Hair

Scientists trap light in a layer 1,000x thinner than hair

Researchers from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, working with teams from the Łódź University of Technology,…

4 hours ago

Textbooks were wrong: Scientists reveal the surprising way human hair really grows

New research suggests human hair does not grow by being pushed out from the root as long believed. Instead, scientists…

3 weeks ago

Ancient Chinese medicine may hold the key to hair regrowth

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most widespread form of hair loss, affecting millions of people around the world. Medications such…

2 months ago

Goodbye cavities? This new toothpaste made from hair can heal enamel

A new approach to oral care may come from an unexpected source: your own hair. Researchers have found that toothpaste…

5 months ago

Scientists just found a surprising link between gray hair and cancer

Throughout life, our cells are continually exposed to both internal and external influences that can harm DNA. This DNA damage…

5 months ago

Scientists build micromotors smaller than a human hair

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have made light-powered gears on a micrometer scale. This paves the way for the…

7 months ago

Throwing a ‘spanner in the works’ of our cells’ machinery could help fight cancer, fatty liver disease… and hair loss

Fifty years since its discovery, scientists have finally worked out how a molecular machine found in mitochondria, the 'powerhouses' of…

12 months ago

Biobased lignin gels offer sustainable alternative for hair conditioning

Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a fully biobased hair conditioner using lignin gel emulsions, offering a sustainable and environmentally…

1 year ago

Bad hair bears! Greasy hair gives polar bears fur with anti-icing properties

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur -- something that allows one of…

1 year ago

Shark FlexStyle Black Friday Deal 2023: Get the Hair Dryer and Multi-Styler on Sale Right Now

With all the innovative new hair tools on the market, it's easier than ever to achieve salon-level blowouts in the comfort…

2 years ago