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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have created a material based on silica that can effectively absorb a broader range of harmful chemicals.

Unraveling Beethoven’s Health and Ancestry Through Genetic Sequencing of his DNA

A team of international scientists has sequenced Ludwig van Beethoven's genome using five locks of his hair, which has revealed new insights into the composer's family history and health. Published in Current Biology, the study was led by researchers from the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, the American Beethoven Society, KU...

Study shows our brain learns to prefer unhealthy foods through rewiring of reward system

Our preference for unhealthy and high-fat foods may be influenced by how our brain learns to like them. This is because when we consume such foods, our brain's reward system is activated, making us crave them again and again. While this preference can also be influenced by genetic factors or being overweight, studies suggest that our brain rewires...

2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is a beast!

Dodge is bidding farewell to its V8 Hemi muscle cars in a big way! 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, the fastest production car in the world, can even outpace a Tesla Model S Plaid with a 0-60 mph time of 1.66 seconds. With a new throttle valve and 40% higher supercharger pressure than the Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody, the Demon 170...

Alarming Spread of Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Candida Auris in Medical Centers

The Candida auris fungus is a rapidly spreading and urgent threat to public health in healthcare centers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States. A new study has shown that cases of C. auris, which is resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, have been increasing annually since 2016, with the most...