Researchers closer to gonorrhea vaccine after new analysis of proteins found six new ones expressed in all strains. The findings are important since the microbe, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, is considered a “superbug” because of resistance to all classes of antibiotics available for treating infections..
Feeding a population of 9 billion in 2050 will require much more food than previously calculated, as people on average become taller and heavier. An average adult in 2014 was 14% heavier, about 1.3% taller and needed 6.1% more energy than in 1975. Human consumption increased by 129% over this time..
Scientists develop see-through film that rejects 70% of incoming solar heat. The material could be used to coat windows and save on air-conditioning costs. The film is able to remain highly transparent below 32°C/89°F. Above this temperature the film acts as an “autonomous system” to reject heat..
