WEIRD SCIENCE
Getting optimal sleep could reduce the risk of diabetic complications. DALL-E – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 14 – Not getting the optimal amount of sleep increases the risk of damage to small blood vessels in the eyes and kidneys of type 2 diabetics, …
A Martian meteorite in cross-polarized light. This meteorite is dominated by the mineral olivine. Each grain is about half a millimeter across. By James Day – By James Day, Professor of Geosciences, University of California, San Diego Published: 2024 Jul 12 – Of …
Being a night owl might not be a bad thing – for your brain, at least. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 12 – ‘Night owls’ traditionally get a bit of a rough time of it, with numerous studies linking staying up late …
The Make It Extreme team has created an electric monowheel from scratch. Make It Extreme. View 6 Images – By Paul Ridden 2024 Jul 11 – As we noted back in 2018, monowheels are “kind of ridiculous, largely pointless and far from a practical …
Kids with autism spectrum disorder showed distinct changes to gut microorganisms. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 09 – Autism spectrum disorder is associated with distinct changes to the composition and functioning of a wide range of gut microorganisms, according to a new …
Savor uses chemistry to make ‘butter’ that tastes just like the real thing. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 09 – Bill Gates has thrown his weight – and his money – behind a Californian startup that believes it can make a rich, fatty …
Scientists believe this blue frog sighting is a “once-in-a-lifetime” chance. Jake Barker/AWC – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 08 – An amphibian has lived up to its name, swapping out its usual green coloring for bright blue, in the first-ever record of a magnificent …
The GLP-1RA class of drugs, which includes Ozempic, reduces the risk of 10 out of 13 obesity-associated cancers. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 07 – The popular class of antidiabetic and weight loss drugs known as GLP-1RAs, which includes Ozempic and Wegovy, …
WiFi signals can be used like radars, mapping out everything and everyone in your home in 3D – image created using generative tools – By Michael Irving 2024 Jul 05 – Wi-Fi security usually means keeping virtual intruders off your network, but a new …
Engineered mRNA has caused cells to produce their own therapeutic proteins. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 05 – Engineered mRNA has turned cells into tiny biofactories, producing medications to successfully treat an inflammatory skin condition and two types of cancer, according to …
