Special copper uses cavities to quickly and thoroughly kill bacteria

While copper does kill bacteria on contact, it typically takes at least an hour to do the job thoroughly. Such is not the case with an experimental new type of copper, however, which is claimed to eradicate almost 100 percent of harmful bacteria in jus… Continue reading Special copper uses cavities to quickly and thoroughly kill bacteria

How the bacteria in your mouth could be the reason you dislike broccoli

Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower – all members of the Brassica family – are inarguably healthy vegetables. They also have infamously bitter and pungent characteristics that some people find deeply unpleasant.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology… Continue reading How the bacteria in your mouth could be the reason you dislike broccoli

New heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine readies for human trials

A new heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine has delivered strong preclinical results. The vaccine can remain stable for up to 30 days at around 37 °C (98 °F) and researchers are looking to begin human trials later this year.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTa… Continue reading New heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine readies for human trials

Seaweed supplements cut cattle methane emissions by up to 82%

Cattle are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, mainly due to their methane-loaded burps. A detailed new study has found more evidence that feeding cows a small seaweed supplement can greatly reduce their methane emissions, without affecting the… Continue reading Seaweed supplements cut cattle methane emissions by up to 82%

Researchers develop tool that ensures secure sensitive data sharing

A data privacy tool has been developed to help ensure key datasets – such as those tracking COVID-19 – can be publicly shared with an extra layer of security for sensitive personal information. Developed as a collaboration between CSIRO’s Data61, the d… Continue reading Researchers develop tool that ensures secure sensitive data sharing

Metastudy affirms low-carb diets can reverse type 2 diabetes

A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the British Medical Journal has concluded adhering to a low-carbohydrate diet for six months is the most effective dietary strategy to put type type 2 diabetes into remission.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Metastudy affirms low-carb diets can reverse type 2 diabetes

Did ET Finally Call Us?

An Australian radio telescope picked up unusual signals back in 2019 and thinks they originated from Proxima Centauri, a scant 4.3 light years from our blue marble. Researchers caution that it almost certainly is a signal of human or natural origin and that more analysis will probably show it didn’t …read more

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“Odd radio circles” are the latest cosmic mystery to stump astronomers

With the mystery of fast radio bursts looking increasingly solved, astronomers need a new cosmic conundrum to ponder. And right on cue, a brand new noodle-scratcher has emerged from the depths of space – everyone, meet “odd radio circles,” or ORCs.Cont… Continue reading “Odd radio circles” are the latest cosmic mystery to stump astronomers

Super-porous material transports cancer-killing CRISPR inside cells

The CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing tool has shown promise in treating a wide range of diseases, but getting it into cells in the first place can be challenging. Now, researchers in Australia have packaged the tool inside porous materials called metal organic… Continue reading Super-porous material transports cancer-killing CRISPR inside cells

Companion Collar combines Bluetooth and GPS to track pets near and far

A new prototype Companion Collar smart collar is being developed by the CSIRO’s digital specialist arm, Data61, and agtech company Ceres Tag that will allow pet owners to track their animal across both long and short distances.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Companion Collar combines Bluetooth and GPS to track pets near and far