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Arthritis drug mimics “young blood” transfusions to reverse aging in mice
Scientists have used an existing arthritis drug to rejuvenate the blood stem cells of elderly mice. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2023 Feb 05 – In what sounds like dystopian sci-fi, researchers have recently shown that infusions of youthful blood can improve the health …
Newly discovered Earth-sized planet might be right for life
One idea of what the surface of a water-rich planet orbiting a red dwarf star might look like. NASA/Ames Research Center/Daniel Rutter – By Michael Franco 2023 Feb 03 – Searching the galaxy for planets like Earth is a slow-going needle-in-a-haystack proposition. In fact, …
Rustic tiny house has a spacious interior and a balcony up top
As its name suggests, Lisa’s 30 x 10 Tiny Home measures 30 x 10 ft (9.1 x 3 m), which means it’s around 2 ft (0.6 m) wider than most tiny houses we cover. MitchCraft Tiny Homes View gallery – 15 images – …
CRISPR study questions everything we know about “love hormone” oxytocin
A new study unexpectedly found prairie voles genetically modified to carry no oxytocin receptors still formed strong social bonds and retained the ability to nurse offspring. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2023 Feb 02 – Using cutting-edge gene editing technology researchers have engineered prairie …
Researchers call for health warning labels on ultra-processed foods
Some researchers are calling for health warning labels to be put on ultra-processed food packaging. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2023 Feb 01 – A study looking at the health records of nearly 200,000 people in the United Kingdom has found a link between …
Lab-grown ancient nose receptors reveal how our ancestors smelled
Scientists have compared the smell sensitivity of modern and ancient humans. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2023 Jan 31 – Our ancestors probably didn’t smell good, but did they smell well? A new study has grown odor receptors from Neanderthals and Denisovans, and tested …
“Robot” made of shape-shifting matter liquefies to escape jail
A humanoid “robot” made of a phase-change material shifts from solid and liquid to escape jail, in just one demonstration of the new tech. Wang And Pan et al – By Michael Irving 2023 Jan 30 – Researchers have created a new class of …
DARPA nails latest US hypersonic missile test flight
Artist’s concept of the Lockheed Martin hypersonic missile. Lockheed Martin – By David Szondy 2023 Jan 30 – A DARPA-led project has successfully completed the final test of Lockheed Martin’s Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) missile. Powered by an Aerojet Rocketdyne scramjet, the craft …
Study shows that milk’s flavor may be affected by packaging material
As far as milk flavor is concerned, plastic containers appear to be a better choice than paperboard cartons. Depositphotos – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Jan 27 – When it comes to the different types of milk containers, you might think that the only reasons …
Plant discovery could lead to wider use of bee-friendly pesticides
The Chinaberry produces a natural bee-friendly pesticide known as azadirone. John Innes Centre – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Jan 26 – It’s a sad fact that even though bees are essential to pollinating crops, they’re also harmed by the pesticides used on those very …
Potentially useful new microalgae discovered in a home aquarium
Green lines with dots show a pure culture of Medakamo hakoo streaked onto an agar medium. Sachihiro Matsunaga – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Jan 27 – Microalgae are widely used in products such as biofuels, nutritional supplements and cosmetics. A newly-described type has been …
How has the inside of the Earth stayed as hot as the Sun’s surface for billions of years?
The slice you see cut out of the Earth reveals its core, depicted here in bright yellow. fhm/E+ via Getty Images – By Shichun Huang, Associate Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee Published: 2023 Jan 23 – Curious Kids is …
Earth’s inner core may have stopped spinning – but what does that mean?
