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![New anti-fogging coating for plastic surfaces is long-lasting and ‘self-cleans’](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_0e0cb4b154a74b8da101afc401cfe780~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_0e0cb4b154a74b8da101afc401cfe780~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2022
New anti-fogging coating for plastic surfaces is long-lasting and ‘self-cleans’
Scientists have developed a new type of coating that, when applied on a plastic surface, prevents fogging and ‘self-cleans’
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![Cancer cure? CAR T-cell therapy has two people in remission 10 years later](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_3ca0c577f57c4ed0aa6a8102217bcdbf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_3ca0c577f57c4ed0aa6a8102217bcdbf~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2022
Cancer cure? CAR T-cell therapy has two people in remission 10 years later
Researchers are constantly working toward developing the best possible treatments for cancer. One area of interest is immunotherapy.
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![New hope for diabetes patients through nanotherapy](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_f6988c9601ce4c99a3cb24479a5692b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_f6988c9601ce4c99a3cb24479a5692b9~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2022
New hope for diabetes patients through nanotherapy
A team of researchers at Northwestern University has discovered a technique to help make control immune response more effectively.
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![Mimicking mother nature: Algae-inspired technology makes fresh water](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e914e2_487cdb4148754b018f27b5a5d44e6059~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e914e2_487cdb4148754b018f27b5a5d44e6059~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2022
Mimicking mother nature: Algae-inspired technology makes fresh water
Scientists have developed a new membrane, whose structure was inspired by a protein from algae, for electrodialysis used for fresh water.
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![A replay of life: What happens in our brain when we die?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_f87fa428b6c4442b88b1cef3892d46ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_f87fa428b6c4442b88b1cef3892d46ec~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2022
A replay of life: What happens in our brain when we die?
Neuroscientists recorded the activity of a dying human brain, revealing rhythmic wave patterns similar to those that occur during dreaming.
![Innovative treatment uses sound waves to help regrow bones](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_9c1aab8a513144b28c8a55865b4734b8~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2022
Innovative treatment uses sound waves to help regrow bones
A tissue engineering advance using sound waves, could one day help patients regrow bone lost to cancer or degenerative disease.
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![World's smallest battery -- smaller than a grain of salt --can power a computer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_bf3cc98b709a4716a1f9a63c603a12bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_bf3cc98b709a4716a1f9a63c603a12bc~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2022
World's smallest battery -- smaller than a grain of salt --can power a computer
Smart applications such as biocompatible sensor systems in the body, demand computers and batteries smaller than a dust mote.
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![Bacteria can upcycle carbon waste into valuable chemicals](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_9df025d49a2440b19db0ae4889e19668~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_9df025d49a2440b19db0ae4889e19668~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2022
Bacteria can upcycle carbon waste into valuable chemicals
Researchers have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals.
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![New copper surface eliminates bacteria in just two minutes](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_824bb5c27acd4b0ab7abc06e7bd7711f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_824bb5c27acd4b0ab7abc06e7bd7711f~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2022
New copper surface eliminates bacteria in just two minutes
A new surface that kills bacteria more than 100x faster than standard copper could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistance.
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![Does eating vegetables protect against cardiovascular disease?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_139a9b1842ae4508850bb4180c2ebbd3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_139a9b1842ae4508850bb4180c2ebbd3~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2022
Does eating vegetables protect against cardiovascular disease?
A sufficient intake of vegetables is important for maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding a wide range of diseases.
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![Lego-inspired bone and soft tissue repair uses tiny, 3D-printed bricks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ea6b2ef442274c9aba7d61dab8e28127~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_ea6b2ef442274c9aba7d61dab8e28127~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2022
Lego-inspired bone and soft tissue repair uses tiny, 3D-printed bricks
Researchers have developed a tiny, 3D-printed technology that can be assembled like Lego blocks and help repair broken bones and soft tissue
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![The Beauty Premium - is there a link between physical attractiveness and income?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_436aed19913f4f21b70efb2ae9c7daae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_436aed19913f4f21b70efb2ae9c7daae~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 21, 2022
The Beauty Premium - is there a link between physical attractiveness and income?
The two researchers could provide a richer story of physical appearance and socio-economic variables.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 21, 2022
Scientists discover how galaxies can exist without dark matter
When tiny galaxies collide with bigger ones, the bigger galaxies can strip the smaller galaxies of their dark matter which we can’t see.
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![Could advanced civilizations be using Dyson spheres to collect energy from black holes](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_41f6a1ab79ba4a7185e3b2807e8381a9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_41f6a1ab79ba4a7185e3b2807e8381a9~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 21, 2022
Could advanced civilizations be using Dyson spheres to collect energy from black holes
Black holes are more than just massive objects that swallow everything around them—they're also one of the universe's biggest energy sources
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![Massive search for alien life among billions of stars completed - surprising results](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_19f87e8f2fa54d61b175f0f533c00227~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_19f87e8f2fa54d61b175f0f533c00227~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 21, 2022
Massive search for alien life among billions of stars completed - surprising results
Researchers in Australia say their latest project scanned billions of stars and 144 known exoplanets for signs of alien broadcasts.
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![The surprising reason your kitchen sponge is so disgusting](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_a2d0f66607e74fc7a84d124bd0b6e3e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_a2d0f66607e74fc7a84d124bd0b6e3e1~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 21, 2022
The surprising reason your kitchen sponge is so disgusting
Researchers discovered that your kitchen sponge is a better incubator for diverse bacterial communities than a laboratory Petri dish.
![Attractive people have stronger immune systems, study says](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_81676e243b724344b6aa088a09b00e40~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_81676e243b724344b6aa088a09b00e40~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 20, 2022
Attractive people have stronger immune systems, study says
A new study finds an interesting link between how attractive someone is and the strength of their immune system.
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![What happens to the brains of astronauts during long-term space missions?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_5ec75e0b84694962b1391ae1046f2878~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_5ec75e0b84694962b1391ae1046f2878~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 20, 2022
What happens to the brains of astronauts during long-term space missions?
As human exploration of space reaches new horizons, understanding the effects of spaceflight on human brains is crucial.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 20, 2022
How well does your body fat function? It may be the key to fewer old-age ailments
Fat tissue plays an important role in human health. However, our fat tissue loses function as we age, which can lead to type 2 diabetes.
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!['Game-changer' process turns waste PPE into water and vinegar](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_b906d151b7e7441ca55e6b45b1940492~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_b906d151b7e7441ca55e6b45b1940492~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 20, 2022
'Game-changer' process turns waste PPE into water and vinegar
A process to convert PPE waste into harmless byproducts is a potential gamechanger to solve waste filling landfills and polluting waterways.
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