A new, inexpensive way to heal chronic wounds
Scientists are developing a low-cost, practical biopolymer dressing that helps heal chronic wounds......»»
New hypothesis emerges to explain mysterious hepatitis cases in kids
Two viruses and a genetic pre-disposition linked to the puzzling condition in preliminary data. Enlarge / Liver lesions in patient with chronic active hepatitis C. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Researchers in the United Kingdom have.....»»
Extreme heat exposure worsens child malnutrition
Exposure to extreme heat increases both chronic and acute malnutrition among infants and young children in low-income countries—threatening to reverse decades of progress, Cornell University research finds......»»
A reminder from the Jan. 6 investigation: Deleting a text may not mean it"s gone forever.
When you delete a text message, is it truly gone forever? Given America's willingness to spy on its citizens, simple common sense would suggest that no they're not gone forever, and law enforcement agencies can use inexpensive consumer-grade software.....»»
Fauci plans to step down by 2025, wants to heal partisan divide before he goes
The 81-year-old infectious disease expert hopes he's remembered for his HIV/AIDS work. Enlarge / Dr. Anthony Fauci attends the National AIDS Update Conference as it meets at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium on October 12, 1989. Fauc.....»»
Fauci plans to retire by 2025, wants to heal partisan divide before he goes
The 81-year-old infectious disease expert hopes he's remembered for his HIV/AIDS work. Enlarge / Dr. Anthony Fauci attends the National AIDS Update Conference as it meets at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium on October 12, 1989. Fauc.....»»
The Turbo Vibration Plate aims to help with chronic pain, and it"s over $200 off
TL;DR: Until July 5, the Turbo 3D Vibration Plate is on sale for $239.99 with the code JULY20 (that's down 46% from its regular price of $444.99).Working can take a toll on your body, even if your job has you at a desk most of the time. If the first.....»»
Breakthrough chemical may heal wounds twice as fast
Medical advancements that help close wounds faster have been popping up for years. Now, Israeli scientists have discovered a natural chemical that makes wounds heal faster. The scientists tested the chemical out on pigs, and it caused their wounds to.....»»
Coin-sized device detects measles virus in saliva
Measles is one of the most infectious airborne viruses worldwide. An inexpensive and effective vaccine is available, but Measles is common in developing countries and sporadic outbreaks also occur in developed countries, primarily due to non-vaccinat.....»»
Can beavers catch chronic wasting disease?
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an infectious disease that affects the central nervous systems of animals, typically affecting cervids such as deer, elk and moose......»»
Drones and DNA tracking: How these high-tech tools are helping nature heal
Technology has undoubtedly contributed to global biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation......»»
Oceans saved us, now we can return the favor
Humanity must heal oceans made sick by climate change, pollution and overfishing in order to rescue marine life and save ourselves, experts warned ahead of a major UN conference opening Monday in Lisbon......»»
Greece"s fire-ravaged Evia will take decades to heal
Nearly a year after Greece's second-largest island of Evia was devastated by some of the worst wildfires in the country's history, nature is making a slow comeback......»»
Inexpensive method detects synthetic cannabinoids, banned pesticides
Scientists have modified proteins involved in plants' natural response to stress, making them the basis of innovative tests for multiple chemicals, including banned pesticides and deadly, synthetic cannabinoids......»»
Natural mineral hackmanite demonstrates highly repeatable color change ability
While investigating hackmanite, researchers found that it can change color upon exposure to UV radiation repeatedly without wearing out. The results show that the inexpensive hackmanite, which is easy to synthesize, also has high durability and multi.....»»
Supporting teachers" mental health
La Trobe University research reveals an inexpensive "peer support" model used extensively by frontline health workers may be the solution to teacher burnout, which has left schools across the country unable to operate effectively......»»
Potency of staph-fighting antibiotic blunted by blood serum
Staph infections pose lethal threats in hospitals, where the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium can be transferred from the skin or nasal passages into open wounds and, potentially, the bloodstream. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporte.....»»
Study: Humans responsible for over 90% of world"s oil slicks
A team of U.S. and Chinese scientists mapping oil pollution across the Earth's oceans has found that more than 90% of chronic oil slicks come from human sources, a much higher proportion than previously estimated......»»
Developing a degradation-triggerable plastic made of vanillin
From inexpensive mass products to tailored high-tech materials, our modern world without plastics is unimaginable. The major downside to this is the use of fossil fuels and the growing quantities of waste. A new approach could be the production of hi.....»»
Could used beer yeast be the solution to heavy metal contamination in water?
A new analysis by researchers at MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) has found that inactive yeast could be effective as an inexpensive, abundant, and simple material for removing lead contamination from drinking water supplies. The study shows tha.....»»
AirTag leads cops to backpack stolen by chronic thief
After a backpack with an AirTag was stolen, Police in Charlotte, NC were able to use the tracker to locate and arrest a suspect that had a long history of thefts in the area.After a backpack was stolen, the AirTag attached to it was crucial to tracki.....»»