Monthly Archives: November 2022

Uncanny visions in the 2022 Urban Photo Awards

The Urban Photo Awards delivers a reliably eccentric assortment of images focusing on the strange sights of city life. This year's winners feature massive gun collections, silently howling dogs and surreal COVID restrictions.

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Modified blood cells deliver antibiotics to kill dangerous bacteria

Drugs given to the whole body can be too much of a shotgun approach, damaging cells that aren’t meant to be targeted. A new study has found that cloaking drugs inside red blood cells could help guide powerful but toxic antibiotics to target bacteria.

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Microneedle patch digs deep to regenerate hair in bald mice

Scientists in China researching advanced treatments for a common form of hair loss have found success through a novel microneedle patch, which was used to tackle oxidative stress and regenerate hair in bald mice.

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Don’t worry – Picking your nose doesn’t cause Alzheimer’s disease

It's been a rough week for nose-pickers, with headlines loudly declaring "scary evidence" has been found linking Alzheimer's disease to a bit of finger-based nasal exploration. But what is the evidence behind this bold claim and is it really a problem?

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Potentially life-saving drone features edible rice-cake wings

Imagine if someone such as a stranded mountain climber needed food, but could initially only be reached by drone. Scientists have developed a proof-of-concept system of getting that food to them, in the form of a drone with edible wings.

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New biopolymer gives asphalt roads a soybean-based-boost

Along with their use in foods, soybeans have also been utilized as a source of graphene, a greener alternative to mulch, and an ingredient in longer-lasting tires. Now, they're additionally being used to extend the life of asphalt roads.

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“Wi-Peep” tech allows Wi-Fi-enabled devices to be spotted through walls

If someone were planning on burglarizing a building, it would help if they knew where valuable gadgets such as smart TVs were located. A drone equipped with a cheap "Wi-Peep" device could allow them to do so, by seeing through the building's walls.

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