A widely used sweetener found in products such as chewing gum, toothpaste, jam, yogurt and ice cream has been associated with a higher risk of strokes, heart attacks and death. Xylitol is a type of sugar alcohol that naturally occurs in certain foods, although usually only in very small quantities.Manufacturers also add it to many […]

The second World Humanoid Robot Games began on August 21 at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, drawing attention mainly to robot sprinters and boxers. However, beyond the competitions, the five-day event highlights an important reason why China is taking the lead in the robotics race. This year’s games feature 666 teams and 2,056 humanoid robots […]

A new upgrade to the International Space Station’s (ISS) quantum laboratory is allowing NASA to investigate atomic behavior in greater detail than ever before. By combining the upgraded “Cold Atom Laboratory” with the microgravity environment of low Earth orbit, scientists are studying the properties of ultracold atoms under conditions that are extremely difficult to recreate […]