Face masks do NOT protect the wearer from coronavirus, but will stop them from infecting other people, Danish study finds More than 6,000 adults and split them into two groups: one wearing masks in public and one control group that did not After one month, 1.8% of the people wearing masks had been infected with … Read more
Wearing a face mask can protect you from the coronavirus as well as stopping you spreading it to others, according to scientists. Officials in Britain insist the main benefit of wearing face coverings is that they catch coughs and sneezes of the wearer, preventing them from spreading the virus to people around them. But researchers … Read more
Scientists have developed a wristwatch-like strap that sends pulses of electrical current to reduce tics for people with Tourette’s Syndrome (TS). UK scientists say their new contraption increases the strength of brain-oscillations that would usually be reduced in strength to generate a movement. The strap gives new hope to people living with the condition through … Read more
A new type of smart fabric developed in China heats or cools the skin of its wearer depending on the weather. Scientists took sugar from the skeleton of shellfish to form microscopic holes, which contain a chemical that absorbs and releases thermal energy. This allows the fabric to adapt to changing weather conditions, keeping its … Read more