An artist’s impression of the inner structure of the Earth. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2023 Jan 24 – The inner Earth is a mysterious place, and now scientists may have uncovered a strange new secret. According to a new study, the Earth’s inner …
How some enslaved Black people stayed in Southern slaveholding states – and found freedom
Black fugitives fleeing slavery on the Underground Railroad, Photo 12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images – By Viola Franziska Müller, Postdoctoral researcher and lecturer in history, University of Bonn Published: 2023 Jan 24 – For generations, the Underground Railroad has been the quintessential …
Flamboyant Italian clothes defeat facial recognition without masks
Capable’s clothing uses patterns designed to throw off AI object detection systems. Capable – By Loz Blain 2023 Jan 22 – They may be a little brutal on the eye, but Capable says its visually confusing and extremely pricey cotton knits are designed to …
‘People are shocked’: the Welsh firm breeding maggots to heal wounds
BioMonde supplies greenbottle larvae for treatment of non-squeamish patients across Europe. Micah Flores and Daniel Morris with some members of their latest larvae crop. Photograph: Adrian Sherratt/The Guardian By Julia Kollewe Last modified on 2023 Jan 22 – Tens of thousands of …
‘Assassinated in cold blood’: activist killed protesting Georgia’s ‘Cop City’
Killing of Manuel Esteban Páez Terán, who opposed training facility, is ‘unprecedented’ in history of environmental activism, experts say. Manuel Esteban Páez Terán. Photograph: Gabe Eisen – By Timothy Pratt in Atlanta Last modified on 2023 Jan 21 – Belkis Terán spoke with …
Micro-cabin with rock-like finish blends into a French forest
Thérèse is located in a rural forested area of Sergy, in eastern France, and is part of a local artistic residency. Dylan Perrenoud View gallery – 6 images – By Adam Williams 2023 Jan 20 – Back in 2014, Bureau (formerly Bureau A) constructed …
For weight loss, how much you eat is more important than when you eat
Research findings indicate smaller meals and eating less frequently are more important to losing weight than the time of day one eats. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2023 Jan 19 – A new study led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School …
What is involuntary manslaughter? A law professor explains the charge facing Alec Baldwin for ‘Rust’ shooting death
Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, in late 2021 while filming a movie in New Mexico. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong – By Peter A. Joy, Henry Hitchcock Professor of Law, School of Law, Washington University in St Louis – …
Just six minutes of vigorous exercise a day could keep your brain healthy
A new study found six minutes of high intensity cycling was most effective at raising circulating levels of a brain protein associated with cognitive health. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2023 Jan 13 – Just six minutes of intense aerobic exercise a day could …
World’s oldest runestone found in Norway, archaeologists say
The 2,000-year-old inscription is among the earliest examples of words recorded in writing. The discovery of millennia-old runic writing is a ‘sensational’ find, say archaeologists. Photograph: Javad Parsa/NTB/AFP/Getty Images – AP in Copenhagen Last modified on 2023 Jan 17 – Archaeologists in Norway …
If plants are so intelligent, should we stop eating them?
Recent research suggests plants may be able to learn and communicate. This really put me off my baked potato. Plant intelligence … salad seedlings being dug in at an allotment. Photograph: Betsie Van der Meer/Getty Images – By Emma Beddington Last modified on …
Former Republican candidate arrested over shootings targeting Democrat homes
Solomón Peña ran for the New Mexico state legislature in 2022, but lost to the Democrat incumbent. Solomón Peña, a Republican candidate for New Mexico, was taken into custody in connection with a recent series of shootings targeting Democrats Photograph: Roberto E Rosales/AP …
History revisited: what the isolationist Qing dynasty tells us about Xi Jinping’s China
Promotion of historian who spearheaded rehabilitation of the Qing period prompts speculation that the past is being reinterpreted to bolster President Xi. Manchu men, from the group that ruled China during the Qing dynasty, circa 1901. Photograph: Granger/Historical Picture Archive/Alamy – By Verna …
Native eastern fence lizards changed their bodies and behavior in response to invasive red imported fire ants
Lizards that do or do not share space with invasive fire ants will react differently to this scenario. Tracy Langkilde and Travis Robbins, CC BY-ND – By Catherine Tylan Postdoctoral Researcher in Biology, Penn State And by Tracy Langkilde Professor of Biology and …
Sasquatch off-road camper trailer is as stealthy and burly as namesake
Sasquatch Highland 60 expedition camper trailer. Sasquatch Expedition Campers View gallery – 21 images – By C.C. Weiss 2023 Jan 13 – Yet another compelling camping trailer startup of the post-pandemic era, Sasquatch Expedition Campers made its intentions very clear by launching a couple …
Steadicam inventor turns his attention to mobility aids, with the Zeen
Garrett Brown takes the Zeen for a spin. Zeen View gallery – 4 images – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Jan 11 – Back in the 1970s Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam, a tool that revolutionized the field of film production. His latest creation is …
Svante Pääbo: ‘It’s maybe time to rethink our idea of Neanderthals’
The Swedish geneticist on winning the Nobel prize, his laureate father and early man’s sensitive side. Svante Pääbo says becoming a Nobel laureate has been ‘a burden … but a pleasant burden’. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/Getty Images – By Kate Connolly in Leipzig 2023 …
Are gas stoves bad for your health?
Here’s why the federal government is considering new safety regulations. Federal regulators are examining the health effects of emissions from gas stoves. SolStock via Getty Images – By Jonathan Levy, Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental Health, Boston University Updated: 2023 Jan 10 …
Researchers warn of potentially fatal condition for open-water swimmers
Swimming-induced pulmonary oedema involves the accumulation of fluid in the lungs of swimmers without it having been inhaled. Members of the She Swims group going for their new year swim in Falmouth. Sport England estimates that 2.7 million people participated in some form …
Secret ingredient found to help ancient Roman concrete self-heal
A new study reveals how ancient Roman concrete structures can still be standing after 2,000 years. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2023 Jan 08 – Neglect a modern concrete structure for a few decades and it’ll start to fall apart – and yet, structures …
Visualizing the inside of cells at previously impossible resolutions provides vivid insights into how they work
Cryo-electron tomography shows what molecules look like in high-resolution – in this case, the virus that causes COVID-19. Nanographics, CC BY-SA – By Jeremy Berg, Professor of Computational and Systems Biology, Associate Senior Vice Chancellor for Science Strategy and Planning, University of Pittsburgh Published: …
The best of the Close-Up Photographer of the Year awards
3rd Place – Fungi. Slime Mould (Didymium squamulosum) growing along the edge of a holly leaf in a Hertfordshire woodland. Andy Sands/cupoty.com View gallery – 21 images – By Rich Haridy 2023 Jan 05 – The winner of the latest Close-Up Photographer of the …
Pepper changed the world – but how many people know that?
