Credit: Depositphotos Millions worldwide receive prescriptions for the medication finasteride, commonly known as Propecia or Proscar, to address male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate. However, a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that it may offer an unexpected and potentially life-saving advantage: reducing cholesterol levels and decreasing the overall risk of cardiovascular...
Credit: Depositphotos Sleep aids in solidifying our memory of complex associations, thereby facilitating the recollection of entire event sequences. For a while, researchers have been aware that sleep plays a role in consolidating our memories of facts and episodic events. However, previous research has primarily focused on straightforward associations, such as those formed when learning new vocabulary. Understanding...
Perovskite solar cell partially transparent under sunlight. Credit: KOREA INSTITUTE OF ENERGY RESEARCH(KIER) According to a recent press release, researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in solar cell technology, developing perovskite-based semi-transparent solar cells with an unprecedented energy conversion efficiency of 21.68 percent. Advancements in Solar Cell Technology Solar...
Approximately 90% of global trade goods are transported via shipping across oceans. Credit: Unsplash. A London-based climate tech startup, Seabound, introduced a pioneering carbon capture system aboard the Sounion Trader container ship, marking a significant step in decarbonizing shipping. During a two-month voyage from Turkey to the Persian Gulf, Seabound's experimental pilot project successfully captured 78...
With just a single charge, you could journey to [insert a destination approximately 1,000 kilometers away] from your current location. Credit: Unsplash. One of the primary concerns in the transition from petrol-based vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) revolves around the range issue – how far can an EV travel on a single charge? However, researchers...
Anti-obesity drugs alone may not be effective at maintaining weight loss. Credit: Pixaobay Cutting-edge medications for obesity such as injectable liraglutide, marketed as Saxenda, produce notable outcomes within the initial year. Recent studies investigate the sustainability of these results post-treatment cessation. Recently, there has been a rapid surge in popularity for the latest class of weight-loss...
Lab-grown testicles may advance our understanding of the organs and translate into new treatments for infertilityDepositphotos Scientists have produced artificial testicle organoids closely mimicking authentic ones. This advancement offers a hopeful avenue for research, potentially enhancing our comprehension of organ development and leading to treatments for male infertility. Organoids, miniature 3D organs grown in labs mainly...
Intuitive Machines' lander captured this stunning view of Earth en route to the Moon. Credit: Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines stands on the cusp of a historic milestone. It aims to become the first private company to achieve a soft landing on the Moon, marking a pivotal moment in space exploration. The endeavor, slated for tomorrow,...
Engineers Employ AI to Manage Fusion Power Integration into the Grid. Credit: Google DeepMind Deep within the confines of the tokamak, a toroidal chamber sculpted to embrace the marvels of nuclear fusion, hydrogen atoms collide with immense force, birthing a searing plasma hotter than the sun. Nuclear fusion is key to sustainable energy, leveraging hydrogen isotopes,...
Chinese Air Force J-20 Stealth Fighter Jets Showcase Skills at Air Show in Changchun, Jilin Province. Credit: Yang Pan/China Ministry of Defense. Traditionally, aircraft are designed to be highly visible for safety reasons, except military planes, which prioritize stealth. Various methods have been employed to minimize visibility through materials, design, and technologies to reduce the...
