Smoking modifies the bacteria in your mouth… in a bad way. Yet another reason to quit smoking: it changes the oral microbiome according to a new study published in the International Society for Microbial Ecology Journal. The mouth contains hundreds of species of bacteria that are needed for the proper functioning of the human body.
Day: April 2, 2016
Study Shows: Grammar Nazis Have Less Agreeable Personalities
Grammar nazis are reputed for being meticulous when it comes to grammar. This trait of theirs might actually be indicative of a “less agreeable” personality, suggests a new study published in PLOS ONE. Yea totally unrelated photo You are either one of them or you hate all of them — grammar Nazis. A new study based
Dox: First Star With Almost Pure Oxygen Atmosphere Discovered
A star with an atmosphere made of almost entirely of pure oxygen has been discovered. It is described in a paper published in the journal Science. The new kind of star was hitherto thought to be theoretical only. Named SDSS J124043.01+671034.68 (and commonly being called Dox), has deviated from the general rule that small stars