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Wearable Device Eases Pain and Depression in 40 Minutes

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A head-mounted ultrasound device has recently undergone two human trials, demonstrating its potential to alleviate pain and depression effectively. The device, named the Diadem, was developed by researchers at the University of Utah and resembles an elaborate headphone band. It employs neuromodulation, using ultrasonic waves to target specific brain areas. For these trials, it focused […]

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Diet and Exercise Can Outsmart Genetic Diabetes Risk

Healthcare, Medicine /

Although genetics play a significant role in the development of type 2 diabetes, genes don’t determine everything in life. Lifestyle Changes Can Defy Genetic Predisposition A new study suggests, for the first time, that even those who are genetically predisposed to diabetes can prevent the disease with the right lifestyle choices. A three-year intervention in

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Alcohol Use May Affect Future Generations Pre-Conception

Healthcare, Medicine /

The environment in which a person lives, including their home, family, and community, influences their health. Researchers examining these social determinants of health are exploring whether genetics or upbringing has a greater impact on an individual’s ability to combat disease. I am a developmental physiologist researching how alcohol consumption impacts fetal development and long-term health.

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Engineers are Creating a Jet-Powered Flying Robot for Disaster Response

Robotics, Science /

Imagine you’re injured on a remote mountain trail and have contacted emergency services. If Italian research is successful, a small humanoid robot with a jetpack might be the first responder to reach you. This project, developed by the Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence group at the Italian Institute of Technology (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia), is focused

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US Man Dies from Uncommon Illness After Mosquito Bite

Healthcare, Science /

Health authorities announced on Tuesday that a resident of New Hampshire, a northeastern US state, has died from the rare mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported that an adult from Hampstead, who was hospitalized with severe central nervous system disease, has died from the

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A Simple Method Removes Over 98% of Nanoplastic Particles from Water

Chemistry, Science /

Microplastics have been discovered in the Arctic sea and even trapped in the ice. The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean, is contaminated with plastic debris, and Mount Everest has also been found to have microplastic pollution. Our drinking water and food, particularly processed items in single-use packaging, contain microplastics. Recent research has

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Suspended Animation Drug Could Extend Time in Emergencies

Biology, Science /

In a medical emergency, timely treatment is essential. However, a commonly used drug could be repurposed to induce a hibernation-like state, slowing organ damage and extending the time available to get patients to a hospital, potentially saving lives. Medical professionals often emphasize the ‘Golden Hour‘ following a traumatic injury. Though it’s not literally one hour,

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How to Watch: Launch of the First Private Spacewalk Mission

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn, the first private space mission featuring a spacewalk, is set to launch on Tuesday, August 27, at 3:38 am EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Here’s how you can watch it. Polaris Dawn is a multi-day orbital mission around Earth aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. While

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A Cosmic Light Show is Expected Next Year as a Black Hole Devours a Star

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

Astronomers have observed a supermassive black hole consume a star in two phases and have predicted when it might take a third. If it happens, it could create a fascinating cosmic light show. Black holes are known for their chaotic eating habits. When a star gets too close, the intense gravitational forces tear it apart

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Scientists have Found Out Why Humans no Longer have Tails

Biology, Science /

About 25 million years ago, an evolutionary divergence happened between our ancestors—the early humans and apes—and monkeys, leading to the loss of tails in our lineage. The specific genetic mutation behind this change, however, has been unknown until recently. In a recent study published in Nature, scientists revealed a distinct DNA mutation connected to the

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