For a long time, people are obsessed with shiny objects, from shoes with studs to the recent iPhone gold. Now, however, scientists have approached the subject and they think that they can explain the phenomenon. Scientists have analyzed this behavior through six studies, the findings suggest that the attraction has to do with water. “People are…
Blocking the body’s ability to feel pain increases lifetime and one of the ways to alleviate the pain is regular consumption of chilli, says a researcher. Recent experiments on mice had shown that blocking reception of pain signals to the brain leads to increased lifespan. Mice, after a genetic mutation, did not synthesized TRPV1 – a…
Interface developed by the researchers at Brown University, USA, is the first device of its kind – an implantable, rechargeable and able to wirelessly transmit information. After 13 months of successful experiments performed on monkeys and pigs, the device may soon be tested on humans. Constructed of titanium, the new interface does not require attachment…
Published on March 22nd, 2014 People considered ugly compared to classic beauty standards and have a profile on dating sites receive more messages and have more chances of having a relationship than those considered beautiful because it creates divided opinions, informs DailyMail.co.uk. The finding belongs to the founders of the online platform OkCupid, who studies mathematics and,…
“Beer goggles” phenomenon is used to explain how a few glasses of alcohol is sufficient to transform a person in Prince Charming, British researchers explained. According to Dr. Amanda Ellison, a researcher at the University of Durham, men and women do not see each other differently after consuming alcohol. “We continue to see them as…
Would you leave your baby to sleep outside in the cold during the afternoon? For most parents in the Nordic countries, the answer is clear: Of course! A walk through Stockholm would allow visitors to see how parents enjoying a café latte in a café while their baby stroller stays at the entrance. Also, Swedes and…
Historical Figures Published on November 21st, 2012 2 What was the secret genius of Albert Einstein? A recent study provides valuable clues Everyone approves that Albert Einstein had been a genius, and the general opinion has swayed many to marvel “what is the secret genius of Einstein?”. Almost all researchers have understood that it takes…
Scientists in China have created a method that can transform brain waves into a cerebral type of music able to mimic musical compositions created by artists. The team was led by Jing Lu of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, combined with information collected electroencephalographic (EEG) and imaging techniques, functional magnetic resonance (fMRI)…
The first skull and scalp transplant in the world was performed in the United States and the operation lasted 15 hours. Boysen James, age 55, lost the top of his skull following a treatment for a rare type of cancer. He underwent an intervention that marked a first in the medical world: a transplanted scalp and…
A man whose left arm was amputated nine years ago has found a sense of touch thanks to an experimental artificial hand, his nerves where attached to the amputated limb, informs AFP. According to scientists, this biomedical marvel paves the way for achieving the next gen of prostheses for patients to feel – in real-time…