Isabel Morgan Unlocked The Mysteries Of Polio On The Road To A Vaccine
Today in 1911, the birthday of Isabel Morgan, a scientist and researcher whose breakthroughs in polio helped protect millions of kids from that terrible disease.
Could Smart Tech And Music Playlists Help People Stay Sober?
There’s a new experiment underway that’s going to see whether music playlists and some stress-sensing technology can help people who are trying to stay sober.
Barry Marshall Pinpointed The Cause Of Most Ulcers By Giving Himself One
Today in 1951, the birth of Barry Marshall, a Nobel Prize winning doctor who, while working with colleague Robin Warren, proved what was behind most ulcers by giving himself an ulcer.
Keeping Mold From Growing On Space Stations Takes Extra Effort, But It’s Worth It
Astronauts who live and work on space stations have to make sure to clean every last spot in their quarters, partly to keep big balls of moldy goo from growing!
Musical Alarms Could Help Save Lives In Hospitals
There's a phenomenon in hospitals called "alarm fatigue" that can actually cause problems for patients. An anesthesiologist and a music cognition researcher have teamed up to find alternatives to the jarring beeps.
This Smart Glove Can Help People Recover From A Stroke
A new wearable device can track arm and hand movements from people recovering from strokes to help improve their rehab exercises.
People In The “Dirty” Middle Ages Actually Liked To Get Clean
There was a really interesting piece on J-STOR recently that washes away the widespread idea that the Middle Ages in Europe was just unbelievably filthy. Why is it that we think the Middle Ages WAS so dirty?
Can We Patch Back Injuries The Way We Patch Holes In Car Tires?
The Tension-Activated Repair Patch could help people with back injuries, and it works a little bit like how we patch flat tires on the road.
How Font Sizes On Menus Could Help People Eat Healthier
There’s new research out that suggests that for those trying to eat healthy, bigger is better - at least when it comes to font sizes on parts of the menu.
Lifting Something Heavy? Think Positive Thoughts, Or You Might Hurt Yourself
Today we have a pro tip for you if you’ve got any heavy lifting in your near future: research says it's good for your health if you keep it positive!