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Weight-loss drug no silver bullet for Alzheimer’s as big trial fails
November 24, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists have failed to show that weight-loss wonder drug semaglutide can also slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease (AD), as two two-year clinical trials end in disappointment for patients, medical scientists and drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Voyager 1 approaches one light day from Earth
November 23, 2025
| David Szondy
As it heads out of the solar system never to return, the deep space probe Voyager 1 is headed for yet another cosmic milestone. In late 2026, it will become the first spacecraft to travel so far that a radio signal from Earth takes 24 hours, or one light day, to reach it.
Next Starliner flight will carry cargo instead of crew
November 24, 2025
| David Szondy
Boeing has suffered another setback after NASA renegotiated its agreement with the company. Under the new contract, on its next flight o the International Space Station (ISS), Boeing's Starliner capsule will carry only cargo and no crew.
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November 24, 2025The AEKE K1 is a compact, AI-driven training system that folds into a footprint smaller than a doormat, yet delivers the presence of a personal trainer and the versatility of a full gym – now $3,298 for Black Friday, down from its regular $4,598.
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November 24, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonScientists have made history with a device that successfully eavesdrops on the neuronal chatter between the brain and the gut, furthering our understanding of its intrinsic interconnectedness – and how it drives health and disease throughout the body.
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November 24, 2025If your productivity needs are simple, this deal is perfect: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 is now just $19.97, giving you the core apps you rely on without the extra features you’ll never touch.
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November 24, 2025 | C.C. WeissMammoth is officially launching its pop-top rooftop shelter, but you won't hear it called a "tent." The miniature SKL shelter doesn't have a shred of canvas, relying instead on aluminum walls and integrated battery power to live like a tiny RV pod.
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November 24, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodWho would have guessed the world's first self-charging solar motorcycle would come from an architecture firm? The bike can produce power on its own without the need for fuel, or big, heavy batteries, dense charging networks, or electrical grids.
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November 24, 2025 | Maryna HolovnovaImagine having your own fitness coach available at any moment, who won't charge you $100 an hour. BodyPark, a Hong Kong-based company that develops AI-powered fitness technology, has unveiled its minimalistic AI-fitness device, Atom, on Kickstarter.
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November 24, 2025 | Adam WilliamsFew of us actually want to work, but if you're going to have to do it anyway, this novel office lets you park your workplace in your backyard – or even take it on the road and find somewhere with a nice view.
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November 24, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalRare earth elements that are crucial for producing tech products, from EVs to phones, require destructive mining to get them out of the ground. Scientists in China might have just found another source for them that's easier to reach: ferns.
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November 23, 2025Warm up your winter with Feppo’s smart home innovations. From spa-ready towel warmers to self-heating mugs and food mats, these intelligent warming appliances are designed to turn everyday routines into cozy rituals of comfort and care.
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November 23, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonOur fat tissue could be used to make our bones regrow, with scientists successfully using adipose cells to repair spinal compression fractures. It could change how breaks are treated and improve bone strength in diseases such as osteoporosis.
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