Most of us surely don’t think of mosquitoes as being especially adept at learning. But that may not be the case. In a paper published on January 25 in Current Biology, University of Washington researchers report that they can, in fact, learn to associate a particular odor with an unpleasant mechanical shock akin to being swatted. As a ...
The human brain largely remains a black box. How the network of fast-moving electrical signals turns into thought, movement, and disease remains poorly understood. But it is electrical, so it can be hacked — the question is finding a precise, easy way to modulate the brain’s electrical signals between neurons. A new University of Chicago ...
A team of scientists has demonstrated a novel technique for targeted chemotherapy delivery directly to tumor cells through gold nanoparticles that can be remotely triggered to release chemotherapy drugs once in the neighborhood of the cancerous cell. The promising method could allow for more targeted and controlled delivery of cancer drugs, potentially improving treatment efficacy ...
New research on why the influenza vaccine has only been modestly effective in recent years shows that immune history with the flu influences a person’s response to the vaccine. The low effectiveness of the influenza vaccine is often blamed on problems with how the vaccine is designed and produced. Sometimes, the flu strains chosen for ...
During the height of the Cold War, officials in the CIA devised a covert plan to keep tabs on Russians in Washington, D.C. As part of a clandestine experiment, “Project Acoustic Kitty” was launched by the Central Intelligence Agency Directorate of Science & Technology, which cost more than $20 million over five years in the ...
A bizarre underwater phenomenon in Antarctica has been caught on camera. However, be warned, the stunning phenomenon hides a deadly secret. With time-lapse cameras, Hugh Miller and Doug Anderson, for the first time, were able to time record the rare natural event dubbed the “Ice Finger of Death.” The twisting column of ice drives down ...
This is the story of how pigs defeated elephants in battles. We know that animals such as horses, elephants, cats, dogs, monkeys, and even rhinos have been used in ancient and modern warfare. But who would have thought that pigs (war pigs) would have been used as a weapon of war in ancient times? During ...
Anyone can benefit from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), from a headache, the common cold, a sprained ankle, and even food poisoning — all can be treated by using TCM. Here are two examples of the different approaches taken when using TMC or modern medicine for treating headaches and a cold. Treating headaches and migraines Headaches ...
While disasters are common throughout the history of mankind, one of the worst environmental disasters began in China in 1958. It all started when Mao Zedong, the leader of the People’s Republic of China, was looking for ways to improve life in China. Mao Zedong undertook several massive campaigns aimed at modernizing and improving life. ...
Don’t just serve up simple, plain rice at your next dinner. Instead, let your taste buds enjoy the flavors of these two rice dishes that have few ingredients and are quick to make. Give them a try. Spring onion and soy fried rice Serves 3-4 Ingredients 2 tbsp peanut oil 3-4 cups cooked white rice ...
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