Researchers at Draper Laboratory are developing “tattoo sensor” that could monitor blood composition. “Tattoo” is designed to report the results right through the skin. Heather Clark and her colleagues are creating a special ink consisting of polymer beads coated with biocompatible material. Full story

A new sensational discovery seems to be around the corner. If scientists are successful at proving that what we call love is no more than a biochemical reaction, the magic elixir of love will be as real as Dr. Pepper. If biochemical nature of love is proven, it will lead not only to disillusionment in romantic ideals. It may also mean green light for love drinks available for sale. Full story

Guess what makes teenagers start the sexual life earlier. You wouldn't believe, but it is irregular breakfasts. Japanese scientists found that young people who often skip breakfasts start the sexual life earlier than their peers who eat breakfast regularly. This study was initiated by the Japanese Health Department to address the problem of unwanted teenage pregnancy. Full story

As you know, blue-eyed and fair-skinned people, let alone red-haired, couldn’t enjoy having a nice tan. But science is forging ahead. Scientists discovered a hormone-like substance injections of which would satisfy anyone's desire for chocolate tan. What's more, "scientific" tan would stay on three times longer. Full story

Many people believe that when a wild romance ends up in a marriage, then the feelings eventually will burn out and the relationship will turn into habit. Moreover, there was a study which showed that love lasts at most for four years. However, is it always so? The Sunday Times newspaper reports that some scientists scanned the human brain and showed that eternal love can exist, thus rejecting the view that when a couple lives together for over fifteen months love, as a psychological and emotional feeling, starts to fade out. Full story

Hypertension poses a serious health threat. Scientists discovered a gene responsible for water-salt metabolism and associated with a high risk of hypertension when they conducted genetic studies among Amish sect adherents who reject civilization and live in strict isolation in southwestern Pennsylvania. Full story

Scientists from the Copenhagen University (Denmark) believe that dark chocolate reduces cravings for "bad" foods. Not only is it rich in antioxidants, but it also reduces cravings for fat, sweet, and salty foods. As part of the experiment, the scientists monitored the influence of dark and milk chocolate on the organism of young people who did not eat for twelve hours. Full story

South Korean scientists discovered that tangerine consumption reduces obesity, liver fat, and lowers fat accumulations in abdominal cavity. Researchers observed obese school students for two months. The students were given tangerine drinks on a regular basis. The participants also engaged in gymnastics as part of the study. Full story

New Year’s Eve is often associated with drinking champagne and counting the clock strokes. Globalization takes place as fewer and fewer unique traditions remain, yet if we look closely enough we may be able to dig some amusing ones out. Apparently, on New Year’s Eves, some rather crazy things happen around the world. People throw their old furniture out through the windows, eat exactly 12 grapes, break dishes on the neighbor's doors, splash water on random people walking by, and even ultra-carefully examine their guests. Why do they do all those crazy things? For the good fortune of course! Full story

New Year is just around the corner, and I’d like to wish you a really happy 2009. I hope that this year all resolutions you made become reality and all your dreams come true. Of course, I wish you, girls, (and other visitors, too) to be beautiful, healthy and sexy. Happy New Year!... Full story

The results of the study conducted by Swedish scientists promise there might be non-hormonal contraception pills in future that won’t have side effects associated with current hormonal birth control pills. Scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Huddinge found a protein that plays a major role in conception. This protein could be used for creating new contraceptive pills to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Full story

Contemporary chemical industry is able to re-create any smell. Using the latest scientific achievements, the fast food chain Burger King launches new body spray for men that smells like hamburger. Users will smell with “the scent of seduction with the hint of flame-broiled meat”. Full story

I wish you, your family and friends a bright and cheerful Christmas. I hope, you all got the gifts you wished ;) Merry Christmas! Full story

If you have short eyelashes, a drug designed to cure glaucoma will help you. I’m talking here about the new product, which is known around the world as Bimatoprost (in US also sold as Lumigan). Recently the final clinical tests were held in US, which showed that the drug is highly effective at treating glaucoma. However, the "side-effects" of this drug included longer and darker eyelashes. Full story

American anthropologist Elizabeth Cashdan studied 37 types of female figures and discovered that lone women who have to financially support themselves and their children rarely have so called “pear” or “sand-clock” figure much preferred by men. Elizabeth Cashdan claims that figure types that are imperfect from the common point of view, may have its own advantages. There would be fewer women with "sand-clock" figures in the societies where they are pushed to be strong, independent and competitive. Full story

Not only is chocolate yummy, it also has a wide range of health benefits. For example, chocolate makes us feel good and helps to overcome stresses. Chocolate could be beneficial for pregnant women and have a positive effect on the embryonic development and personality of her future baby. Scientists think they might use chocolate to create new drugs for cancer treatment. Yet, we know more of positive effects chocolate has. One of the negative effects of this dainty is that it affects tooth enamel and causes caries. Perhaps, it won’t be the problem soon because there is a new chocolate on the way. It is going to be as tasty but it won't harm our teeth! Full story

The whole world watched with amusement as Kseniya Sukhinova (Russia) was awarded with the title Miss World 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, the City of Gold. The stunning crown perfectly matched gorgeous Kseniya. Full story

Scientists from the University College London (Great Britain) report that antioxidants do not have the power to prevent the body from aging. They conducted series of experiments and can confidently claim that the role of free radicals in the process of cell damage is greatly exaggerated. This means that the protective action of antioxidants is exaggerated as well. Full story

The scientists at the University of Utah have created a synthetic version of superglue which is produced naturally by the sea worms called Phragmatopoma californica. It might be possible to repair fractured human bones with its help. The worms Phragmatopoma californica inhabit the ocean floor along the California coast. They build “castles” using sand and shattered sea shells, sticking them together with their special glue. The glue hardens in 30 seconds after a worm produces it. Usually these worms build their sandcastles close to each other. This results in big colonies like coral reefs which are also stuck together with the glue. Full story

Hot arguments about health benefits and/or negative effects of coffee are very common these days. However, Scottish scientists recently announced a well-grounded reason on why this beverage should not be largely consumed by young ladies in particular. They claim that coffee prevents female body from developing breasts at normal rate. Coffee has been known for a long time for its numerous "side effects". First of all, regular consumption of coffee can lead to addiction such that the vegetative-vascular system refuses to work without caffeine. Second of all, the drink contributes to a number of negative effects, such as yellow teeth, insomnia, gastritis, etc. Full story