Archive for the 'Bizarre but True' Category

Tattoos could be Life-saving DNA Vaccine of the Future

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Tattoos have played a huge part in human culture for thousands of years and now they have become a form of expression these days, with almost every second person sporting at least one. Now, this form of art could soon become the vaccine of tomorrow, improving your health, rather than just your image!
German [...]

Philip Skeates slept for just 15 minutes over two Decades due to Sleep Apnoea

Friday, February 8th, 2008

For 17 years Philip Skeates woke up every morning after 12 hours of sleep feeling tired and uneasy. He would wake for breakfast but head back to his bed at noon and at eight at night, he would head back to bed.
This erratic sleep pattern prevented him from having a normal life and his [...]

Cavity-fighting Herbal Lollipop created by UCLA Professor

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Chocolates and candies are supposed to be bad for your teeth. But, now people with a sweet-tooth have something to rejoice about because UCLA researchers may have managed to create a ‘tooth-friendly’ herbal lollipop that tastes just as sweet as…well sweets!
Dentistry UCLA professor and microbiologist Wenyan Shi discovered an ingredient from licorice roots that [...]

Itch-free pyjamas designed by Travelodge

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Does an irritating itch ruin your pyjama parties? Well, fret no more because yet another bunch of serious scientists and designers have come up with what we’ll call the ‘itch-free’ pyjamas.
These set of pyjamas do not itch, regulate body temperature and ensures a good night’s sleep. The lovely nightwear is produced by a [...]

First Marijuana Vending Machine set up in Los Angeles

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Now, marijuana will be available at just the touch a button! Sadly, it will NOT be available to all; instead only those who have been prescribed with it can avail of this new technology.The first ever vending machine that dispenses medical marijuana debuted in Los Angeles. The herb marijuana is prescribed by doctors to many [...]

Breast Size linked to Type 2 Diabetes in Canadian Study

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

A Canadian study has suggested that young women with large breasts tend to have a significantly higher chance of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life than those who are not top heavy.
The study indicates that women who wear a D-cup bra at age 20 are almost 60% more likely to develop diabetes than [...]

Contact Lenses to display Mobile Phone Caller ID soon

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

Have you heard of contact lenses which are used for a purpose other than eyesight correction? A group of engineers at the University of Washington have developed contact lenses that can display information about all the incoming calls on a mobile phone. Confused about it? Well, read on!
It is known that an electronic circuit and [...]

Bisexuality in Women is not a Phase, says new Study

Friday, January 18th, 2008

A study has found that female bisexuality has been found to be a sexual orientation and not really and experimental or transitional stage on the way to what we call lesbianism.
The study, published by the American Psychological Association, of 79 non-heterosexual women over 10 years found that bisexual women maintained a stable pattern [...]

Cancer-fighting Beer to be soon developed by Boffins

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Here is some good news for those who love beer! Researchers in Germany now say that a cancer-fighting substance found in hops could be enhanced to brew a special anti-cancer beer. The discovery could lead to healthier beers and food supplements.
The preliminary studies indicate that xanthohumol, found in hops, inhibits a family of [...]

Short People more prone to Arthritis, confirms new Study

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

A new study confirms what health professionals have always believed- that there is a connection between short stature and increased risk of osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.
The study led by researchers at the University of Michigan, found that common genetic variants linked to arthritis may also play a role in human height. [...]