scitke logo sem fundo 600x290

Science

Design Sem Nome 29

Scientists Discover Brain Vascular Changes Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience, Science /

The blood-brain barrier (BBB)—a network of blood vessels and tissues that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood—is disrupted in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic and collaborators have now identified unique molecular signatures of BBB dysfunction, potentially leading to new diagnostic and treatment methods. Discovery and Analysis of Molecular Signatures “These […]

Scientists Discover Brain Vascular Changes Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease Read More »

Assassins Creed 1

Nighttime Light Exposure Can raise your Type 2 Diabetes Risk by up to 67%

Healthcare, Medicine, Science /

In a large study involving 85,000 participants, Flinders University researchers discovered that exposure to light at night increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, regardless of daytime activities. “Exposure to light at night can disrupt circadian rhythms, altering insulin secretion and glucose metabolism,” stated Andrew Phillips, an associate professor from the College of Medicine

Nighttime Light Exposure Can raise your Type 2 Diabetes Risk by up to 67% Read More »

Design Sem Nome 5 1

Something Strange is Occurring in Earth’s Inner Core

Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science /

A new study seems to support the contentious idea that the Earth’s inner core’s rotation has decelerated. Decades of earthquake data indicate that since around 2010, the inner core has been rotating more slowly than the mantle and surface, according to research published on June 12 in Nature. This study appears to confirm a controversial

Something Strange is Occurring in Earth’s Inner Core Read More »

Design Sem Nome 27

Slow-Release Ketamine Tablet Reduces Depression Levels By 50%

Healthcare, Medicine /

A clinical trial revealed that a slow-release, twice-weekly ketamine tablet significantly reduced depression symptoms. “Unlike current ketamine treatments requiring medical supervision, this tablet can be taken at home.” Over the past 20 years, research has primarily focused on injectable and nasal spray ketamine, which necessitates medical monitoring for two hours post-administration. This new tablet form

Slow-Release Ketamine Tablet Reduces Depression Levels By 50% Read More »

Design Sem Nome 4

GR-1 Humanoid Uses Multi-Camera Vision

Robotics, Science /

Fourier Intelligence’s engineers opted for a vision-only approach with their sleek GR-1 general-purpose humanoid, foregoing a full suite of next-generation sensors like radar and LiDAR. Six RGB cameras positioned around its frame equip the GR-1 with a complete 360-degree view of its surroundings. This configuration supports the creation of a birds-eye-view map using camera data,

GR-1 Humanoid Uses Multi-Camera Vision Read More »

Assassins Creed

Garlic May Help Reduce Blood Sugar and Cholesterol

Healthcare, Medicine, Science /

Incorporating garlic into your diet—whether fresh, sprinkled, or infused in oil—can help manage blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A meta-analysis of 22 studies with 29 randomized, controlled trials by researchers from Southeast University and Xizang Minzu University in China has confirmed that garlic consumption is associated with reduced glucose and certain fat molecules. Glucose and

Garlic May Help Reduce Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Read More »

Design Sem Nome 1

The Anti-Aging Compound Rejuvenates Youth Indicators Effectively

Biology, Genetics, Science /

In 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 MD Anderson Cancer Center investigated telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT), an enzyme crucial for synthesizing and elongating telomeres—the

The Anti-Aging Compound Rejuvenates Youth Indicators Effectively Read More »

Design Sem Nome 2024 06 23T213913.641

Autonomous Humanoid Robot Shadow-Boxes with Limited Kung Fu Proficiency

Robotics, Science /

Researchers 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 like folding laundry. Zipeng Fu, Qingqing Zhao, and Qi Wu led the development of

Autonomous Humanoid Robot Shadow-Boxes with Limited Kung Fu Proficiency Read More »

Design Sem Nome 15

New Dinosaur Named After a Deity Due to its Unique Headgear

Biology, Science /

The 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 skull in 2019 in northern Montana, near the US-Canada border. As they began assembling

New Dinosaur Named After a Deity Due to its Unique Headgear Read More »

Scroll to Top