This mans donating all of his skin
SOME people make the decision to donate their organs, but a retired Sydney schoolteacher is really taking things to the next level.
Human Body
Finally, the answer to why we love food after boozing
FRIDAY night drinks have escalated and you find yourself smelling of gin while you wait for your order number to be called at the 24-hour McDonalds. Now we know why.
Terrifying new anti-vaxxer trend
THE vaccination debate has always been fierce, but it has never been this terrifying. Now there are death threats too.
Rapper proud of cutting off own penis
HE admits he might have made the biggest mistake in history when he chopped off his own penis, but this rapper is proud of his actions.
The real reason your eyes get itchy
MOST people think it’s caused by the chlorine, but the precise reason our eyes go red in the pool is much more disgusting.
The dangers of high-heels
LAST week El Al Airline flight attendants began protesting plans to enforce wearing heels during flights. Here’s the science to support them.
The key to getting more sleep
ARTIFICIAL light is used everywhere in modern society. Yet a new study has found exposure may reduce the amount of sleep you receive.
Would you like red wine with that?
TOO good to be true? Next time you buy a burger, perhaps you should order a side-serve of red wine. It may contain a helpful ingredient for the battle against obesity.
Commuter has smart card sewn into hand
THERE’S smart technology — and then there’s this.An engineer has inserted a chip from his public transport card under his skin. The results aren’t quite what he expected.
Twist in head transplant ambition?
DR SERGIO Canavero is pretty confident he can transplant a Russian man’s head onto a different body. But everyone else isn’t so sure.
This card trick will blow your mind
IF you’ve ever been fascinated by a slight of hand in a card trick, you’ll want to see this. Can you figure out the trick?
‘I can’t get through a comp without puking’
FOUR-hundred-metre sprints, followed by 181kg dead lifts, followed by endless “muscle-ups”. This is the world’s most hardcore fitness test and it’s absolutely punishing.
Unexpected diet that conquered Europe
FORGET the paleo diet. Research suggests fast food may be the foundation stone of modern civilisation — at least when it comes to rabbits and milk.
‘Mad scientist’s’ human experiments
A FORMER US Army doctor is accused of drugging medical students and forcing them to perform procedures on each other.
How long do you really want to live for?
SCIENTISTS could be close to discovering the secret to immortality. But it raises the question: how long do you really want to live for? 200 years? 10,000 years?
‘Too fat to work’ couple drop the kilos
A COUPLE who weighed over 350kg between them have lost a huge amount of weight and have been able to make love for the first time since being married.
The woman making music for the deaf
THIS girl has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry, but has never sung a single word.
Test to detect every virus you’ve had
A NEW and inexpensive test has been developed that can detect every virus a person has been exposed to, using a single drop of blood.
Simple test can help GPs recognise sleep disorders
FEELING sleepy? Finding it hard to concentrate? Maybe you’re suffering from sleep apnoea. A simple questionnaire has been devised by a Flinders University expert to help GPs assess patients regarding sleep disorders.
Is this the key to eternal youth?
A DISCOVERY made in the basement of a university building could hold the secret to eternal youth. It’s being called an anti-ageing drug.
This is not his original skull
THIS man will leave hospital today after getting the world’s first partial skull and scalp transplant. And it’s not just the successful surgery he’s happy about.
Is this why Kanye can’t smile?
SMILING definitely doesn’t come naturally to Kanye, and now, thanks to science, we may know why. Take the lol test to see if you have the laughter gene.
Stephen Hawking fears for disabled students
STEPHEN Hawking has spoken of fears that a gifted academic with a condition as serious as his own would not be able to flourish in today’s tough economic times.
Meet the girl who refuses to shave
A LIVERPOOL University student has taken the internet by storm this week after challenging taboos on sexuality and gender.
Herpes used in cancer treatment
A MAJOR breakthrough in cancer treatment has been achieved in a world first. Scientists have used herpes to pave the way for new cures.
Get ready to change how you eat
NEW technology means we will soon be able to enjoy the delicious taste of junk food, without worrying about stacking on the kilos.
Shred fat in just 10 minutes
IF you are worried about stacking on too much weight during the colder months, there is a quick solution that can be performed from the warmth of your living room.
Flinders Uni in a spin over cancer breakthrough
A VERSATILE machine invented at Flinders University has been used to make a common anti-cancer drug four times more effective.
UFC fighter ‘panicked’ over weight cut
WHEN Daniel Cormier was given an unexpected shot at the UFC light heavyweight title, he was concerned how much weight he would have to drop.
Smarter way to lose weight
COULD eating the same food in a different way make you slimmer? Pay attention to this ignored body-part, and you’ll shed weight.
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