Hydrogen and UV breaks down toxic PFAS “forever” chemicals in water

PFAS are insidious pollutants thanks to their ubiquity, long life and a growing list of linked health concerns. But now researchers at UC Riverside have developed a new method to break them down more effectively, using hydrogen and UV light.

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Laser-pulsing skin patch goes deep to uncover signs of cancer

Engineers have developed an electronic patch capable of monitoring biomolecules in deep tissue, which they say can be used to detect a range of life-threatening conditions, including organ dysfunction and malignant cancers.

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Common diabetes drug may help osteoarthritic joints

A common diabetes drug has been linked to a reduction in the need for joint replacement surgery. The observational study suggests the drug could be helpful for patients with osteoarthritis, although further clinical work is needed to validate the association.

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S-Trax conversion kit could make yo’ bike into a snowbike

As winter drags on in the Northern Hemisphere, many cyclists are starting to miss honest-to-goodness outdoor riding. Well, they could buy a fatbike, or … they could get the S-Trax kit, which lets users convert their mountain bike into a snowbike.

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