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Snow might be the next clean energy source

Posted in Science on 1st Jun, 2019
by Alex Muller

Two scientists have developed a device that captures the electrical charge from falling snow.

Two new studies strengthen the gut-brain connection in autism

Posted in Medicine on 31st May, 2019
by Alex Muller

The research suggests the microbiome more likely interacts with a variety of other factors to potentially enhance the severity of autistic symptoms in an individual subject.

Northeast China Made a Lot More Ozone-Destroying Gas

Posted in Science on 29th May, 2019
by Alex Muller

They use the banned product because it has better quality and a cheaper price. Factories were either producing the gas in secret and others do it openly and have it ignored by the local government.

How virtual reality can help diagnose early Alzheimer’s disease

Posted in Medicine, Software on 27th May, 2019
by Alex Muller

The idea behind the development of this new VR-based diagnostic tool is that a navigation test could help distinguish which patients are likely to progress into full-blown Alzheimer's disease.

Drug-resistant infections could be starved of nutrients using existing medicines

Posted in Medicine on 27th May, 2019
by Alex Muller

Rather than developing new antifungal drugs, the team found that existing drugs used for other purposes could instead be used against fungi through other means.