Worm ‘burgers’ could solve world hunger, scientists claim
This might be a not-so-happy meal. Creepy crawlies could be the key to solving world hunger — by eating them as food. Just like their name suggests, the slimy creatures … Read More
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Officials worry Australian Redclaw Crayfish found in Texas will harm biodiversity
Be careful about what you’re adding to your next crawfish boil as an invasive crayfish has been found in Texas. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says that the Australian … Read More
B.C. salmon, shellfish may soon become luxury of the rich, experts warn
Marine biologists in B.C. are sounding the alarm on declining salmon and shellfish stocks amid rising temperatures and worsening heatwaves in the Pacific Northwest. Experts warn that many of the … Read More
Do antidepressants really help depression?
It’s a hard pill to swallow. The Prozac generation is responding to a controversial new study from University College London that debates the efficiency of antidepressants, suggesting there’s no evidence … Read More
Leading Alzheimer’s theory undermined: Did tampering waste 16 years of research?
Hundreds of millions of dollars and years of research across an entire field may have been wasted due to potentially falsified data that helped lay the foundation for the leading … Read More
Temperature-controlled pillow and mattress ‘trick’ you into sleep
The secret to a good night’s sleep could be in the temperature of specific areas of your bedding. Researchers from the University of Texas have developed a bedding system that … Read More
This pool kills everything that swims into it
Scientists have discovered a real-life “deadpool” at the bottom of the Red Sea — one that kills almost every creature that swims into it. The pool — which measures 107,00 … Read More
Mind-altering moving image voted one of ‘best illusions of the year’
This image seems to mimic the effect of movement-based vision. Puzzle lovers are questioning their vision after gazing at this trippy moving portrait, which seemingly transforms into different objects as … Read More
Scientists develop implant that reduces pain without drugs
A team of researchers led by Northwestern University has developed a dissolvable implant that rapidly relieves pain without the use of drugs, according to a study published in Science. The … Read More
Science nails the sex best position for the female orgasm
Missionary gets the shaft as the most boring sex position, but it might just be women’s new favorite after this scientific discovery. Researchers at private gynecology clinic New H. Medical … Read More
