Hot Recent Science & Technology Articles (6)

Posted: 1/25/2015

Telomere extension turns back aging clock in cultured human cells, study finds

One step closer to the fountain of youth!

New drug keeps irradiated mice alive

Could also be used to repair DNA damage from radioactive radiation or cancer therapy

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/self-propelled-micromotors-take-their-first-swim-in-the-body/

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/discovery-fish-live-beneath-antarctica1/?WT.mc_id=SA_WR_20150121

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ancient-viruses-gain-new-functions-in-the-brain

http://phys.org/news/2015-01-analysis-self-propel-subatomic-particles.html

http://phys.org/news/2015-01-super-insulated-indoor.html (It is about time that scientists/engineers develop modern clothing that keep us warm or cool depending on ambient temperature. It is amazing how little clothing has changed over the centuries. E.g. everyday shoes are still made from leather; everyday sweaters are still made from cotton etc. Humanity is waiting for smart clothing.)

http://phys.org/news/2015-01-sun-lifespan-birth.html

http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2015/01/microbe-found-grassy-field-contains-powerful-antibiotic

http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2014/12/pros-incest-outweigh-cons-mongooses

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/533591/device-squeezes-cells-to-get-drugs-in/

http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/an-ultrasonic-scalpel-for-brain-surgery

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-faster-way-to-diagnose-antibiotic-resistance/