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Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2022
Researchers find vaccine cuts cervical cancer by 87%
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduces cervical cancer rates by 87% in women who were offered the jab between the ages of 12-13.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2022
Early man's food choices discovered through prehistoric pot residue
To reconstruct the cookery of people who lived thousands of years ago, bones and plant remains can tell us which ingredients were available
Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2022
Research shows healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind
New research has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your taste buds: it’s also good for your mental health.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2022
Could 'Information' be the fifth form of matter in the universe?
This would be a eureka moment because it would change physics as we know it and expand our understanding of the universe.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 21, 2022
Are younger drivers buying electric cars — just to ‘appear’ eco-friendly!
In a recent poll, younger drivers were much more concerned with appearing environmentally friendly than their older counterparts.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 21, 2022
Brain cells that control anxiety and stress-related mental disorders identified
Advances in microscopic imaging have led to the exciting discovery of a small group of brain cells that control stress-induced responses.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2022
Coffee drinkers rejoice! Drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2022
New form of ice discovered! Likely found in water-rich planets outside our solar system
Researchers have discovered a new form of ice, redefining the properties of water and our understanding of distant, water-rich planets.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2022
Origins of Life? Scientists create RNA molecule that follows Darwinian evolution
Researchers have for the first time been able to create an RNA molecule that replicates, diversifies and develops complexity.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 19, 2022
Tea, coffee, or water? Here’s what your go-to daily drink says about you
If a midday slump has you reaching for a pick-me-up, you might want to think twice before picking up coffee.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 19, 2022
Space station studies into the origins of life and the early universe
Research conducted aboard the International Space Station is helping scientists answer questions about the formation of the universe
Joseph Shavit
Mar 19, 2022
Sharks take naps with their eyes open!
It turns out these predators love to grab a nap when there’s nothing going on and some actually sleep with their eyes wide open!
Joseph Shavit
Mar 18, 2022
A gene discovery could prevent Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the destruction of a specific population of neurons.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 18, 2022
Moon’s orbit can become a gravitational wave detector
The Moon’s exact position is known with an error of at most one centimeter, thanks to the use of lasers sent from different observatories.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 18, 2022
Mouth taping can improve blood oxygen levels and quality of sleep, expert says
It’s tough to tell your body to breathe through your nose at night, but you can force it to with a trick that’s growing in popularity.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 18, 2022
Artificial intelligence can help combat systemic racism
Facial recognition algorithms have repeatedly been demonstrated to be less accurate for people with darker skin.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 18, 2022
Chocolate extract can reduce risk of death from heart disease
A new study finds a key extract in cocoa does significantly reduce the chances of dying from cardiovascular problems.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 17, 2022
Diabetics who eat less processed food at night may live longer
The time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories
Joseph Shavit
Mar 17, 2022
Living near green areas reduces the risk of suffering a stroke by 16%
The risk of suffering an ischaemic stroke is 16% less in people who have green spaces less than 300 metres from their homes.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 17, 2022
Viral mimicry can trick the body to treat breast cancer
Viral mimicry, tricks the body into thinking that it has a viral infection, stimulating immune responses that can help the body fight cancer
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