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First Tennis Match In Space To Take Place Tonight Between The ISS Astronauts – Watch it LIVE!
Tennis is a beautiful game on and, now, off the court as the ISS astronauts will try to play the first tennis match in space tonight. Taking place right on the International Space Station, it will be a game of doubles…
New Canadian Study Revealed That Midlife Sex Problems Are Quite Common
Midlife sex problems are not as uncommon among Canadians as previously thought, according to a new study conducted by the University of Guelph and published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. According to the new research, 30 percent of Canadians between 40…
Mysterious Aurora Known As Steve Is Not An Aurora, After All, A New Study Says
At the beginning of this year, the scientists found themselves puzzled by a mysterious aurora dubbed as Steve (Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement), which presented some unique features in comparison to the common auroras. But a new study conducted by the…
Cannabis Might Improve Women’s Sex Lives
Cannabis is widely known as a recreational drug, under various names and forms, from marijuana to hashish, among others. However, lately, more and more health benefits were attributed to this “miracle” plant and its compounds. But, apparently, cannabis might improve…
Research Links Inflammation to Body Clock
Recent research discovered that the body clock controls the way and scale of the inflammatory response. This may open no therapeutic opportunities when treating patients that suffer from increased inflammation such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis and asthma among other. By…
The Key to Fine Ageing Is Here
Should we treat ageing as we treat diseases? Can we, and should we, come up with a method of prevention? How can we improve the quality of years added to life instead of just lengthening life? Participants at the 14th…
Maple Leaf Extract Might Be The Secret To A Wrinkle-Free Skin
Maple trees give us the famous maple syrup, but, according to a group of researchers from the University of Rhode Island, maple leaves are also useful for the skin. According to the scientists’ study in this regard, presented at the 256th…
New Generation Of Artificial Retina Developed By Scientists, And Is Based On 2D Materials
The first ultrathin artificial retina in the world was recently tested with success, as the scientists involved in the project reported during the 256th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS). According to the researchers, this is the…
Saliva Is Influencing Your Taste Preferences, A New Study Says
Saliva is essential for tasting and digesting foods. However, a recent study indicated that saliva might also have a more subtle purpose. Namely, saliva is influencing your taste preferences. The results of this research, carried out by Cordelia A. Running, Ph.D., and Ann-Marie…
“Zombie” Gene Is What Protects The Elephants From Cancer
We already know that elephants live longer than humans, commonly passing the 100-year mark, but also that these large animals are rarely developing cancer. However, a recent study claims it has the answer to why there is such a low…