A comprehensive review of clinical research is raising questions about one of the most frequently recommended treatments for osteoarthritis. For the millions affected by the condition, advice to exercise is almost automatic in routine care. However, a new analysis indicates that its impact on reducing joint pain and improving daily function may be more modest—and […]
Researchers in Japan demonstrated that exposing certain brain pathways to blue light can weaken or eliminate a learned motor memory. Blue Laser Shrinks Neural Connections to Erase Memories Activating the blue laser causes the memory “branches” to shrink, effectively erasing acquired skills, with these effects occurring in roughly 10–20% of nearby neurons. Scientists believe this
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Unborn babies were exposed to significantly higher levels of “forever chemicals” than researchers previously thought—and the full implications are only now starting to come into focus. A new study published today (February 18) in Environmental Science & Technology reports that babies born between 2003 and 2006 were exposed in the womb to far higher levels
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One challenge of working on the go is maintaining privacy—whether it’s teachers grading in a café, designers trying to avoid industrial espionage on a late-night flight, or anyone trying to watch non-PG content on public transport without drawing attention. Anyone who’s ever felt uneasy about someone peeking at their screen will be intrigued by a
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At just 15, Filipino student Angelo Casimiro transformed a simple activity—walking—into a way to charge devices with his self-designed, energy-generating shoes. Equipped with piezoelectric materials in the soles, the shoes capture the kinetic energy from each step and convert it into electricity, enough to power small gadgets like phones or flashlights. Turning Walking into Practical
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In a nation where earthquakes are an everyday reality, Japan has consistently led the way in seismic engineering. Now, a Japanese firm is introducing a groundbreaking — and quite literally uplifting — method of earthquake protection. Founded by inventor Shoichi Sakamoto, Air Danshin Systems Inc. created a seismic system that lifts homes off the ground
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Producing one ton of ethylene generates an equal amount of carbon dioxide. With global ethylene production exceeding 300 million tons annually, the industry has a significant carbon footprint that researchers aim to reduce or eliminate. A new device from Ted Sargent’s lab at Northwestern University offers a step toward achieving that goal. The device, an
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As 6G development accelerates, demand grows for antennas that adapt to changing signals. A key 6G feature is smart beam control, enabling real-time signal optimization for high speed, low latency, and massive connectivity. Novel Antenna Concept and Underlying Principles Researchers from Tohoku University and University of Surrey have created a pattern-reconfigurable Yagi–Uda antenna with a
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Did you know that the volume of gas your body releases can offer important clues about the state of your gut microbiota? A new wearable aims to turn what is often seen as embarrassing into a measurable indicator of digestive health. Scientists have created smart underwear that can track intestinal gas continuously and without invasive
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Scientists discovered a “second hit” in mamba venom that helps explain why some patients initially improve with antivenom, only to relapse into severe, painful spasms. Certain mamba species initially paralyze muscles, then target another area of the nervous system, causing uncontrollable contractions after treatment reverses the initial paralysis. The Hidden Threats Lurking in Mamba Venom
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