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Volatile organic compounds that easily become vapors or gases are released from burning fuels such as gasoline, wood, coal, or natural gas. But they’re also released from many consumer products, and there’s an increasing concern (as well as…

Hair loss treatments are thousands of years old, and in many ways haven’t evolved dramatically in terms of efficacy or safety. Topical and oral medications developed in the late 20th Century haven’t been 100% effective and are accompanied…

While only some species of shrimp and insects can perceive polarization, the direction in which light vibrates, it provides a great deal of information about the objects with which it interacts. Cameras that see polarized light are…

“Get Out of My Head!” For now, the phrase “Get out of my head,” is a lighthearted joke uttered when someone shares the same thought as a friend or colleague. But thanks to research in telepathic communications and computer technology by…

Lithium-based batteries are one of the most common types of rechargeable battery used in modern electronics due to their ability to store high amounts of energy. Traditionally, these batteries are made of combustible liquid electrolytes and…

If you have a virtual assistant at home, try telling it a joke. The response is, well, flat. A robotic voice drones out some simplistic humor. No laughter, no tone and no concern if you are even listening. Today’s technology has reached a…

According to researchers, a new "brain training" game designed by researchers at the University of Cambridge is improving users' concentration. The scientists behind the venture say this could provide a welcome antidote to the daily…

Overactive bladder, pain, burning and a frequent need to urinate are common and distressing problems. Over the past 30 years, people who suffer from severe bladder problems have been treated with stimulators that send an electric current to…