What the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz can teach us about conservation
Scientists use advanced lab techniques to examine every detail of the ruby slippers to understand what they are made of, the age of the…
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Does the age of grapes impact the smell of your wine?
Different stages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling grape development are associated with quite a few changes in wine aroma.
Trying to prevent cancer and heart disease? Skip the Vitamin D.
Vitamin D does not appear to help prevent cancer and heart disease in a 5 year long study of over 25,000 older Americans.
Implanting sensors in fish to monitor their stress levels in the wild
Measuring heart rate continuously can show how long it truly takes for fish to recover from stressful events.
Is coconut oil really healthier than butter?
Researchers found in a recent study that coconut oil had no impact on body weight but may have a small postive impact on cholesterol…
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…
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…