living space can be expensive and not very environmentally friendly. With the development of moveable wooden partition walls that can be positioned right where you want them, ‘knocking through’ m… Continue reading Flexible, moveable wooden walls mean no more ‘knocking through’
We’re all told that to live longer, we must exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, get enough sleep, maintain an optimal weight, not smoke, and manage stress. But why do some people naturally make it to the ripe old age of 100 while remaining healthy?… Continue reading Bacteria-eating viruses in the gut may help us live to a healthy 100