What influences the flavor of different wines?
You sit down at a restaurant and peruse the menu for the best wine to pair with your dinner. Do you choose a red wine like Cabernet…
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A new technique may improve the delivery of medicine to the brain
The blood-brain barrier protects our brains from infection and toxins, but also makes it harder to deliver medications for brain diseases.…
HIV-positive and trying to get pregnant? Read this first.
Did you know that not all infants born of HIV-positive mothers develop HIV? They are still at greater risk for other health issues, but this…
You may be getting catfished by catfish
A recent study of catfish products found that 7 of the 80 products tested were mislabeled, of which 5 were from restaurants and 2 were from…
Can some fungi clean up plastic pollution?
Since September is National Mushroom Month, it’s fitting to think about the incredible things fungi can do. You may be familiar with…
Is exercise addiction socially acceptable at gyms?
Certain behaviors are often socially accepted and even encouraged when they’re considered productive, regardless of potential health…
Scientists design an office chair that cancels noise
Open office designs have been hailed for their economic benefits and helping people work together. On the other hand, a survey by a…
Eye exams can help diagnose syphilis and HIV
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection, which if it not treated properly, can lead to complications and symptoms involving the eye,…
What if the entire planet had it’s own flag?
Going into space is difficult and costly. All of our past space missions have taken many years to complete from laboratory to launch. As we…
A crater on Mars may be a future landing site
Here on Earth, scientists study layers of sediment like dirt and sand to better understand how rocks form. The same contextual clues…