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08/09/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Food science study: Flour made from plantain peels a great source of dietary fiber
A study published in CyTA – Journal of Food reported that plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.) peels are rich in dietary fiber. According to the authors, flour can be produced using plantain peel and this flour can be a great source of dietary fiber. To obtain the plantain flour, researchers used the peel from plantains (Musa paradisiaca […]
06/11/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers create a device that cancels out noise pollution by half
While trains in Singapore are a convenient way to travel, living near train tracks could mean that you sometimes have to suffer through the constant noise of trains passing by. However, researchers are currently working on noise reduction technology that could soon help address this issue. According to a team of researchers from Nanyang Technological University […]
04/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Crystallized water could exist in Earth’s lower mantle
According to a study, water could be hidden hundreds of miles under the Earth’s surface – but in the form of crystallized water. While oceans have maximum depths of at least seven miles, water is known to exist well below these levels. In fact, ongoing research is still trying to confirm “[just] how deep this hidden […]
04/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
New biochemical leaching process uses corn stover to recover rare earth metals from electronic waste
A study has determined that aside from being used as fodder or bedding, corn stover can be used as feedstock for a new biochemical leaching process. This revolutionary process helps recover valuable rare earth metals from electronic waste. The biochemical leaching process is similar to a mining process and it requires the use of corn stover. […]
04/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Ruh? Dogs visualize what they are smelling, according to research – and they are surprised if it’s not what they expect
According to a study, dogs can create mental representations of objects that they observe using their sense of smell. The findings also showed that dogs might be surprised if what awaits at the end of the trail isn’t what they were expecting to find. It is a known fact that dogs have a keen sense of smell, but […]
04/02/2018
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By Zoey Sky
More biological differences discovered: Pain originates differently in males than in females
According to the results of a study by researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas, at the cellular level, “pain begins differently for men and women.” The group of researchers, which included Dr. Ted Price, Dr. Salim Megat, and their colleagues in the Pain Neurobiology Research Group, has determined that handling receptors in the nervous system for […]
03/30/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers discover how viruses manipulate the immune system to cause cancer
Viruses drive the rapid reproduction of infected cells, and this hastens the creation of more viruses. Excessive cellular proliferation is a telltale sign of cancer. According to a review by researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU Cancer Center), viruses can manipulate the human immune system to ensure their survival and even promote cancer. Fortunately, this discovery […]
01/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
New research confirms that the scent of your significant other really does reduce stress, especially in women
According to a recent study, simply smelling your significant other’s shirt can help reduce your stress levels. Results from the study by scientists from the University of British Columbia can hold the key to keeping individuals in long-distance relationships, which are becoming more common, stay calm even though they have to spend time apart from each other. […]
01/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Scientists have determined the mummified child who was killed 500 years ago died from hepatitis, not smallpox
Using DNA samples from a 500-year old mummified remains of a child, researchers were able to crack the genetic code of an ancient strain of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The finding, wherein scientists were able to “sequence the complete genome” of the virus, could help medical experts understand the intricacies of HBV, which is a “pervasive, complex, […]
01/08/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers have developed a novel skin patch for diabetics that encourages their bodies to produce more insulin
Millions of individuals with type 2 diabetes must remain vigilant when it comes to their blood sugar levels because this is a key component used to measure their health. Their glucose levels are often measured via blood sugar test kits, which involve pricking the finger to get a blood sample for testing. But according to […]
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