Stokes TV Archive Experiment
Stokes TV Archive Experiment - For 30 years, a librarian recorded everything on TV, amassing 71,000 tapes since 1971. The reason for doing so was to preserve history as it was being 'erased' by TV networks for space. Now this is the ONLY preserved TV history from this period.
Switching on a silent gene revives tissue regeneration in mice
Researchers found that activating a dormant gene in mice can regenerate ear tissue, similar to some vertebrates like salamanders and fish. This ability, shared by rabbits and certain mice, suggests a common ancestral trait lost in most mammals.
UK launched huge operation to find suspected Russian double agent in MI6
MI5 launched Operation Wedlock, a 20-year investigation into a suspected MI6 double agent for Russia, fearing another Philby. The operation involved global surveillance and risky missions, but no conclusive evidence was found.
Scientists discover a surface pattern that prevents bacterial infections on plastics.
Scientists at the University of Nottingham discovered surface patterns that prevent bacteria from forming biofilms on plastics, potentially reducing infections on medical devices. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that specific grooves trap bacteria, preventing biofilm formation and aiding the immune system in clearing infections.
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