Colonialism was born from the greed for spices and led to today’s globalised world. I know because it’s my family’s story. ‘The desire for spices such as pepper drove European expeditions eastwards.’ Photograph: fcafotodigital/Getty Images – By Anna Sulan Masing Last modified on …
SmallRig P20 steadies smartphone videography, folds into a capsule
The SmallRig P20 is presently on Kickstarter. SmallRig – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Jan 05 – Although smartphones now shoot amazing video, their form factor still makes them difficult to hold steady while filming. The SmallRig P20 is the latest device designed to address …
New heat-free plant press yields biofuel and antivirals
Crushing cedar chips created a less efficient biofuel than crushing planks, due to the internal structures of the materials. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2023 Jan 04 – Before plant material can be turned into biofuel to power things like giant jets and speedy …
How the Earth’s tilt creates short, cold January days
The Sun rises in Midland, Michigan, shortly after 8 a.m. on 2017 Jan 13. Christian Collins/Flickr, CC BY-SA – By Deanna Hence, Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Published: 2022 Jan 10 – Above the equator, Winter officially begins …
Drink water, live longer? Study finds link between hydration and aging
New research has found a correlation between blood biomarkers of hydration and aging. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2023 Jan 02 – A fascinating study from researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests people who don’t drink enough fluids could be at …
Greta Thunberg ends year with one of the greatest tweets in history
Thunberg’s funny exchange is a reminder of the connection between machismo, misogyny and hostility to climate action. ‘He was hoping to promote himself with his sneer at Thunberg; he managed to raise his visibility just in time to make news of his arrest.’ …
Arthritis drug mimics “young blood” transfusions to reverse aging in mice
Scientists have used an existing arthritis drug to rejuvenate the blood stem cells of elderly mice. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2023 Feb 05 – In what sounds like dystopian sci-fi, researchers have recently shown that infusions of youthful blood can improve the health …
Newly discovered Earth-sized planet might be right for life
One idea of what the surface of a water-rich planet orbiting a red dwarf star might look like. NASA/Ames Research Center/Daniel Rutter – By Michael Franco 2023 Feb 03 – Searching the galaxy for planets like Earth is a slow-going needle-in-a-haystack proposition. In fact, …
Rustic tiny house has a spacious interior and a balcony up top
As its name suggests, Lisa’s 30 x 10 Tiny Home measures 30 x 10 ft (9.1 x 3 m), which means it’s around 2 ft (0.6 m) wider than most tiny houses we cover. MitchCraft Tiny Homes View gallery – 15 images – …
CRISPR study questions everything we know about “love hormone” oxytocin
A new study unexpectedly found prairie voles genetically modified to carry no oxytocin receptors still formed strong social bonds and retained the ability to nurse offspring. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2023 Feb 02 – Using cutting-edge gene editing technology researchers have engineered prairie …
Researchers call for health warning labels on ultra-processed foods
Some researchers are calling for health warning labels to be put on ultra-processed food packaging. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2023 Feb 01 – A study looking at the health records of nearly 200,000 people in the United Kingdom has found a link between …
Lab-grown ancient nose receptors reveal how our ancestors smelled
Scientists have compared the smell sensitivity of modern and ancient humans. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2023 Jan 31 – Our ancestors probably didn’t smell good, but did they smell well? A new study has grown odor receptors from Neanderthals and Denisovans, and tested …
“Robot” made of shape-shifting matter liquefies to escape jail
A humanoid “robot” made of a phase-change material shifts from solid and liquid to escape jail, in just one demonstration of the new tech. Wang And Pan et al – By Michael Irving 2023 Jan 30 – Researchers have created a new class of …
DARPA nails latest US hypersonic missile test flight
Artist’s concept of the Lockheed Martin hypersonic missile. Lockheed Martin – By David Szondy 2023 Jan 30 – A DARPA-led project has successfully completed the final test of Lockheed Martin’s Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) missile. Powered by an Aerojet Rocketdyne scramjet, the craft …
Study shows that milk’s flavor may be affected by packaging material
As far as milk flavor is concerned, plastic containers appear to be a better choice than paperboard cartons. Depositphotos – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Jan 27 – When it comes to the different types of milk containers, you might think that the only reasons …
Plant discovery could lead to wider use of bee-friendly pesticides
The Chinaberry produces a natural bee-friendly pesticide known as azadirone. John Innes Centre – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Jan 26 – It’s a sad fact that even though bees are essential to pollinating crops, they’re also harmed by the pesticides used on those very …