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How to get a stronger core
Live Science - 9 May 2022 20:41
Discover how to get a stronger core and why it helps with flexibility, posture, reducing back pain and more
'Nanomagnetic' Computing Could Drastically Cut AI's Energy Use
Singularity Hub - 9 May 2022 16:00
As the Internet of Things expands, engineers want to embed AI into everything, but the amount of energy it requires is a challenge for the smallest and most remote devices. A new "nanomagnetic" computing approach could p...
Elon Musk apparently threatened by Russian space chief Dmitry Rogozin
Live Science - 9 May 2022 23:31
Russian space chief Dmitry Rogozin has apparently threatened Elon Musk, but the SpaceX founder and CEO doesn't seem too bothered.
Quantifying Cognitive Decline in Dogs Could Help Humans With Alzheimer's Disease
Neuroscience News - 9 May 2022 23:15
Researchers have developed a set of tests that can quantify cognitive changes in aging dogs and accurately detect canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, a disorder with similar pathology and outcomes as Alzheimer's disea...
Crystal study may resolve DNA mystery
Science Daily - 9 May 2022 23:10
Bioscientists have uncovered a tiny detail that could help us understand how DNA replicates with such astounding accuracy.
Methylation of tRNA-derived fragments regulates gene-silencing activity in bladder cancer
Science Daily - 9 May 2022 23:10
Researchers describe a novel form of gene regulation that is altered in bladder cancer, leading to the boosting of a gene pathway that helps the cancer cells survive during rapid growth. The work focuses on a 22-base fra...
Whatafit Resistance Bands review
Live Science - 9 May 2022 23:05
We break down whether Whatafit's 16-piece resistance band set is worth the investment, or if fitness fans should opt for other bands when working out at home
Key Epigenetic Markers in Vulnerability to Developing Food Addiction Identified
Neuroscience News - 9 May 2022 22:47
Common epigenetic markers associated with food addiction have been identified.
Stopping lung damage before it turns deadly
Science Daily - 9 May 2022 22:28
New research shows that hypoxia can activate the same group of immune cells that cause inflammation during asthma attacks.
Researchers identify key factors impacting adaptive therapy
Science Daily - 9 May 2022 22:28
Researchers have been investigating an alternative treatment approach called adaptive therapy that focuses on maintaining disease control instead of complete tumor cell elimination. Researchers used mathematical modeling...
Effects of Breastfeeding on Maternal Mental Health
Neuroscience News - 9 May 2022 22:16
A new systemic review concludes a positive association between breastfeeding and overall maternal mental health. The study found women who breastfeed have a significantly decreased risk of postpartum depression.
Earth: Facts about the Blue Planet
Live Science - 9 May 2022 22:06
Learn all about Earth, from how our planet formed to what it's made of to why life exists on our blue planet.
Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Neuropathy From Spinal Cord Injuries
Neuroscience News - 9 May 2022 21:54
Gene therapy that inhibits targeted nerve cell signals effectively improves symptoms of neuropathic pain without negative side effects in mouse models of spinal cord injury or peripheral nerve damage.
Inside big tech's $925 million plan to speed up carbon removal
New Scientist - 9 May 2022 21:30
Backed by Alphabet and Meta, Frontier is a $925 million approach borrowed from vaccine creation that hopes to boost embryonic companies taking carbon out of the atmosphere
Mediterranean Diet Helps Beat Depression in Young Men
Neuroscience News - 9 May 2022 21:13
Switching to a Mediterranean diet significantly improved symptoms of depression in young men, a new study reports.
Gene therapy shows promise in treating neuropathy from spinal cord injuries
Science Daily - 9 May 2022 21:07
Researchers report that a gene therapy that inhibits targeted nerve cell signaling effectively reduced neuropathic pain with no detectable side effects in mice with spinal cord or peripheral nerve injuries.
Hypertensive pregnancy disorders linked to future cardiac events
Science Daily - 9 May 2022 21:07
Women who experienced complications related to developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, during pregnancy had a 63% increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to new research.
Quantifying cognitive decline in dogs could help humans with Alzheimer's disease
Science Daily - 9 May 2022 21:07
Researchers have found that a suite of complimentary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline. The approach could not only aid owners in managing their elderly canine's care, but c...
Roe v Wade: Are period-tracking apps still safe to use in the US?
New Scientist - 9 May 2022 20:30
Some period-tracking apps share data with third parties. With the potential rolling back of abortion protections in the US, people are reassessing if the data collected by these apps could be used as evidence against the...
Chemical computer can be programmed to solve hard problems
New Scientist - 9 May 2022 19:30
A chemical computer can now be programmed to solve concrete problems. The way it performs calculations is closer to a brain than a traditional computer so may help researchers to better understand how brains work
What is a lunar eclipse?
Live Science - 9 May 2022 19:27
Lunar eclipses occur when the moon falls into Earth's shadow, creating a blood moon, and can be total, partial or penumbral. Here's when one will happen next.
T cell behavior determines which tumors respond to treatment
Science Daily - 9 May 2022 19:26
Immunotherapy unleashes the power of the immune system to fight cancer. However, for some patients, immunotherapy doesn't work, and new research may help explain why. When immune cells called T lymphocytes infiltrate mal...