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Joseph Shavit
Jul 21, 2021
Lost sunken city of Thônis-Heracleion discovered in Egypt’s Abu Qir bay
Underwater excavations at the sunken city of Thônis-Heracleion, in the bay of Abu Qir near to Alexandria off Egypt’s North Coast, uncovered
Joseph Shavit
Jul 21, 2021
New innovation in solar cells produces a thousand times more power
Most solar cells are currently silicon based; however, their efficiency is limited. This has prompted researchers to examine new materials
Joseph Shavit
Jul 19, 2021
Researchers devise a noninvasive test to detect cancer cells and pinpoint their location
Most of the tests that doctors use to diagnose cancer—such as mammography, colonoscopy, and CT scans—are based on imaging.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 19, 2021
Study finds women can predict a man's attitude toward casual sexual relationships based on his face
A pair of researchers at Macquarie University has found that women are able to accurately gauge a man's interest in casual sexual relations
Joseph Shavit
Jul 19, 2021
Your odds of living past your 110th birthday are on the rise
The number of people who live past the age of 100 has been on the rise for decades, up to nearly half a million people worldwide.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 9, 2021
Can whale poo help save the planet?
Whales were hunted nearly to extinction. A new report shows how important they are for healthy oceans.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 9, 2021
Laughing gas may help alleviate depression
New research shows that Laughing gas relieves symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression.
Joseph Shavit
May 3, 2021
Need to vent? Turn to real-life support, not social media
Research finds social support provided over social media does not improve mental health for excessive social media users
Joseph Shavit
Mar 25, 2021
Early-warning for seizures could be a game-changer for epilepsy patients
A research team has developed mathematical model to predict seizures that will give epilepsy patients an accurate warning five minutes...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 24, 2021
School-based telehealth connects underserved kids to quality and sustainable health care
Implementation of school-based telehealth in communities facing health care barriers across South Carolina provides children with accessible
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2021
Online mindfulness may improve mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
The fear, anxiety and stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on mental health.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2021
Study shows stronger brain activity after writing on paper than on tablet or smartphone
Unique, complex information in analog methods likely gives brain more details to trigger memory
Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2021
New treatment shows promise in preventing heart failure after heart attack
[Mar. 20, 2021: The Endocrine Society] A study in mice finds treatment with a molecule called MCB-613 repairs heart tissue after a...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2021
Tired at the office? Take a quick break; your work will benefit
Recent research shows that people are more likely to take "microbreaks" at work on days when they're tired - but that's not a bad thing.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 20, 2020
New Breast Cancer Discovery Could Help Stop Disease’s Deadly Spread
Cancer Center researchers have identified a gene responsible for the spread of triple-negative breast cancer to other parts of the body
Joseph Shavit
Jul 11, 2020
Far-UVC Light Safely Kills Airborne Coronaviruses
[July 11, 2020: Columbia University Irving Medical Center] More than 99.9% of seasonal coronaviruses present in airborne droplets were...
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