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Magnets Made by Soil Bacteria Hopeful for Treatment of Breast & Prostate Cancer

This team of scientists developed magnetically-directed microscopic projectiles that can be injected into the blood of patients and fight against cancer. The team from Sheffield University bases the finding on two crucial medical fields. First, there are viruses that attack tumors. Second, there are soil bacteria that produce magnets that […]

Can Old Mattresses Really Solve the Ongoing Issue of World Hunger? How?

How Old Mattresses Could Help Solve World Hunger

When talking about potential solutions about the ongoing hunger issue in the world, some may never think about mattresses. Syrian refugees from the Zaatari camp, Jordan are collaborating with scientists from the Sheffield University and the UN Refugee Agency to come up with new methods to grow healthy and fresh […]