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The Pandemic May Have Aged Our Brains—Even Without Infection

Healthcare, Medicine /

Emerging research suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic may have aged our brains, even in those who never contracted the virus. A recent study found that stressors such as social isolation, health fears, and general uncertainty during the pandemic period were enough to accelerate brain aging—especially among older adults, men, and individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. […]

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One Diet Soda a Day May Boost Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 38%

Healthcare, Medicine /

A groundbreaking 14-year study has revealed that consuming artificially sweetened beverages may raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by over a third—an even greater increase than that linked to sugary drinks. These findings challenge the widespread belief that diet sodas are a healthier alternative, suggesting they might have their own metabolic consequences. A

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How 28.5 Million Shrimp Fuel One of Nature’s Most Drastic Fat Loss Transformations

Biology /

Though humpback whales may appear serene and slow-moving, they undergo one of the most extreme weight-loss transformations in the animal kingdom—losing around 36% of their body weight in under two months. Remarkably, they manage this without the harmful tissue breakdown seen in other species during starvation. New research is now shedding light on the massive

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What Can You Actually Do With Unitree’s $6,000 Humanoid Robot?

Applied Science, Robotics /

Chinese robotics company Unitree has unveiled the R1—its most budget-friendly humanoid robot yet—with a surprisingly low price tag of just $5,900. That’s less than the cost of a high-end Leica Q3 camera, making it remarkably accessible for a robot that can walk and respond to commands. Compact Build with Functional Capabilities Standing just under 4

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New Haptic Technology Brings the Sensation of Touch to Virtual Reality Experiences

Applied Science, Robotics /

USC researchers have created a wearable system that allows for more natural and emotionally rich interactions in shared virtual environments, expanding opportunities in remote work, education, healthcare, and more. Restoring the Power of Touch in a Digital World Touch is essential to human communication and connection, helping build trust, regulate stress, and form emotional bonds

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World’s First Lunar Radio Telescope Gears Up for a Far‑Side Expedition

Astronomy, Planetary Science, Science /

Radio astronomers crave silence, so the inaugural off‑planet radio telescope is headed somewhere truly quiet: the Moon’s hidden hemisphere. The Lunar Surface Electromagnetics Experiment – Night (LuSEE‑Night) will touch down on the far side, using the lunar bulk to muffle the cacophony of Earth‑generated radio chatter. Revolutionizing Astronomy Through Radio Waves Radio astronomy has completely reshaped our

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The World’s First fully Effective HIV Prevention Drug has Been Approved and is Being Rolled Out Globally

Healthcare, Medicine /

After 44 years of battling the HIV epidemic, a major breakthrough may finally turn the tide. The first HIV drug to offer 100% protection through just two injections a year has been approved a milestone that could save millions of lives worldwide. To ensure broad access, the drug’s developers have signed royalty-free agreements with six

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Why Only Older Adults Experience The Natural Vascular Benefits Of Beets

Food, Healthcare /

“Beet juice may help lower blood pressure, but new research shows that its effectiveness depends on your age and the bacteria living in your mouth.” Scientists have found that the microbes living on the tongue are essential for converting the dietary nitrate in beets into nitric oxide—a compound that supports healthy blood flow, heart function,

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Humanoid Robots Symbolize China’s Ambitions in AI

Applied Science, Robotics /

From serving craft beer and playing mahjong to stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at this weekend’s World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai showcased China’s advancing AI capabilities and aspirations. China Showcases AI Progress at Annual Event Amid Push to Rival U.S. in Tech and Regulation The annual event serves as a

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