Buckminster fullerene molecules, the naturally occurring spheres made up of 60 carbon atoms, have long been suspected to have biological benefits. Now, a study that set out to establish if they were toxic when administered orally has proven quite the opposite — they almost doubled the lifespan of the rats that they were fed to.
Watch this trippy video of microscopic creatures to make up for all those times you’ve looked through a microscope and been disappointed.
John Amory, a doctor at the University of Washington, has been developing a male contraceptive for 15 years. Turns out, it’s harder than it sounds. We spoke with him to find out why.
Growing up, you always assume you’ll reach an age where you’re pimple-free. Never happens. Don’t fret! New research suggests that you can hit up your herb garden instead of buying costly creams at the chemist. A little bit of thyme could clear your skin up better than any lotion.
