The retina is an extension of the brain available for direct observation. Image source: Science Alert Eyes are literally a part of the brain brought to the outside. And, as...
A user trying to figure out their symptoms using an AI chatbot AI chatbots already pass medical exams better than most doctors. And expectations for such systems are high: services...
SLS rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center at sunset For the first time in over half a century, humans are flying to the Moon. On the evening of April 1,...
A water flosser directs a thin stream of water into interdental spaces and is believed to protect against cavities A water flosser — a device that shoots a pulsating stream...
Thousands of crows over a city — a frightening sight, but perfectly explainable from a biological perspective The end of the world has been predicted hundreds of times — and...
Prebiotic powder — one of the most accessible supplements for supporting gut microflora Inexpensive plant-based prebiotics, freely available in pharmacies, improved cognitive test results in people over 60 within three...
Small blisters on the skin — a typical reaction in aquagenic urticaria Imagine that every time after a shower, swimming in a pool, or even walking in the rain, itchy...
Russia’s cancer vaccine is ready, and the first patient has received it. Image source: gazeta.ru In Russia, the first patient has received a domestic personalized mRNA cancer vaccine — “Neoonkovak”....
One teaspoon contains about 10 grams of salt For years, we’ve been told that salt is the enemy of health and that the salt shaker should be kept far from...
Latent viruses hide inside cells, remaining invisible to the immune system Even in perfectly healthy people, viruses hide inside cells — sometimes for years and decades. They don’t cause symptoms,...
