Magnetic leaves could see trees used as low-cost air quality monitors

Advances in technology have allowed for some high-tech ways to monitor air quality, from satellites that orbit the Earth to art installations that light up when pollutants are low. Scientists at the University of Utah have come up with a relatively low… Continue reading Magnetic leaves could see trees used as low-cost air quality monitors

University of Utah Paid Over $450K to Ransomware Attackers

The University of Utah paid a fee of more than $450,000 to attackers after they infected a portion of its servers with ransomware. On July 19, 2020, the Information Security Office (ISO) notified the university’s College of Social and Behavioral Scienc… Continue reading University of Utah Paid Over $450K to Ransomware Attackers

Counting DNA mutations predicts lifespan, raises hopes of reversing aging

New research from the University of Utah Health, published in the journal Scientific Reports, is offering the fascinating suggestion that a person’s lifespan could be predicted at a young age by measuring the volume of genetic mutations they accumulate… Continue reading Counting DNA mutations predicts lifespan, raises hopes of reversing aging

Fast-acting hybrid insulin borrows tricks from sea snail venom

Insulin has proven an invaluable, life-saving hormone since the first diabetes sufferers were injected with it in the 1920s, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. Scientists at the University of Utah have been coming at this from an i… Continue reading Fast-acting hybrid insulin borrows tricks from sea snail venom

Gut bacteria found to help protect brain and central nervous system from harmful viruses

New research affirms the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome

A compelling new study has described a novel association between viral infections, neurodegenerative disease, the gut microbiome, and our immune system. The research suggests gut bacteria disruptions can allow harmful viruses to trigger neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

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Silicon chip breaks "blackbody limit" to produce more electricity from heat than thought possible

Energy conservation is a no-brainer and more important than ever, but it’s not just about environmental implications. If we’re to successfully create smaller, better, more efficient technology, then the thermal energy that our gadgets waste n… Continue reading Silicon chip breaks "blackbody limit" to produce more electricity from heat than thought possible