Collaborate Disseminate
As millions of tons of plastic wash into the ocean everyday, scientists have their work cut out for them in trying to keep tabs on its whereabouts, but they may soon have a useful new tool at the their disposal. Researchers at the University of Barcelo… Continue reading Artificial intelligence software detects ocean plastics from the air
A new XPrize competition has been announced that takes aim at the problem of carbon pollution, with hopes of unearthing new technologies that can remove it from the atmosphere and ocean. The prize money is being put up by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk throws $100 million at carbon removal in biggest XPrize yet
HIV can currently be managed with a lifelong daily drug regimen, but unfortunately the infection can’t be eliminated entirely. Now, researchers have found a potential way to trip a cellular “alarm” to alert the immune system to clear out infected cells… Continue reading Drugs that trip cellular alarm could help clear out hibernating HIV
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that leads to great discomfort, is difficult to treat and has no cure. Understanding what causes the condition could lead to new treatment targets and improve outcomes for sufferers, and scientists have … Continue reading Bacterial “Achilles heel” offers new target in Crohn’s disease therapy
Like so many other events, the annual Easter Jeep Safari was a victim of COVID-19 last year. Jeep will help make up for the loss of a 2020 event with its plans for this year’s Safari. Beyond just the usual slate of Jeeps dressed up in their best afterm… Continue reading All-electric Jeep Wrangler concept to power to life next month
Although there are now a ton of electric scooters on the market, most of them have tiny wheels that could easily be swallowed by potholes. The Kobra is different, in that it has relatively big, beefy wheels – along with a tubular stainless steel frame…. Continue reading Italian e-scooter packs big wheels and a stainless steel frame
By studying the twinkling of stars, astronomers in Australia have discovered a huge cloud of cold gas in our galaxy, not far from Earth. This invisible mass could provide new hints about where to find the universe’s missing matter.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Cold gas cloud in our galaxy could be hiding universe’s missing matter
The notion of using ketamine as an anti-depressant is gathering steam on the back of enlightening research that has shown us how it can suppress the brain’s “anti-reward” center, mend broken neural circuits and interact with serotonin receptors to boos… Continue reading Regular oral doses of ketamine significantly reduce suicidal thoughts
Humans have a symbiotic relationship with the trillions of microbes living in our gut – and now researchers have found that this relationship spans hundreds of thousands of years. Scientists studied 50,000-year-old Neanderthal poop, and found traces of… Continue reading 50,000-year-old poop reveals Neanderthals’ gut microbiomes
As part of our ever-expanding toolbox in the fight against cancer, scientists are investigating how altering the gut microbiome through fecal transplants can help swing things in our favor. Where this may prove extremely valuable is in patients who hav… Continue reading First-of-a-kind fecal transplants assist in treatment of melanomas