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Author: Stephanie

Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Curiosities

“Time jump” anti-aging method gives specialized cells a 30-year refresh

by Stephanie

Scientists have discovered a new way to rejuvenate aging skin cells while retaining some of their specialized functions.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Curiosities

Should we worry about the XE variant? Maybe not yet, but ‘hybrids’ will become more frequent as COVID evolves

by Stephanie

There are two main types of recombinants now frequently detected: mixtures of Delta and Omicron (dubbed Deltacron) and mixtures of Omicron subvariants.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Curiosities

Are we part of nature, or separate from it? How you answer matters

by Stephanie

Solutions to environmental issues are “often not technically difficult,” says Brian Helmuth, “The tricky part comes in to get the buy-in from people and in the willingness to act.”

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Curiosities

What can we do about extreme weather?

by Stephanie

Since extreme weather events are happening more frequently, we can expect the impact of these events on concern about climate change will increase over time. (Talk about learning a lesson the hard way…)

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Curiosities

Certain personality traits associated with cognitive functioning late in life

by Stephanie

People who are organized, with high levels of self-discipline, may be less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as they age

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Curiosities

The power of kindness in improving brain health

by Stephanie

“Research shows that kindness is a strong potentiator of vibrant social engagement, which in turn is a critical component of overall brain health.”

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Curiosities

How QR codes work and what makes them dangerous – a computer scientist explains

by Stephanie

While it is easy for people to read Arabic numerals, it is hard for a computer. Bar codes encode alphanumeric data as a series of black and white lines of various widths.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Curiosities

Animals often work together to get ahead in life. It’s something humans could learn from

by Stephanie

“By using the wisdom of the crowd, the collective intelligence of the group, that’s an excellent way to actually solve the big problems in life.”

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Curiosities

MicroRNA can regrow 90% of lost hair, study finds

by Stephanie

Current treatments for hair loss can be costly and ineffective, ranging from invasive surgery to chemical treatments that don’t produce the desired result.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Gossip

Hydrogen 11 times worse than CO2 for climate, says new report

by Stephanie

Over a 100-year time period, a tonne of hydrogen in the atmosphere will warm the Earth some 11 times more than a tonne of CO2.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Gossip

Study shows regular blood donation could remove PFAS from firefighters’ bodies

by Stephanie

PFAS is a broad name for 4,700 chemicals that have widespread use in everyday life, from non-stick cookware to carpets and clothing.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Gossip

MIT Scientists Develop New Regenerative Drug That Reverses Hearing Loss

by Stephanie

MIT spinout Frequency Therapeutics’ drug candidate stimulates the growth of hair cells in the inner ear.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Gossip

This startup fights climate change by growing algae in the desert

by Stephanie

Per unit area, the company claims to capture as much carbon as a rainforest can.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Gossip

Engineered bacteria could help protect ‘good’ gut microbes from antibiotics

by Stephanie

Researchers have engineered a strain of bacteria that can help protect the natural flora of the human digestive tract from antibiotics and curb the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Gossip

Smell significantly enhances sense of realism in virtual reality, researchers find

by Stephanie

The research team were able to use a precise way to deliver smells. They found odour significantly enhances a person’s sense of presence in virtual reality.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Gossip

Emerging tech in the food, transport and energy sector can help counter the effects of climate change

by Stephanie

The IPCC report highlights the potential of plant-based diets, not only for achieving emissions reductions but also improving our collective well-being more generally.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Gossip

Epigenetic Treatments May Bolster Chemotherapies

by Stephanie

Epigenetic marks are chemical modifications of the DNA or associated proteins that determine the expression of the genes and thus a cell’s identity.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Gossip

Stem Cells Restore Lost Function in Traumatic Brain Injury

by Stephanie

“I think the potential of regenerative medicine was always out there, but we are now getting to the point where we’re living up to that potential”

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Gossip

The pill made from donated gut bacteria that could prove significant for people who have severe reactions to even traces of certain foods

by Stephanie

It’s thought introducing ‘healthy’ bacteria from someone without allergies could reduce the over-reaction or even eliminate it.

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Posted on22/04/202222 April 2022, Hazard Alert

Trichloroethylene

by Stephanie

2022-04-22 The chemical compound trichloroethylene is a chlorinated hydrocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent. It is a clear non-flammable liquid with a sweet smell.…

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