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Author: Stephanie

Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Curiosities

How antidepressants help bacteria resist antibiotics

by Stephanie

A laboratory study unravels ways non-antibiotic drugs can contribute to drug resistance.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Curiosities

Metal robot can melt its way out of tight spaces to escape

by Stephanie

A millimetre-sized robot made from a mix of liquid metal and microscopic magnetic pieces can stretch, move or melt. It could be used to fix electronics or remove objects from the body.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Curiosities

What time is it on the Moon?

by Stephanie

“The idea is to produce a Solar System internet,” says Gramling. “And the first part would be at the Moon.”

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Curiosities

How Do Heavy Metals Like Lead Get in Baby Food?

by Stephanie

The problem begins at the farm where plants draw toxins from the soil. There’s no washing them away.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Curiosities

What will it take to give babies a phthalate-free start in the world?

by Stephanie

It is currently impossible to have a completely phthalate-free neonatal intensive care unit in the U.S. Health experts say that needs to change.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Curiosities

Device transmits radio waves with almost no power—without violating the laws of physics

by Stephanie

Apart from the energy needed to flip the switch, no other energy is needed to transmit the information.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Curiosities

Color-changing material could warm or cool buildings

by Stephanie

A chameleon-like building material changes its infrared color—and how much heat it absorbs or emits—based on the outside temperature.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Curiosities

Forget red meat, red seaweed might be the vital food needed on our plates

by Stephanie

By growing seaweed, UQ researchers say an area the size of Egypt could be saved from farming.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Curiosities

Coffee with milk may have an anti-inflammatory effect

by Stephanie

A combination of proteins and antioxidants doubles the anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Curiosities

Scientists release newly accurate map of all the matter in the universe

by Stephanie

Analysis combines Dark Energy Survey, South Pole Telescope data to understand evolution of universe.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Gossip

Tire Dust Is the ‘DDT Of Our Generation’

by Stephanie

Companies know their products threaten wild fish habitats, but they have no plans to stop using the deadly chemicals.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Gossip

Peptide spray kills bacteria in wounds without using antibiotics

by Stephanie

In lab tests, the spray was found to kill 99.99% of bacteria on contact, including antibiotic-resistant types such as MRSA.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Gossip

An ALS patient set a record for communicating via a brain implant: 62 words per minute

by Stephanie

Brain interfaces could let paralyzed people speak at almost normal speeds.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Gossip

The World’s Farms Are Hooked on Phosphorus. It’s a Problem

by Stephanie

Half of the globe’s crop productivity comes from a key fertilizer ingredient that’s nonrenewable—and literally washing away.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Gossip

Supercharged T Cells: A New Way To Kill Pancreatic Cancer With Minimal Side Effects

by Stephanie

Pancreatic cancer is often referred to as a “silent killer” because it often goes undetected until it has advanced and spread to other parts of the body.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Gossip

A fairy-like robot flies by the power of wind and light

by Stephanie

“The fairy can be powered and controlled by a light source, such as a laser beam or LED.”

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Gossip

Green hydrogen produced with near 100% efficiency using seawater

by Stephanie

Adelaide University leads research that avoids use of ever-depleting freshwater sources.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Gossip

A Completely New Way To Kill Cancer: Artificial DNA

by Stephanie

Hairpin-shaped DNA interacts with microRNA in cancer cells, activating an immune response.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Gossip

Monitoring an ‘anti-greenhouse’ gas: Dimethyl sulfide in Arctic air

by Stephanie

Data stored in ice cores dating back 55 years bring new insight into atmospheric levels of a molecule that can significantly affect weather and climate.

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Posted on03/02/20233 February 2023, Gossip

For More Sustainable Affordable Housing, Just Add Mushrooms

by Stephanie

“We’re trying to combine the high-performance qualities of the fiberglass composite with a carbon-sequestering mycelium core.”

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