Archive for the ‘Humans’

16 August, 2010

Malaria-proof mosquito engineered

Malaria-proof mosquito engineered

The researchers, from the University of Arizona, have succeeded in genetically engineering a malaria-resistant mosquito by introducing a gene that affected the insect’s gut, meaning the malaria parasite could not develop. Although the ultimate goal was to introduce malaria-resistant mosquitoes into the environment, is also reduces the insects’ lifespan. In the study the researchers altered […]

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16 June, 2010

Blow your vuvuzelas

Blow your vuvuzelas

With the World Cup 2010 being held in South Africa, a tradition is made clear to the rest of the world: the vuvuzelas. A loud trumpet-like instrument, being controversial, for they have been associated with permanent noise-induced hearing loss. AbcNEWS has an interview with Trevor Cox, president of the UK Institute of Acoustics and an […]

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14 June, 2010

World Champion Free Diver Free Falls into Blue Hole

World famous French free-diver Guillaume Nery who currently holds the world record for constant weight free diving (without fins) to a depth of 113 meters (370 feet), showcases his artistic side in a stunning video which went instantly popular. The world champion freediver took time off during a freediving competition at Dean’s Blue Hole in […]

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9 May, 2010

Why Dark Coffee Is Easier on Your Stomach

Why Dark Coffee Is Easier on Your Stomach

Roasting coffee beans doesn’t just impart bold, rich flavor. It also creates a compound that helps dial down production of stomach acid, according to research of the American Chemical Society. The discovery may explain why dark-roasted brews are gentler on the stomach than their lighter peers, and could lead to a new generation of tummy-friendly […]

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21 March, 2010

For pleasure, press ….. my nerve

For pleasure, press ….. my nerve

Scientists say they understand more about how the body responds to pleasurable touch. A team, including scientists from the Unilever company, have identified a class of nerve fibres in the skin which specifically send pleasure messages. And people had to be stroked at a certain speed – 4-5cm per second – to activate the pleasure […]

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