Scientists have developed a new solar-powered system to convert saltwater into fresh drinking water which they say could help reduce dangerous the risk of waterborne diseases like cholera. Via tests in rural communities, they showed that the process is more than 20% cheaper than traditional methods and can be deployed in…
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A gorilla’s chest beating is an incredible sight, and sound, to behold, but new research based on years of observation of mountain gorillas shows there’s much we never understood about this iconic acoustic. Since people first went to see King Kong, or since gamers first met Donkey Kong from the Mario…
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Coffee grounds have been tested in a laboratory setting for their potential use as a cleanup agent of common agricultural runoff, suggesting that along with compost, snail repellent, and many other uses, used coffee grounds could protect water sources from agricultural pollution. The study looked at bentazone—a common herbicide used in…
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Compared to those who sailed away to fight in World War II, and to those who awaited their return, the average brain size in a human today has grown 6.6%, according to a new study. In addition to being 6.6% denser, the surface area of a modern brain is around 15%…
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The famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven did not inherit much musical talent from his ancestors, according to a new study that shows his genes revealed quite a low predisposition for beat synchronization or musicality. Researchers say the findings are a good example of how our DNA doesn’t determine what talents will…
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The microbes in the fizzy, fermented drink called kombucha, make several changes to the way fat is metabolized in the gut and intestines that are remarkably similar to those seen in fasting periods. An antique saying in medicine goes “fasting is the cure for all ailments” and while this is certainly…
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A biotech company has established a stunning milestone for prosthetics as their firm became the first and only one in the world to produce a bio-3D-printed windpipe that was successfully transplanted into a human body. Nasal stem cells and cartilage cells were obtained from other patients who underwent other procedures, and…
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