On Wednesday, Thinx — the creators of one of the most revolutionary menstrual hygiene products of the 21st century — announced they would be releasing a new line of period-proof underwear, Thinx (Btwn). But unlike traditional Thinx, which are marketed to menstruators in their reproductive years, Thinx (Btwn) are designed specifically for teens, preteens and […]
Large collection of brain cancer data now easily, freely accessible to global researchers
A valuable cache of brain cancer biomedical data has been made freely available to researchers worldwide, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. The dataset, REMBRANDT (REpository for Molecular BRAin Neoplasia DaTa) hosted and supported by Georgetown, is one of only two such large collections in the country. Information about the brain cancer data […]
Public Breastfeeding Is Now 'Protected' in All 50 States, but the Internet Is Skeptical
Though legislation may not stop critics from shaming nursing mothers, women can finally legally breastfeed in public in all 50 states. For years, both Utah and Idaho did not have laws in place to protect breastfeeding mothers who needed to feed their babies in public spaces, but new legislation in the two states means that breastfeeding […]
Artificial neural networks now able to help reveal a brain’s structure
The function of the brain is based on the connections between nerve cells. In order to map these connections and to create the connectome, the “wiring diagram” of a brain, neurobiologists capture images of the brain with the help of three-dimensional electron microscopy. Up until now, however, the mapping of larger areas has been hampered […]
You Can Now See Who Swiped Right On Your Tinder Profile
Tinder has announced it’s testing a members-only Gold service that will allow you to find out who has already swiped right on your profile. The “Likes You” feature is said to help you find a match faster, plus it’ll give your over-worked forefinger a well-deserved rest. This service will, of course, cost you a bit […]