Just Plain WEIRD #2
The VIBE pill activates muscles around the stomach, which sets off a chain reaction of hormones that suppresses appetite and might be a less invasive alternative to gastric surgeries. MIT News – By Michael Irving 2023 Dec 26 – Although we might ignore it …
The PhoneCam was inspired by the body cameras worn by police officers and other first responders PhoneCam By Ben Coxworth 2023 Dec 20 – Sometimes, violent people rein in their aggressive behavior if they know they’re being recorded on video. Whipping out your …
By Paul McClure – Treatment with a supplementary ‘chemical chaperone’ has been shown to reduce protein plaques and improve cognitive performance in Alzheimer’s disease. Depositphotos. – A new study has found that treatment with a ‘chemical chaperone’ assists in reducing the accumulation of protein …
Joel Roberts Poinsett is given credit for bringing the popular red and green plant to the U.S. Constantine Johnny/Getty Images Published: 2023 Dec 19 Author Lindsay Schakenbach Regele, Assistant Professor of History, Miami University If people know the name Joel Roberts Poinsett …
The Mugatu robot is one example of what is known as a “passive dynamic walker”. Carnegie Mellon University By Ben Coxworth 2023 Dec 22 Walking bipedal robots excel at tasks such as traversing uneven terrain, but because they’re so mechanically complex, they can’t be …
A study has found that sniffing female tears reduces male aggression. Depositphotos By Paul McClure 2023 Dec 21 A fascinating study has found that sniffing female tears significantly reduced male aggression and decreased activity in aggression-related brain networks. It’s suggested that the effect, which …
Trees aren’t just awkward sleeping spots for these bashful bears. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Dec 19 – Scientists have discovered that the giant panda, long considered a bit of a loner, has a surprisingly active social life, communicating with friends and family …
A study found that the effects of alcohol intake on sperm take longer than initially thought to disappear. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Dec 14 – A study has found that it takes longer than previously thought for the negative effects of alcohol …
Researchers have been able to accurately diagnose autism in children using AI to screen retinal photographs. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Dec 17 – Researchers have taken photographs of children’s retinas and screened them using a deep learning AI algorithm to diagnose autism …
Nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and other gingerbread spices. Almaje/iStock via Getty Images – By Serina DeSalvio, Ph.D. Candidate in Genetics and Genomics, Texas A&M University Published: 2023 Dec 11 – Regardless of how you celebrate end-of-year holidays, food is probably central to your winter …
