Giving birth and caring for a newborn can be tough on a mother’s bones. Estrogen, which regulates bone growth, drops sharply after birth, and lactation depletes calcium from the skeleton. However, nursing mothers still maintain strong, dense bones. A study in mice suggests a brain-released hormone might be the reason. Researchers report in Nature on […]
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A natural compound found in olives has been discovered to reduce blood sugar levels and accelerate weight loss quickly, similar to the effects of drugs like liraglutide and metformin used for diabetes. This discovery could pave the way for developing safe, natural, and affordable treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes. “Current lifestyle changes and
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Two lion siblings have set a new record for long-distance swimming, crossing a dangerous river filled with crocodiles and hippos in a quest to find female mates. The nighttime swim across the Kazinga Channel in Uganda was captured by an H20T thermal camera mounted on a DJI Matrice 300 drone.
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A fully automated “smart factory” in Changping, Beijing, manufactures Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable phones, the MIX Fold 4 and MIX Flip, at a rate of about one every three seconds, 24/7. This 80,000-square-meter (860,000-sq-ft) facility, Xiaomi’s new Changping production facility, operates without human intervention thanks to its 11 fully automated production lines. Xiaomi’s proprietary “Pengpai Intelligent
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Being thankful for what you have and maintaining a positive outlook could lead to longer life, according to a new study involving nearly 50,000 older nurses in the US. Researchers from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health conducted the study, suggesting that an attitude of gratitude correlates with increased longevity, particularly in relation
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In China, there is approximately one guide dog for every 40,000 blind individuals. To address this shortage and ensure safe navigation for users, researchers are developing a six-legged, AI-enhanced robotic dog. According to a press release citing the China Blind Association, over 17 million people in China are blind, but there are only slightly more
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Scientists have discovered a new source of dangerous “forever chemical” pollution in the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in most electric vehicles. Certain lithium-ion battery technologies incorporate PFAS chemicals (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to reduce flammability and improve electrical conductivity. According to a peer-reviewed study in the journal Nature Communications, scientists have found high levels of PFAS
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A comprehensive study by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has further confirmed the connection between autism and the gut microbiome. In contrast to previous research that focused solely on bacteria, this study also investigated fungi, archaea, and viruses in the digestive tract. The team developed an advanced assay that revealed a correlation
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Just over ten years ago, a robotic rover on Mars provided a long-awaited answer to a critical question: it confirmed the presence of organic material buried in the sediment of the planet’s ancient lakebeds. Since then, we have continued to discover organic molecules on Mars, distributed in a manner indicating widespread carbon chemistry on our
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Europe will re-enter the heavy lift rocket market on July 9, 2024, with the maiden flight of the Ariane 6, which will carry nearly a dozen satellites and experiments. The launch window at Kourou, French Guiana, begins at 2:00 pm EDT. Here’s how you can watch. ESA has eagerly anticipated the launch of Ariane 6
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