People in Asia get less sleep and it’s lower quality
People in Asia go to sleep later and have shorter sleep as well as lower sleep quality than those in other parts of the world, a study finds. Additionally, the study finds that their sleep during the...
View ArticleHow did caterpillars evolve chubby extra legs?
Researchers may have solved the evolutionary mystery of extra legs in caterpillars, chubby abdominal appendages known as “prolegs.” Adult insects, including butterflies and moths, typically have only...
View ArticleStretchy liquid metal material could improve wearable tech
A super flexible, self-healing, and highly conductive material suitable for stretchy electronic circuitry could significantly improve the performance of wearable tech, soft robotics, smart devices, and...
View ArticleTofu byproduct ‘cookies’ offer lots of fiber
Scientists report using fermentation to create okara biscuits are palatable and good for gut health. The production of soy-based products like tofu results in a solid by-product known as okara. About...
View ArticleSingapore smoking ban may have prevented 20K heart attacks
An extension of a smoking ban to communal areas of residential blocks and outdoor spaces in Singapore in 2013 may have prevented up to 20,000 heart attacks among adults aged 65 and above, research...
View ArticleMagnetic gel heals diabetic wounds 3x times faster
A new magnetic gel could speed healing of diabetic wounds, reduce the rates of recurrence, and in turn, lower the incidents of limb amputations, researchers report. Diabetic patients, whose natural...
View ArticleTeam uses zebrafish embryos to cultivate human norovirus
Researchers have successfully propagated the human norovirus using zebrafish embryos. The work provides a valuable platform to assess the effectiveness of virus inactivation for the water treatment and...
View ArticleNasal spray vaccine may offer better, longer COVID protection
Researchers have discovered a potential intranasal vaccine candidate that provides improved, longer-lasting immunity against SARS-CoV-2 viruses compared to when given as an injection. In a new study,...
View ArticleMosquito protein could block dengue virus infection
Despite its role as a carrier of the dengue virus, the female Aedes aegypti mosquito could possess the key to discovering new anti-viral strategies to control dengue virus infection, researchers...
View ArticleWearable device lets people with visual impairment ‘see’ stuff
A new wearable device called AiSee helps people with visual impairment “see” objects around them with the help of artificial intelligence. People with visual impairment face daily hurdles, particularly...
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