Futuristic electric bandage helps wounds heal faster
A new type of water-powered bandage could make it much easier for slow-healing wounds to close up. The bandage is technically “electric,” but it is …
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Antarctica is rising out of the ocean and it could change everything
We all know that climate change is slowly causing massive changes to our world. What you might not know is that those changes are more …
No one can figure out why the Atlantic Ocean is cooling at record speed
The Atlantic Ocean is cooling at an exponential rate, and nobody is sure why. It’s been more than a year of record-high global sea temperatures, …
Study identifies the amount of meat you can eat before increasing your diabetes risk
A diet rich in red and processed meat can pose several health risks, including an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. That’s what doctors …
Scientists invented a brain-computer-interface that translates thoughts to speech
A new interface can accurately read your thoughts and turn them into speech. This new brain-to-speech tech could help people with speech disabilities like ALS …
Japan is turning uneaten food scraps back into edible food
Recycling food scraps back into food you can eat sounds disgusting at first. But I’m sure everyone hearing about Japan’s way of tackling waste would …
A rare blue moon will rise tonight, here’s when to see it
August’s full moon is not just going to be the usual Sturgeon Moon, but it’s also going to be a rare blue moon that you …
Drinking this much coffee each day might be bad for your heart
Caffeine has been on doctors’ radars for years. They’ve tried to determine how much coffee intake per day is healthy for you, and how much …
What if your AirPods could log you into all of your apps?
When Apple launched the first-gen AirPods after removing the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone, it revolutionized the industry. Most smartphone vendors now sell their …
Researchers built a device that lets any athlete run faster
A group of researchers at ETH Zurich University in Switzerland have been working on a specially designed shield to help runners improve their running speed. …
This soldier said he hadn’t slept a wink since being shot 40 years earlier
A Hungarian man named Paul Kern claims he has spent the past 40 years living a sleepless life. And I don’t just mean that he’s …
Space photographer captures photo of secret Chinese space plane
An amateur space photographer has managed to do the unthinkable—Felix Schöfbänker has captured a photo of the Chinese space plane. The plane is very similar …
New study claims dino-killing asteroid originated beyond Jupiter
A new study published in the journal Science may have finally pinpointed the origin of the dinosaur-killing asteroid. Based on the evidence, it appears that …
Here’s why it might feel like you aged a few years overnight
As researchers are trying to figure out ways to slow down aging, they’re also studying the human body to understand how and when aging occurs. …
Revolutionary new concrete bricks are made of demolished buildings and air
What if we could use renewable concrete bricks to build new structures? It might not seem like it, but construction is one of the biggest …
Rare blue supermoon is coming this month – here’s how to see it
A rare supermoon will grace our skies next week. August’s full moon—also known as the Sturgeon moon—is set to appear in the night sky on …
Starliner update: NASA says it won’t make a decision for at least another week
Imagine spending years planning a trip to the International Space Station, only to finally get there and find yourself stranded because your ride just wasn’t …
Breakthrough discovery may lead to a cure for gluten sensitivity and celiac disease
A new study published in Gastroenterology has revealed new findings that could help lead to a cure for celiac disease. According to the researchers behind …
One of Utah’s most beautiful geological features has collapsed
One of Utah’s most well-known geological features has collapsed. The Double Arch, which has also been known as the “Toilet Bowl,” “Crescent Pool,” and the …
Scientists are trying to use a parasite to inject drugs directly into the brain
Scientists are testing new ways to deliver injections directly to the brain. The key? Using “medical parasites” to deliver the medicine directly to the patient’s …
Smart insulin could be the closest we get to a cure for type 1 diabetes
We might be closer than ever to curing diabetes. A few promising breakthroughs show it might be possible to repair the pancreas and restore insulin …
Bacteria found in poop can help heal wounds quicker
Scientists may soon turn to bacteria originally found in feces to help cure chronic wounds more quickly. An open wound, for example, is a perfect little breeding …
This startup pulls dairy-free butter out of thin air
A startup backed by Bill Gates has come up with a revolutionary way to create dairy-free butter out of nothing more than hydrogen and carbon …
It might not be that hard to terraform Mars after all
With NASA hoping to send humans to Mars in the 2030s and Elon Musk touting SpaceX’s sci-fi-level plans for colonizing the Red Planet, the idea …
Researchers found a way to switch memories back on in Alzheimer’s patients
A new compound could be the first step towards creating an actual Alzheimer’s cure, researchers say. That’s because the new compound can actually “flip back …
Washing fruit won’t completely remove pesticides, so this is what you have to do
If you rinse your fruits and vegetables thoroughly because you’re worried about ingesting pesticides, you won’t like the conclusion of a recently published study. It …
These earbuds can detect if you’re about to fall asleep while driving
Your AirPods might sound great, but what if they could offer advanced health features someday that would allow them to detect when a person is …
Starliner could leave astronauts stranded on ISS until 2025
If you thought the Boeing Starliner fiasco couldn’t get any worse, well, you’re in for some surprising news. It’s been weeks since Starliner took two …
Forget everything you’ve seen, this image shows the northern lights’ true colors
The first hyperspectral image of an aurora borealis shows the true colors of the northern lights. The image was captured using a new instrument called …
A sugar-free sweetener you might eat daily was just found to raise the risk of heart attacks
A new study indicates that erythritol, a sugar substitute you might find in various products or use to sweeten homemade drinks and food, can increase …
