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Adding to the growing body of research that proves our microbiome is a powerful ally in fighting disease, scientists have found that an easy-to-get nutrient in our food causes our guts to produce powerful insulin-regulating compounds.

A startup founded by MIT alumni wants robots to do some heavy lifting, literally. Pickle Robot Company's systems feature AI smarts and single-armed machines to quickly unload shipping containers filled with cases weighing up to 50 lb each.

Kale has long been crowned a “superfood,” praised for its rich antioxidant and nutrient content – but new research suggests many of those perks go untapped unless you pair the leaves with something to boost the body's ability to absorb the good stuff.

If you're going to Mars you'd best take along a jar of anti-aging cream because while you're there you're going to age faster than on Earth thanks to the Theory of Relativity. It's only 477 millionths of a second per day, but that tends to add up.

In a breakthrough, scientists have discovered that a variant in one gene can cause mental illnesses – something previously believed to only be the result of several variants working together. What's more, these conditions often develop in childhood.

A tracker is only useful if it actually fits where you need it to, and that’s where the MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card leans on design rather than bulk. It’s priced at $23.99 (reg. $59.99) through the early-shipping window ending Dec. 14.

Unveiled at Kia's 80th anniversary event, the Vision Meta Turismo is a bonkers concept that foreshadows what Kia refers to as "a new era of mobility." It might look like an AI-rendered car, but it's likely the one that will go on to become the EV8.

Japanese agri-tech company Nextage has developed a mobile wasabi growing module that automates cultivation. The device reportedly allows anyone to grow their own crops without the limitations of geography or lack of experience.

Living on a coastline can be rough on cars, trailers and indeed, tiny houses. It's with this in mind that Tru Form Tiny has carefully designed its new custom Urban Park Max 37 to ensure it stands up to the elements.

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