Scientists Baffled by New “Size of Life” Discovery About Our Planet’s Biomass
Life comes in all shapes in sizes, but some sizes are more popular than others, new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has…
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Muscle Mass Can’t Save You: The Impact of Excessive Fat on Health
An analysis of muscle and fat mass data from a large sample population has revealed the limitations in accurately predicting cardiometabolic risks. Researchers from Concordia…
Startling News: Common Levels of Traffic Pollution Found To Rapidly Impair Brain Function
A groundbreaking study reveals that even brief exposure to air pollution can have rapid effects on the brain. The study conducted by researchers at the…
New Research Reveals Dangerous Consequences of Stopping Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain
Discontinuation of opioid therapy for pain may increase the risk of overdose in patients. Opioid-related overdose has become a major contributor to accidental deaths in…
How Modern Agriculture Turned a Wild Plant Into a Problematic Weed
New research has discovered that agriculture is causing rapid evolutionary changes not only on farms but also in wild species in adjacent areas. An international…
A New Ancient Branch on the Tree of Life: The “Lions of the Microbial World”
A new branch has been discovered on the tree of life, and it is composed of predators that nibble their prey to death. These microbial…
“Completely Unexpected” – Scientists Discover a Magnetized Dead Star With a Solid Surface
According to a new study the X-ray light emitted by a certain magnetar – a highly magnetized dead star – appears to indicate that the…
Longer-Lasting Benefits – A More Effective Treatment for a Common Heart Condition
Early treatment with catheter cryoablation can stop the progression of a disease and lower the chance of severe health risks. A nationwide study headed by…
“Flipping the Script” – New Research Rewrites the Evolutionary Story of Gills
The study adds a new, early chapter to the evolutionary tale of gills. Most fish species depend on their gills to breathe underwater. Less widely…
99.7% in Only One Hour – New Nanocoating Kills More Bacteria Faster
A new copper coating could be the next superbug fighter. A new copper covering that kills bacteria faster and in greater amounts than existing formulations…
Researchers Discover a Key COVID “Weak Spot”
The University of British Columbia researchers have discovered a key vulnerability of major coronavirus variants. The University of British Columbia researchers uncovered a key vulnerability…
Space Rocket Debris Could Have Disastrous Consequences – However, There Is a Solution
If governments don’t act, space rocket junk might have deadly consequences. According to a recent University of British Columbia research, there is a six to…
A Cancer Drug Could Potentially Treat Muscular Dystrophy
A Potential Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy The School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC) revealed that an existing cancer treatment could…
Scientists Find Psychedelic Mushroom Microdoses Can Improve Mood and Mental-Health
Psychedelic microdosers noted multiple improvements compared to non-microdosing peers. Further evidence of the therapeutic potential of microdosing has been revealed by the latest research to…
How the Brain Changes During Depression Treatment
A new study maps how the brain changes throughout depression treatment. Researchers have for the first time shown what occurs in the brain during repetitive…
Ionic Skin: Engineering Smart Skin That Mimics the Sensing Capabilities of Natural Skin
Ionic skins have demonstrated considerable advantages in the effort to create smart skin that matches the sensing capabilities of real skin. They are comprised of…
New Nasal Spray Proven To Be Effective Against All COVID-19 Variants of Concern
New nasal spray treats Delta variant infection in mice, indicating broad spectrum results. Researchers have shown a new compound delivered in a nasal spray is…
Unique Ingredient – Originally Designed to Embalm Human Bodies – Used To Strengthen Bamboo
Once used to preserve bodies, plastination now strengthens biocomposites. UBC Okanagan researchers have adapted a technique—originally designed to embalm human remains—to strengthen the properties of…