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Rare clay used by B.C. aboriginals found to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Posted by Nare Khachatryan in category: biotech/medical
VANCOUVER — Researchers at the University of British Columbia have confirmed that a rare clay used as medicine by aboriginals in B.C. contains antibacterial properties that could be used to to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Some 400 kilometres north of Vancouver, on the Heiltsuk First Nation’s traditional territory, sits a 400-million kilogram deposit of glacial clay in Kisameet Bay that scientists believe was formed near the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 10,000 years ago.
The grey-green clay, known as Kisolite, has been used for centuries by the Heiltsuk First Nations to treat a range of ailments including ulcerative colitis, arthritis, neuritis, phlebitis, skin irritation, and burns. Locals also use the clay for eczema, acne and psoriasis.
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Jan 31, 2020
Alphabet Has a Second, Secretive Quantum Computing Team
Posted by Omuterema Akhahenda in categories: computing, quantum physics
Google’s parent Alphabet touted its quantum supremacy achievement last year. It doesn’t talk about a group at X working on software.
Google’s parent touted its quantum supremacy achievement last year. It doesn’t talk about a group at X working on software.
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Jan 31, 2020
Video: British engineer rockets to new record
Posted by Quinn Sena in categories: engineering, transportation
Britain’s Tom Bagnall has always enjoyed making new things and has always been passionate about engineering.
Which explains why he was keen to be the person to set the Fastest speed in a jet-propelled go-kart after joining a jet-car team as one of the pit crew.
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Genomics and BioPharma Pioneer!! — Dr. William Haseltine — Biologist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, now focusing on the issues of healthcare costs, dementia care, and aging — ideaXme — Ira Pastor
Posted by Ira S. Pastor in categories: aging, bioengineering, biological, biotech/medical, business, DNA, genetics, life extension, posthumanism, transhumanism
Jan 31, 2020
From Blood to Bone (and Back)! — Dr. Rhonda Prisby — University of Texas, Arlington — Fascinating ossification research in the Bone Vascular and Micro-Circulation Laboratory — ideaXme — Ira Pastor
Posted by Ira S. Pastor in categories: aging, bioengineering, biological, biotech/medical, DNA, genetics, health, life extension, science, transhumanism
Jan 31, 2020
GM resurrecting Hummer as an all-electric ‘super truck’ with 1,000 horsepower
Posted by Quinn Sena in categories: entertainment, military
DETROIT – General Motors is resurrecting the Hummer, best known as a gas-guzzling, military-style SUV, as an all-electric “super truck” with massive horsepower, acceleration and torque.
The Detroit automaker confirmed the plans Thursday and released three online teaser videos for the “GMC Hummer EV” pickup ahead of a 30-second Super Bowl ad for the vehicle featuring NBA star LeBron James. The spot is scheduled to air during the second quarter of Sunday’s game.
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Jan 31, 2020
AI-created drug to be used on humans for first time
Posted by Quinn Sena in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI
A British start-up has developed a new drug much more quickly than traditional methods by using AI.