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A large percentage of a building’s energy usage is consumed by heating and cooling, but a new dynamic shading system designed by researchers at the University of Toronto could help. Inspired by the skin of krill, the system uses cells of blooming pigme… Continue reading Low-energy fluidic cells could shade and cool buildings dynamically
While for us the discovery of a cavity might mean it’s time for a trip to the dentist’s office, their discovery in our early ancestors can act as an important indicator of ancient dietary trends. Fresh analysis of 54-million-year-old fossils has reveal… Continue reading Oldest cavities ever found in a mammal betray a prehistoric sweet tooth
While the Hubble Space Telescope has provided us with a wealth of data, getting it into orbit and servicing it have proven to be very expensive. The SuperBIT telescope is an intriguing alternative, as it hangs beneath a balloon instead of being launche… Continue reading Balloon-borne telescope promises Hubble-like images on a budget
The anole lizard may be a popular pet, but here’s something that not many people may know: some of the things can breathe while underwater. A new study has confirmed their ability to do so, and explains what makes it possible.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Study confirms that nose bubbles allow anoles to breathe underwater
Philippines COVID-KAYA app allowed for unauthorized access typically protected by ‘superuser’ credentials and also may have exposed patient data. Continue reading COVID-19 Data-Sharing App Leaked Healthcare Worker Info
A compelling new study is claiming to have uncovered the missing link explaining how gum disease is associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even Alzheimer’s. The research demonstrates how periodontitis can initiate a systemic immune respon… Continue reading How gum disease can influence heart disease, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s
When nerve cells become damaged through a severe injury such as spinal cord damage or a stroke, the body’s natural defences go to work to limit the damage. This forms what is known as a glial scar, which protects against further injury but can impede l… Continue reading Natural enzyme re-engineered to tackle stroke and spinal cord damage
Scientists working towards next-generation treatments for blindness have made an exciting breakthrough, demonstrating how a new method of injecting healthy cells into the eyes could act as a one-two punch to address vision loss. The technique, demonstr… Continue reading Two-for-one eye cell injection boosts vision in severely blinded mice
The dramatic changes taking place in the Arctic as a result of climate change have long been known to spell trouble for polar bears, but a new study mapping out their future has provided a particularly grim outlook. By looking at the decline in Arctic … Continue reading Climate change will see nearly all polar bears gone by 2100
A new blood test is promising a non-invasive way for clinicians to diagnose and classify brain tumors. The test will need further verification before it reaches clinical practice but it points to a novel way for doctors to detect brain cancer without t… Continue reading Brain tumor blood test promises new non-invasive cancer diagnostic