White House Bans Paywalls on Any Publication Containing Taxpayer-Funded Research
The White House ruled scientific research that is taxpayer-supported must be available to the public at no cost—banning expensive paywalls.
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'Off the Charts' Hydrogel Outperforms Cartilage and May Be in Human Knees Next Year
A long awaited update to a 2020 medical breakthrough could have a natural knee-cartilage replicant on deck for replacement surgeries by 2023.
First Study to Show Dogs Cry 'Happy Tears' When Reunited With Their Owners
Dogs cry "happy tears" when their owners come home, according to a scientist who investigated after his own pup welled up with joy.
Breakthrough Might Finally Destroy the Harmful 'Forever Chemicals' in Our Water
Chemists at Northwestern have figured out how to destroy PFAS ‘forever chemicals' using low temperatures and inexpensive, common substances.
Alzheimer's Memory Loss Reversed in Mice After Scientists Discover Method to Form New Brain Cells
Alzheimer's was reversed in mice after UIC scientists boosted the formation of new brain cells, a breakthrough that could lead to treatments.
Scientists Finally Provide Relief For Depression By Locating Exact Target for Deep Brain Stimulation
Researchers found the G-spot that makes deep brain stimulation (DBS) work for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
Gold Could Hold the Key to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment That's Cheaper and Non-Invasive
Gold nano-particles could hold the key to treating inflammatory bowel disease more cheaply and safely, according to new research.
Innovation in Organic Solar Cells Promise Low-Cost, Bendable, and Efficient Panels
Most OSC electrodes use indium tin oxide, which is too costly and fragile for the manufacture of flexible, large-area solar panels with OSCs.
Snacking on Grapes May Add 4-5 Years to Lifespans of Those Who Regularly Eat Fast Food
New research suggests that eating grapes might combat the effects of junk food diet—by flushing out the refined fats and sugars.
New Design for Solid-State Hydrogen Fuel Cell Significantly Reduces Charging Times and Improves Safety
Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney significantly improved hydrogen fuel cell charging times for safer solid-state storage.
Bioengineered Cornea Can Restore Sight to the Blind and Visually Impaired
Researchers have developed an implant made of collagen protein which resembles the human cornea and restored vision to 20 people.
'Life-Changing' New Treatment to Stop Tinnitus Developed After 20 Years Searching for a Cure
A new "life-changing" mobile phone therapy to stop tinnitus has been developed by researchers who spent 20 years searching for a cure.
New Evidence Shows Giant Meteorites Created the Seven Continents Upon Impact With Earth
New research suggests the seven continents were created by giant meteorite impacts—similar to the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. They happened more than three-and-a-half billion years ago, before life on Earth began— so the discovery sheds fresh light on evolution. Scientists analyzed a mineral called zircon, the microscopic grains of which act like a ‘geological […]
Frequent Aspirin Use is Linked to Lower Risk of Ovarian Cancer in Women Most Likely to Develop the Disease
An aspirin a day cuts the risk of ovarian cancer in women most likely to develop the disease, according to new research.
Simply Wearing a Fitness Tracker Makes You Walk 40 Extra Minutes a Day - And Lose 2 Pounds
A large study showed wearing a fitness tracker encourages you to walk up to 40 minutes more daily, and shed 2.2 pounds.
Smartphones 'Can Boost Memory Skills' by Freeing Up Our Brains to Remember Other Things
Scientists say that rather than making us lazy or forgetful, the digital devices provide a valuable service of storing information.
Diabetes Might Be Cured Using Healthy Stool Samples, Say Researchers at UCSD
Live bacterial therapeutics (LBTs) injected into mice stopped the progression of diabetes—and could end the need for human insulin injections.
Common Weed May Be 'Super Plant' That Holds Key to Drought-Resistant Crops
A common drought-proof weed called purslane may hold the key to feeding the world, by creating valuable heat-resistant crops.
Starch in Green Bananas May Slash Risk of Some Cancers by Over 60%, Study Finds
A starch identified in almost-ripe green bananas may reduce the risk of some hereditary cancers by more than 60 percent.
Trendy Type of Norwegian Cheese May Stave Off Bone Thinning, Shows New Study
A trendy type of Norwegian cheese may help stave off bone thinning, suggests a new study that uncovered a crucial element of prevention.
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