Random links
- Drug may reverse permanent deafness by regenerating cells of inner ear: Harvard study
- "The drug, called LY411575, partially restored hearing to mice that were deafened by loud noise. Until now, scientists have thought acute noise-induced hearing loss — frequently found among DJs and musicians — to be irreversible. The condition can also affect those who’ve suffered a severe inner ear infection or taken a toxic drug."
- Silvio Berlusconi blasts ‘feminist’ judges for $260,000 a day divorce settlement
- As much as I dislike Berlusconi, $260,000/DAY (not year) seems ridiculous.
- Ordering the vegetarian meal? There's more animal blood on your hands
- A very unorthodox take on things: "At least 100 mice are killed per hectare per year (500/4 × 0.8) to grow grain. Average yields are about 1.4 tonnes of wheat/hectare; 13% of the wheat is useable protein. Therefore, at least 55 sentient animals die to produce 100kg of useable plant protein: 25 times more than for the same amount of rangelands beef." The comparison here is against grass-fed beef (HT: MR)
- Drowsy Driving: Report Shows 1 In 24 Admit Nodding Off While Behind The Wheel
- "1 in 24 U.S. adults say they recently fell asleep while driving. And health officials behind the study think the number is probably higher. That's because some people don't realize it when they nod off for a second or two behind the wheel."