Neurocysticercosis is an infection that happens when you have the misfortune of eating bad pork. It causes severe seizures. Researchers say they’ve finally discovered how it tweaks the brain, and they might already have a drug to fix it. More »
There are no hospitals in space. The closest E.R. is back on Earth, and astronauts can’t exactly jump in a cab to get there. So what happens if the sun burps out a massive blast of radiation while an astronaut is space-amblin’ by? More »
Some people go to the beach but eschew going into the water because it’s “gross”. If that’s you, then you are a sucker. According to a new EPA study, playing in the sand more than doubles your chances of getting sick. More »
It uses the same principle as your Brita filter to purify water, but Black+Blum’s Eau Good bottle does it with way more style using a stick of charcoal that’s always visible through the bottle’s lovely curves. More »
Stiff muscles definitely benefit from a rub down, but scientists have never quite known why. Now a team of researchers has shown that it works by changing your gene expression — quite literally, your body is hard-coded to release pain-easing chemicals when you’re massaged. More »
When it comes to kitchen safety, raw chicken can be even more dangerous than a sharp knife because of bacteria like salmonella. But a new study reveals that cold plasma torches could eliminate those harmful pathogens, without cooking the food. More »
The US Army’s IFAK — Individual First Aid Kit — used to be built into a SAW ammo pouch. This was a terrible solution as the pouch would continually get caught on other equipment — not what you want in a fire-fight. But no longer! The US military has just overhauled this life-saving accessory. More »
The famous Chili Crab dish from Singapore inspires more than just drooling. A pair of researchers have developed a robot with two tiny crab-like pincers that attacks stomach cancer via your mouth. More »
This reflexology massager promises to reduce stress and discomfort from prolonged typing, but I’d be a little hesitant about sticking my hand inside its mysterious dark opening. Five fingers go in, but who knows how many will come out? More »
