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A surprise result in a lab experiment has led to the discovery of an ancient biological stress pathway that can trigger cells to stop making what’s needed to grow hair. Scientists believe this opens the door to developing a pre-emptive strike, protecti… Continue reading Hair loss prevented by blocking ancient biological mechanism
Silicon is so important for electronics and computing that it’s become synonymous with technology – even getting a valley named after it – but the stuff still has its flaws. Now, scientists have created a way to make super-pure silicon chips that could… Continue reading Super-pure silicon chips unlock next-generation computers
If you’ve ever started a new exercise plan or diet, you’ll most likely have been told many times that consistency is the key to reaching goals. Now, scientists for the first time have found that sticking to a daily routine of when you work out could be… Continue reading For happy bones and joints, exercise at the same time of day
University of Manchester engineers set themselves the task of building and flying the biggest quadcopter drone in history, and to keep things legal with aviation authorities, they made some interesting materials choices.
Category: Drones, Technology
Tags: Quadcopter, drones, University of Manchester, World’s Largest
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When diagnosing type 2 diabetes, physicians can look for a range of typical symptoms such as frequent urination and excessive thirst. Now, researchers say the development of other illnesses in the body might need to be added in as a predictive tool.Con… Continue reading Previous illnesses might point to future diabetes risk, says study
A new study led by the University of Manchester suggests that if any alien civilizations are turning their radio telescopes toward Earth, they may be able to not only detect our mobile phone signals, but could deduce a lot about our planet and even pro… Continue reading Alien eavesdroppers may be able to map Earth using mobile phone signals
While many companies may claim that their products contain recycled (as opposed to 100% virgin) plastic, how can we know if they’re telling the truth? According to a new study, a fluorescent molecule could blow the whistle on manufacturers who are lyin… Continue reading Fluorescent molecule could verify recycled content of plastic products
Discarded electronics can be a gold mine – literally. Researchers have developed an efficient new way to use graphene to recover gold from electronic waste, without needing any other chemicals or energy.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Waste, … Continue reading Graphene efficiently recovers gold from waste electronics
Scientists have developed an efficient new way to convert methane into methanol at room temperature. The technique could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a cleaner way to make key products.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Chemistr… Continue reading Methane converted into methanol at room temperature – just add light
Following yet another failed clinical trial testing a novel drug designed to break up the aggregations of toxic proteins thought to be the cause of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests we look to a different part of the brain in the hopes of finding a treatment. Led by researchers from the University of Manchester the new study found disruptions to blood vessels in the brain may be contributing to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s.
Category: Science
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, blood vessel, Neurological, University of Manchester
Continue reading Blood vessel discovery points to alternative cause of Alzheimer’s dementia