Category: Science News

Patients to Get Jabbed Again After Storage Uncertainty Compromises Vaccines

An Australian medical clinic’s error in documenting whether their vaccines were stored at the right temperature has led to the health department declaring 20 years’ worth of vaccinations may be ineffective. The vaccines were likely exposed to temperatures that reduce their efficacy, the department said in their probe into Dodges Ferry Medical Clinic in Tasmania….


Asteroid the Size of Brooklyn Bridge Labeled ‘Potentially Hazardous’ Passes by Earth

NASA has said that a “potentially hazardous” asteroid measuring the size of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge is projected to make a close approach to Earth on June 15. The asteroid is hurtling through space at an astonishing speed of over 48,000 mph. Its projected close approach marks the nearest encounter with an asteroid in recent…


Researchers Create Synthetic Human Embryos Without Sperm or Eggs

Scientists have created synthetic human embryos from stem cells without using eggs or sperm in a development that raises challenging moral and legal questions. Synthetic embryos, also known as embryo models, are not equal to actual human embryos. Instead, they look similar to the early stages of human development and show no signs of the…


Saturn’s Icy Moon Enceladus Harbors Essential Elements for Life

High concentrations of phosphorus, an essential element for all biological processes on Earth, have been detected in ice crystals spewed from the interior ocean of Saturn’s moon Enceladus, adding to its potential to harbor life, researchers reported on Wednesday. The discovery was based on data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, the first to orbit Saturn,…


Japanese Cucumber Diet May Aid Weight Loss

Cucumbers have been used since ancient times for weight loss benefits due to their high water and low-calorie content. In addition to containing rich nutrients, cucumbers can help people to maintain an ideal weight, according to renowned Japanese physician Dr. Takashi Tsurumi, who is famous for his research on enzyme nutrition and introducing a simple cucumber…


Cucumber May Aid Weight Loss Argues Japanese Doctor

Cucumbers have been used since ancient times for weight loss benefits due to their high water and low-calorie content. In addition to containing rich nutrients, cucumbers can help people to maintain an ideal weight, according to renowned Japanese physician Dr. Takashi Tsurumi, who is famous for his research on enzyme nutrition and introducing a simple cucumber…


Is Mouthwash Ruining Our Health?

A growing number of dentists and medical professionals are cautioning against the indiscriminate use of popular mouth rinses, suggesting that they may inadvertently contribute to cavities and persistent bad breath. There is also an emerging correlation between regular mouthwash use and more serious health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and oral diseases. The…


UK Announces £4.3 Million Investment in Space-Based Solar Power

The government is to invest £4.3 million in the space-based solar power industry that has “huge potential to boost the UK’s energy security.” Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps announced the multi-million government funding on Tuesday, saying that he wants “the UK to boldly go where no country has gone before—boosting our energy security by getting…


Pharmaceutical Companies Help Pay for Doctors’ Continuing Education

Claire Davidson was socializing with colleagues at the Digestive Disease Week conference when the group realized the table they were gathered around was covered with advertisements. Anywhere else, a table wrapped in brightly colored pharmaceutical branding might stick out, but this small table fit in amid the sea of advertising in its enormous home. McCormick…


One Way Big Pharma Trains Doctors

Claire Davidson was socializing with colleagues at the Digestive Disease Week conference when the group realized the table they were gathered around was covered with advertisements. Anywhere else, a table wrapped in brightly colored pharmaceutical branding might stick out, but this small table fit in amid the sea of advertising in its enormous home. McCormick…