Starving Fat Cells
A drug that cuts of the blood supply to fat cells resulted in significant weight loss in obese …
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Dryer Lint Pollution
Drying polyester clothing in a machine may contribute to plastic pollution at sea.
Supercooled Water
On a molecular level, water doesn't have to become ice until minus-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Light-Based Pacemaker
Scientists have designed a pacemaker that restarts the heart with light instead of electricity.
Neanderthal Legs
Scientists have figured out how Neanderthals got by with short legs.
Alcohol & Infection
Lab studies show how alcohol inhibits the immune system's response to an infection.
Mirage Cloaking
A new technique creates a “mirage effect” underwater, making objects seemingly vanish.
Nanotube Muscles
Improved artificial muscle fibers can twist at high speeds while carrying heavy loads.
Pre-Empting Allergies
A new treatment may block specific allergies without disrupting other immune functions.
Woolly Mammoth Blood
A replica of woolly mammoth blood protein may lead to treatments for hypothermia and improvements in …
Tooth Regeneration
A new technique can reverse early tooth decay without drilling.