Oral HIV self-test can now be sold in Canada in ‘key’ move – National
An oral, at-home HIV test that delivers results in as little as 20 minutes and has been used in the U.S. for well over a...
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40-year mystery of inexplicably strong radiation on Uranus may finally be solved
Scientists may have solved a long-standing mystery surrounding Uranus’ extraordinarily strong radiation belt. A new analysis of Voyager 2 data suggests that a temporary space...
Only certain types of brain-training exercises reduce dementia risk, large trial reveals
Brain-training exercises may reduce the risk of dementia if they involve speedy thinking, whereas exercises involving memorization or reasoning have no effect on dementia risk,...
‘Dream engineering’ experiment hints at why ‘sleeping on it’ helps with problem-solving
In the Hollywood blockbuster “Inception” (2010), a dedicated team of “dream extractors” is hired to alter a CEO’s decision-making by manipulating his dreams. In the...
CT scans reveal the last moments of Inca children sacrificed as ‘messengers to the gods’
The famous Inca “ice mummies” have been holding secrets since their discovery decades ago, and CT scans are now revealing what these children’s last moments...
Obamacare Sign-Ups Drop, but the Extent Won’t Be Clear for Months
Julie Appleby, KFF Health News More Americans than expected enrolled in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for this year, after premium subsidies were dramatically...
Should you buy a new or used camera for astrophotography?
Astrophotography — the craft of capturing the night sky — is a captivating blend of art and science, and a hobby that rewards patience and...
US Cancer Institute Studying Ivermectin’s ‘Ability To Kill Cancer Cells’
Rachana Pradhan The National Cancer Institute, the federal research agency charged with leading the war against the nation’s second-largest killer, is studying ivermectin as a...
Viking Age mass grave holds mysterious mix of dismembered human remains and complete skeletons, including a ‘giant’ who’d had brain surgery
Archaeologists have unearthed a Viking Age pit filled with the dismembered remains of 10 people in the outskirts of Cambridge, England. The unusual mass grave,...
The best air purifier for toddlers is now at its lowest-ever price
The pollen season is still months away, true, but this is also precisely why now may be one of the best times of the year...