As we age, the protective caps at the end of our chromosomes called telomeres get shorter and shorterDepositphotosIn pre-clinical studies, a small molecule successfully stimulated neuron regeneration, decreased inflammation, and enhanced memory, speed, coordination, grip strength, and other factors. These findings hold significant promise for aging and associated diseases.Researchers at the University of Texas...
Credity: PixabaySpending years seated in an office chair or on a couch can lead to serious long-term health risks, but enjoying a regular cup of coffee may help counteract these negative effects.Daily coffee drinkers in a study of over 10,000 U.S. participants may be shielded from the negative impacts of sitting for six or...
The ClipIR-12 turns a Night Vision system into a thermal imagerThermoteknixNight vision goggles and thermal imaging scopes are valuable individually, but combining them offers the advantages of both. Thermoteknix has developed an attachment for those who only have night vision goggles, enabling thermal imaging with a simple click.Night vision technology has revolutionized military tactics...
The HumanPlus, with a 0-0 record, lands a 1, 2 left, right punchStanford HumanplusResearchers at Stanford University's lab adapted a Unitree H1 humanoid robot, equipping it with modifications and employing a webcam to mimic human movements.This training method enables the robot, named HumanPlus, to autonomously perform tasks typically undertaken by humans, including chores...
The Bugatti TourbillonBugattiTwo decades ago, the Veyron was introduced. Twelve years later, the Chiron arrived. Now, Bugatti's latest era begins with the Tourbillon—a luxury hybrid hypercar featuring a 277-mph (446 km/h), 1,800-hp naturally aspirated V16 engine with three electric motors.Priced at US$4 million, this timeless creation is crafted with meticulous precision akin to...
Credit: DepositphotosHydrogen holds potential as a potent, eco-friendly fuel source, provided its production process is also environmentally sustainable. A recent report highlights the challenges in achieving genuinely green hydrogen, while a new study overcomes a hurdle in its production.According to a study released today in the journal Nature Energy, authored by Kiane de Kleijne...
Flip the Tripod Torch dial and enjoy a veritable bonfire Tripod TorchTripod torches, now common among battery-powered camping lights, are being reimagined by a new US startup with a more literal, albeit somewhat daunting, approach. Their Tripod Torch isn't just a camping light—it's a freestanding device that emits a real flame, designed to spread warmth...
Lokiceratops rangiformis is a distant cousin of the TriceratopsFabrizio Lavezza/The Museum of Evolution, Knuthenborg CC BY-NC-NDThe Natural History Museum of Utah has unveiled a previously undiscovered species of horned, herbivorous dinosaur, an ancestor of the Triceratops. Its distinctive and impressive headgear has led to it being named after a deity.Paleontologists discovered fragments of the dinosaur's...
Credit: DepositphotosA high-end ergonomic chair or frequent physio sessions with special equipment may not be the ultimate answer to non-specific lower back pain.An Australian randomized controlled trial has discovered a highly effective method to alleviate unexplained lower back pain that requires no special equipment and is freely accessible anytime, anywhere.Walking daily not only boosts...
Credit: PixabayRecent research reveals that goldenrod plants exhibit a form of intelligence by adjusting their responses to herbivores based on neighboring plants and environmental cues, challenging conventional notions of intelligence.Goldenrod can sense the presence of nearby plants without physical contact, using cues like far-red light ratios reflected from leaves. When grazed upon by herbivores,...
