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Protective protein discovery paves way for healthier aging
October 21, 2024
New research has revealed that a class of proteins possesses a previously unknown cell-protecting function that could be harnessed for healthier aging and as a treatment for age-related diseases.
New M230LF chain gun cannon swaps ammo at the flip of a switch
October 20, 2024
If, like me, you can't decide which ammunition to load into your chain gun, Northrop Grumman has a variant of its 30 x 113mm M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun that can swap from one ammo to another at the flip of a switch.
Parkinson's disease may one day be treated with a shot of magnetic discs
October 21, 2024
Although brain-implanted electrodes do reduce the effects of neurological disorders, implanting and activating those electrodes is a tricky process. That's why scientists are now developing an alternative, in the form of injectable magnetic discs.
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October 21, 2024From fire-breathers to sprinters, climbers and gymnasts, we've seen more than our fair share of impressive quadruped robots. Now the fourth-generation Honey Badger has added underwater walkies to the list of robodog capabilities.
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October 21, 2024When it comes to getting a cold or the flu, there is a commonly held belief that men take it harder than women, exaggerating their symptoms and basically acting like big ol' babies. But is this phenomenon of "man sick" a real thing? We investigate.
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October 21, 2024Researchers at MIT have unexpectedly stumbled upon a way to 3D print active electronics – meaning transistors and components for controlling electrical signals – without the use of semiconductors or even special fabrication technology.
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October 21, 2024Solar and wind farms are a common sight on land. But just like wind turbines, massive PV installations may soon be heading offshore. China is looking to lead the charge, and is embarking on sea trials of a wave-resistant hexagonal floating platform.
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October 21, 2024In an overcrowded tiny house market, Portugal's Madeiguincho offers something different with its handmade wooden models. Its latest, the Atlantica, allows a family of four to live off-the-grid in a remote forest.
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October 21, 2024Aliens might be able to detect us from the radio signals we beam to Mars to control our rovers there. Astronomers have now listened in on the nearby TRAPPIST-1 system to check whether aliens are chattering between their own neighboring planets.
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October 21, 2024A non-invasive brain-computer interface that produces real-time EEG feedback on neural activity while the user plays a video-game, and then assesses data with AI, is helping clinicians more accurately diagnose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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October 21, 2024Nobody enjoys giving blood samples, but it’s a necessary part of doctor visits. Soon we might not have to, thanks to a new device that can isolate biomarkers for different diseases using sound waves, from a single drop of blood, in around an hour.
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October 20, 2024Using a weighted blanket overnight not only improves insomnia but mood as well, in addition to reducing the use of sleep medications, a review of existing studies has found. It’s an effective, non-drug way of improving sleep to ensure better overall health.
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October 20, 2024TL;DR: Unlock lifelong language lessons with a Babbel Lifetime Subscription for $179.97 (reg. $599) until October 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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