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Study Shows Elephants use Names for each Other, Like Humans

Credit: PixabayResearchers at Colorado State University have found that elephants respond to being called by name, using name-like calls to address each other. This behavior, observed in wild African elephants, represents a unique ability among nonhuman animals, according to a new study in Nature Ecology and Evolution.Researchers from CSU, Save the Elephants, and ElephantVoices...

Blood Sugar Drops During Exercise and Stays Low Afterward

When it comes to controlling blood sugar levels, exercise is important, but so is when you exercise, says new study (Image generated using AI tools)It's commonly understood that consistent exercise can enhance various health parameters. However, a recent study highlights the significance of the timing of your workouts, particularly in managing blood sugar levels.The...

GPT-4 Autonomously Exploits Zero-Day Security Flaws with a 53% Success Rate

Credit: PixabayResearchers have achieved over a 50% success rate in hacking their test websites using autonomous teams of GPT-4 bots. These bots coordinate their actions and can spawn new ones as needed, all while exploiting previously undiscovered real-world 'zero-day' vulnerabilities.A few months ago, a research team published a paper detailing their use of GPT-4...

Autonomous Sea Cleaner also Fights Invasive Plants

The Class 3 Clearbot features an 8-hour battery plus solar panels, 500 kg on onboard trash storage and a specialized cutter for clipping and extracting invasive weedsClear RoboticsClear Robotics is broadening its array of self-operating marine garbage collectors. The Class 3 vessel offers increased onboard storage and the potential to tow barges, enabling extended...

Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery uses Tree-Based Anodes

Lignode is a carbon substance that Stora Enso and Altris are teaming to use to replace anode graphiteStora Enso"One month after Natron Energy launched mass production of its pioneering sodium-ion batteries, Swedish company Altris, in collaboration with Stora Enso, discovered a way to enhance the sustainability of lithium-free batteries by adapting carbon from tree...

Durable and Affordable Home 3D-Printed in Only Five Days

The 3D-printed house is designed to withstand even severe seismic activityCOBOD International/BM PartnersThis remarkable newly finished project demonstrates that 3D-printed homes can withstand extreme weather conditions and seismic activity. Constructed in just five days, it also cost significantly less than a traditional brick-and-mortar home.Located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, this unnamed house is hailed as Central...

A Common Sleep Aid Preserves your Vision with Age

Could this supplement help you get shut-eye and preserve your good eyes? Credit: PixabayA popular sleep aid may help preserve your vision, with new research suggesting a link between melatonin and a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine reviewed records of over 200,000 individuals...

Toyota Tests Liquid Hydrogen Corolla in 24-Hour Race

Enlarge / "It got more attention than last year, and the development feels steadier, faster, and safer," said Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda when asked how the hydrogen-powered Corolla had improved from 2023.A couple of weekends ago, while most motorsport fans were focused on Monaco and Indianapolis, Toyota President Akio "Morizo" Toyoda participated in the Super Taikyu...

Popular Supplement Reduces Aggression by 30%

A common dietary supplement reduces aggression by 30%. Credit: PixabayFish oil supplements rich in omega-3 have been praised for their heart health benefits for years. A recent study reveals they also help lower aggression. Researchers recommend these safe, common supplements be utilized broadly, from playgrounds to prisons.Aggression can manifest as overt actions like verbal...

Having Close Friends and Family can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease by Up to 30%

Enjoying close relationships with friends and family is good for heart health. Credit: pixabayA recent study reveals that maintaining close relationships with family and friends, enabling open discussions about personal matters, can decrease heart disease risk by up to 30%. This research underscores the importance of avoiding social isolation to protect heart health....