Physicist Uses a Cotton Candy Machine to Make Respirator Filters for N95 Masks Cheaper
A study published in PNAS demonstrates that N95-like face masks can be made by spinning plastic in a cotton candy machine.
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U.S. Department of Defense Funds New Lyme Disease Vaccine Development
The US Department of Defense has given Baylor College and its partners an $860,000 grant to develop a protein vaccine for Lyme disease.
Dispel Lockdown Woes and Hectic Holidays With Simple, Science-Backed Tips For Boosting Mood
Mindfulness routines like tea and walking in nature are a good way to moderate stress, but wintertime holidays can make routines hard.
New Study Suggests Mouthwash Can Kill Coronavirus in Saliva in 30 Seconds
Cardiff University researchers have found that certain mouthwashes can kill the coronavirus in human saliva in 30 seconds.
Winning the Fight: Elephantiasis Cases Cut By 150 Million, the Second-Leading Cause of Disability in the World
Scientists at Lancet report that the number of infections of Lymphatic Filaraisis has fallen by 150 million in 20 years.
Lifelike Robotic Pets Bring Joy And Serenity To Seniors, Combatting Stress And Loneliness
Robotic companion animals helps improve the mental health of lonely elders and seniors, says a UCLA Health report.
Study During Lockdown Shows Video Gaming -Even For Hours- Can Help Your Mental Health
An Oxford study used industry data on gaming hours and found time spent playing video games isn't important to how it affects mental health.
'Saint' Dolly Parton Partly Funded Moderna's Promising New Coronavirus Vaccine
In April, Dolly Parton announced she was donatiing $1m to covid-19 research. The Moderna vaccine, which she helped fund, looks promising.
100 Years After First Diabetes Breakthrough, Canadian Scientists Believe They've Found a Cure
Edmonton's Dr. James Shapiro has cured diabetes in mice, raising hopes for a cure in humans if funding and more research is permitted.
FDA Approves America's First Prescription COVID-19 Home Testing Kit
The US FDA has approved a prescription-based COVID-19 home testing kit that generates results in just 30 minutes or less.
The Ultimate Guide to Flu Prevention: 4 Micronutrients You Should Eat This Winter to Stay Healthy
In an exhaustive examinaion of sceintific literature, WS has come up with the 4 micronutrients you must eat this flu season.
An Over-the-Counter Sleep Aid May Help Prevent and Treat COVID-19
A new study from the Cleveland Clinic suggests that people taking melatonin fare better when infected with COVID-19.
The Second COVID Vaccine to Show Encouraging Results: Moderna Tops 94% Protection, Needs No Freezer
A new vaccine that protects against COVID-19 is 94.5% effective, according to new data from the US company Moderna.
'Watershed' Coronavirus Vaccine Looks to Be 90% Effective in Phase 3 Trial of 43,500 People, Reports Pfizer
A Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is strongly effective, early data from large stage-three trials reveal.
Common Weed Stops the Growth of Breast Cancer Cells, Scientists in London Report
A common weed known as Arabidopsis thaliana or thale cress stopped the growth of breast cancer cells in London university lab.
New Study Shows Garden Areas Improved the Immune Systems of Daycare Children in Only a Month
Study shows the immune system of 3-5-year-olds improved when forest undergrowth, lawns, and planter boxes were added outside daycare centers.
Global Program Dramatically Cuts Childhood Hepatitis B Cases By 80% Worldwide-With Less Than 1% to Go
The proportion of children under five who are chronically infected with Hepatitis B has fallen to just under 1%.
Researchers Discover a Breakthrough With Animal Studies That Has the Potential to Prevent Alzheimer's
The University of Calgary has made an exciting breakthrough with the potential to prevent and reverse the effects of Alzheimer's.
Key Ingredient in Coronavirus Tests Comes From Yellowstone's Heated Pools
Inside a small cyanobacteria found on the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park is the key component to the COVID-19 test process.
Study Reveals the Perfect Number of Extra Minutes' Sleep Per Night For Improved Mindfulness
USF scientists have figured out just how much extra sleep we need each night to improve a sense of mindfulness during the day.
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