Bacteria may be the low cost, environmentally friendly energy storage system of the future
Low-cost, environmentally friendly and large-scale system for storing and retrieving energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 2, 2021
Study shows evidence of beer drinking 9,000 years ago in Southern China
Alcoholic beverages have long been known to serve an important socio-cultural function in ancient societies, including at ritual feasts.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
What makes a voice attractive?
What makes a voice attractive? The question is the subject of broad interest, with far-reaching implications in our lives and society.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
A break-through in treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is characterized by the build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs which renders breathing increasingly difficult.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
Science-backed tips for maximizing play time with kids
Years of cognitive development research have uncovered a wealth of knowledge about what children need to grow, thrive and learn
Joseph Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
Island hunters ‘go crazy’ after explorers discover new northernmost island on the planet
A team of Arctic researchers say they have accidentally discovered what they believe is the world's northernmost island, off Greenland.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 31, 2021
Will it be safe for humans to fly to Mars?
Sending human travelers to Mars would require scientists and engineers to overcome a range of technological and safety obstacles.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 30, 2021
How migraines protect against diabetes
People who get migraines are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, while some people who develop diabetes become less prone to migraines.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 30, 2021
Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions
A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce the amount of added sugar in their products
Joshua Shavit
Aug 30, 2021
Can a piece of sticky tape stop computer hackers in their tracks?
Researchers have taken the fight to online hackers with a giant leap towards realizing affordable, accessible quantum communications.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 30, 2021
Diets which include nuts, fish and soybeans shown to improve brain health
Higher intake of specific nutrients is associated with lower brain iron concentration and better cognitive performance in older adults.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 30, 2021
Humans could develop sixth sense; scientists digging deep into brain's echolocation capability
The brain is undoubtedly the most complex organ in the human body and medical experts have long been trying to understand its full potential
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021
Study finds praising middle school students improves behavior by over 60%
Students speaking out of turn, texting, falling asleep in class, making distracting gestures, managing these behaviors is all in a days work
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021
Could a brain cancer treatment for man’s best friend also be viable in humans?
Could a brain cancer treatment for man’s best friend also be viable in humans? A promising new study is giving scientists some hope.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
A cost-effective drug to treat lung cancer is finally here
In 2018, lung cancer caused 1.8 million cancer deaths worldwide with non-small cell lung cancers (NSC) accounting for 85% of lung cancers.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
In a first, scientists capture a ‘quantum tug’ between neighboring water molecules
Water is the most abundant yet least understood liquid in nature and exhibits many strange behaviors that scientists struggle to explain.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
Two experiments to help humans "go farther / stay longer" in space
When the Space X23 rocket launches to resupply the International Space Station, it will carry two experiments designed to sustain humans
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
Advanced civilizations could 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
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
Are all saturated fats equally bad for the heart?
A study in more than 100,000 individuals has found a potential link between eating saturated fat from meat and developing heart disease
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions
A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce the amount of added sugar in their products
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