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02/10/2022
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By Ramon Tomey
Titanium tires used in spacecraft now being redeveloped for Earth bicycles
Titanium tires purported to be “nearly indestructible” have been attached to rovers bound for the moon and Mars. However, a company is bringing these space-age tires back to Earth for a more everyday purpose – that is, attached to bicycles. The SMART Tire Company is the firm behind this endeavor, partnering with National Aeronautics and […]
02/02/2022
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By Ramon Tomey
Oral antibiotics increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds
A recent study has found that oral antibiotics may increase the risk of Parkison’s disease. In their report, Finnish researchers noted that it may take up to 15 years for those taking antibiotics to manifest any symptoms, also adding that the effects of oral antibiotics on gut microbes contribute to this increased risk. Their findings were published in the journal Movement Disorders. Researchers […]
12/20/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
CLOSING THE LOOP: Company makes clean fuel from non-recyclable plastics
Non-recyclable plastics are ubiquitous waste materials in all parts of the globe. But one company has found good use for these materials by converting these into fuels for airplanes and ships. Moreover, the company’s resulting marine and aviation fuels emit 75 percent less carbon dioxide than their conventional counterparts. British company Clean Planet Energy (CPE) is looking to give non-recyclable […]
12/20/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Low-cost filter utilizes sunlight to remove impurities from water
A new low-cost filter is set to address water purification for those living off the grid. The filter — which resembles a large sponge — soaks up water but leaves contaminants such as pathogens and chemicals behind. Placing the filter under the sun allows clean water to pass through, which can then be collected for use. The […]
12/14/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
HK experts: BioNTech Covid vaccine 32 times LESS effective against omicron
Researchers from Hong Kong found that the BNT162b2 Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is less effective against the B11529 omicron strain. They found that the new variant reduced the mRNA vaccine-induced antibodies by at least 32-fold. Scientists from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) examined the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine […]
12/14/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Scientists now looking at transparent nanolayers for increased solar power production
A team led by researchers from the Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZ Jülich) research center in Germany has developed a unique kind of solar cell that uses transparent nanolayers to produce more electricity than conventional solar cells. Their solar cell makes use of a sophisticated design and a nanostructured transparent material for the solar cell’s topmost layer. Solar power is […]
12/07/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Swedish researchers under attack for writing a paper analyzing rape cases committed by migrants in Sweden
A group of researchers in Sweden face prosecution for writing a paper about the rape cases committed by migrants in the country. The Swedish Ministry of Education and Research (MER) has launched an investigation over the issue of “ethics” regarding the researchers’ study. The MER’s Ethical Review Authority launched an inquiry on three researchers from […]
12/03/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Researchers eye ginseng as a natural medicine for preventing obesity
Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Gut highlighted another use for ginseng, which is to help […]
11/16/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Cases similar to mad cow disease in Brazil not linked to beef consumption, may be caused by vaccines
Brazil recently saw cases of neurodegenerative disorder similar to mad cow disease, but authorities clarified that these cases had nothing to do with beef consumption. On Nov. 11, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) confirmed two cases of suspected Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) in Rio de Janeiro. The ministry said both cases had “no […]
11/05/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Researchers find world’s oldest stone tools in Kenya
American paleontologists recently found the world’s oldest stone tools, believed to be carved some 3.3 million years ago during the Pliocene period. The Smithsonian Magazine reported that the set of carved tools was discovered at the Lomekwi 3 site in West Turkana, Kenya. Amounting to 149 tools in all, they include hammers, anvils and carved stones. The stone tools were […]
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