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Acne that fades in a week sounds like a dream. Now researchers have built a pimple patch with tiny spikes that deliver a one-two punch of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds, clearing acne lesions in just seven days.
Aug 29, 2025
Plant-based microbeads helped obese rats lose weight without drugs or surgery. Scientists at Sichuan University reported that their edible fat-trapping beads…
Aug 21, 2025
Each year, thousands of Americans land in emergency rooms after overdosing on acetaminophen, the common painkiller in Tylenol and other products.
Aug 18, 2025
A new technique could reshape the future of vision correction. At the American Chemical Society’s Fall 2025 meeting, scientists from Occidental College and the…
Aug 18, 2025
A team of scientists has developed a reusable, polymer-based saliva-gel that could offer hours of relief for people suffering from xerostomia, or chronic dry mouth.
Aug 13, 2025
For decades, a sticky residue inside a bronze jar found in an ancient Greek shrine puzzled scientists.
Jul 30, 2025
A new study in ACS Sensors describes a wearable tattoo-like sticker that can instantly detect γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a drug often used to spike drinks and facilitate sexual assault.
Jul 23, 2025
A simple ear wax test could become the next frontier in early Parkinson's disease detection, according to new research that achieved 94% accuracy in identifying the neurological condition.
Jun 18, 2025
Picture an antibiotic that sleeps until awakened by light—dormant in your bloodstream, harmless to your gut bacteria, invisible to the resistance-building mechanisms that have turned our most precious medicines into ineffective relics.
Jun 11, 2025
Scientists have discovered that bacteria living in human blood produce powerful anti-aging compounds that protect skin cells from damage and inflammation.
Jun 6, 2025
A new study has identified three natural compounds that actually suppress the fiery sensation of chili peppers, challenging the century-old Scoville scale used to measure pepper heat.
May 14, 2025
In a surprising twist that could transform water treatment methods, the same slime that makes okra hard to handle and the gel from fenugreek seeds have proven remarkably effective at capturing and removing microplastics from various water sources.
May 8, 2025
Scientists have cracked the code on one of plant-based seafood's toughest challenges - creating vegan calamari rings with the distinctive chewiness and elasticity of real squid.
Apr 24, 2025
In a development that could transform how we think about renewable energy, scientists have found a surprisingly efficient way to generate electricity from falling water droplets.
Apr 16, 2025
