How Natural Disaster can Strengthen Relationships between Couples
Natural disasters can actually bring married couples closer together, at least temporarily, according to a study of couples in the Houston area before and after…
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Drug Misuse
The use of a substance for a purpose that is not consistent with legal or medical guidelines is referred to as drug misuse. It is…
More Than 300 Drug-Resistant Bacteria Are Defeated by a New Drug Candidate
Because the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections are getting more and more resistant to many medications, they are becoming more and more difficult to…
Tiny Amoebas Move more quickly with Cargo than without it
Microbes enlisted to carry tiny loads travel faster with cargo attached than on their own. That’s the surprising finding of a study of the carrying…
A Shot of Immune Proteins may provide months of Protection against Malaria
A single shot that could provide months-long protection against malaria has proven effective and safe in a small, early clinical trial of adults. The shot,…
Powerful Biological Computers Could Go from Test Tubes to Cells Thanks to a Revamped Design
Once the technology is fully developed, tiny biological computers composed of DNA may transform the way we identify and treat a variety of diseases. The…
Using Engineered Nano Mineral Composites to Improve Asphalt Road Pavement
Researchers from Swansea University and the Technical University of Braunschweig have created a brand-new, environmentally friendly nano asphalt binder. When compared to conventional asphalt, the…
Kepler-62 – a K-type Main Sequence Star
Kepler-62 is a K-type main sequence star located approximately 990 light years from Earth in the constellation Lyra. It is in the field of view…
Advances in Construction Material Design are Made Possible by a New Finding Regarding Animal Exoskeletons
Researchers from Monash University have identified a new design motif that was inspired by the stiff exterior shells of invertebrates and could be used to…
Rapid COVID-19 Testing Made Possible by Nanoparticles Could Be More Durable and Sensitive
One can easily and quickly find out if they have COVID-19 with rapid antigen tests. However, due to their low sensitivity, antibody-based diagnostics may miss…
Electrical Bacteria could help Clean up Oil spills and Reduce Methane Emissions
The small motorboat anchors in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. Shrieks of wintering birds assault the vessel’s five crew members, all clad in bright…
A Common Kitchen Spice’s Extract May Hold the Key to Greener, More Effective Fuel Cells
An ingredient from the common spice turmeric may help create safer, more effective fuel cells. Curcumin, a component of turmeric, and gold nanoparticles were combined…
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