Venom and Hot Peppers Offer a Key to Killing Resistant Bacteria
Researchers have developed three new antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers to combat tuberculosis and other drug-resistant pathogens.
Male birth-control breakthrough turns sperm production off and back on
Scientists have developed a method to temporarily halt the production of sperm cells without damaging surrounding tissues, an advance that…
Why the Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Isn’t Likely to Become a Global Crisis
While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.
SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas
SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas The “Terafab” plant could cost SpaceX up to…
Diabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the Way
Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it’s not enough to catch…
Google’s taking a big swing at AI health with the Fitbit Air
Google’s taking a big swing at AI health with the Fitbit Air Google kicks off a new era with its…
Study finds falls after age of 40 could increase future dementia risk
A single fall after the age of 40 could increase one’s future dementia risk by over 20 per cent, reveals…
100 years on Earth: celebrating David Attenborough’s birthday – podcast
100 years on Earth: celebrating David Attenborough’s birthday – podcast 00:00:0000:00:00 To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s centenary, Madeleine Finlay catches…
Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Revealed How Fast
A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters…
Scientists may have just found the key reason why coffee is good for you
At least some of coffee’s health benefits come from its compounds acting on a receptor protein in the human body…