WEIRD SCIENCE
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 …
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 …
Media literacy is more essential than ever. Wanlee Prachyapanaprai/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Monica Wang, Associate Professor of Public Health, Boston University – Published: 2023 Dec 13 – The global anti-vaccine movement and vaccine hesitancy that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic …
A study has found that Swedish Viking dentistry was surprisingly advanced. AI-generated by DALL-E View gallery – 3 images – By Paul McClure 2023 Dec 14 – Researchers have examined the teeth of Swedish Vikings and found that aside from evidence of decay and …
