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Mine detection with glowing bacteria
Biology

Mine detection with glowing bacteria

Scottish scientists have developed a mine-detection method that is both safe and inexpensive, using bacteria that emit blue light when exposed to explosives.

December 17, 2018
New findings on stroke-related genes
Biology

New findings on stroke-related genes

According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (US), scientists have discovered important genetic differences that significantly increase the risk…

December 17, 2018
Development of medical nano strips
Biology

Development of medical nano strips

A new technology, with potential applications in research and clinical research, including early detection of disease, has been invented and developed by researchers at…

December 17, 2018
Grass detects landmines
Biology

Grass detects landmines

A bio-engineering company in Copenhagen, Denmark is experimenting with a genetically modified plant that will turn red when

December 17, 2018
Detection of genes involved in deep sleep
Biology

Detection of genes involved in deep sleep

Swiss researchers have identified a type of gene that helps explain why some people sleep deeply and some sleep very well. The author of the study, Hans-Peter Landolt, p…

December 16, 2018
Detection of giant mice in Papua New Guinea
Animal world

Detection of giant mice in Papua New Guinea

A giant rat has just been discovered in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. They are 82 cm long, are not afraid of humans and are identified as one of the largest rats i…

December 16, 2018