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For the first time, there’s scientific evidence that a smaller, lesser known component of the cannabis plant – cannabinol – delivers better quality and longer sleep. It paves the way for finally having an effective sleep aid sourced from medical cannab… Continue reading Groundbreaking: ‘Sleepy weed’ shown to significantly improve sleep
Six years on from the first iMicro smartphone microscope, the team has unveiled its latest: the iMicro Q3p, a fingertip-sized, lightweight device that makes microscopy inexpensive, portable and accessible to anyone with a camera on their phone. What’s … Continue reading $35 lens turns any smartphone into a powerful microscope
Ever been caught in the crossfire of a wet dog firing droplets of water away from their fur with a mad shake? Well, they can’t help it. Scientists have discovered the underlying mechanism that drives dogs – and many other hairy mammals – to vigorously … Continue reading The fascinating brain talk that triggers a wet dog to ‘shake it off’
In good news for those averse to injections, GLP-1 agonist medication is a step closer to being offered in oral pill form, with AstraZeneca revealing “encouraging data” out of its Phase I study of its obesity and diabetes drug AZD5004.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Weight-loss pill passes important safety trial
Fascinating new findings into how clusters of ‘brain stars’ retain memories has changed what we know about how they’re held in our minds.
Tags: Baylor College of Medicine, Neuroscience, Brain, Memory, Alzheimer’s disease, PTSD, Neural Network, neurons
Continue reading ‘Brain stars’ store our memories like a microscopic filing cabinet
How do you keep a glass of beer cold the longest? By using science, of course. At least that’s what one researcher has turned to, finding the optimal shape of vessel that will keep a poured beer chilled for as long as possible while you drink it.Contin… Continue reading Beer science: This popular glass keeps your brew coldest, says physics
Whether you’re an avid birder or just a casual observer of the native feathered friends that visit your neck of the woods, you can now set up the ultimate high-tech feeding and water station that’s also incredibly low-maintenance. However, you might en… Continue reading Ultimate bird hangout has smart feeders, pool and 24/7 video stream
Finding time to exercise each day is a challenge for many people, but a new study of nearly 15,000 men and women found that adding as little as five minutes of activity to get your heart rate up is enough to lower blood pressure.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading 5 minutes of extra activity per day brings marked heart health benefits
Consistency is always the focus of exercise plans, which can lead people to giving up altogether if they miss a few workouts. But a new study has found that even after a 10-week break from strength training, it took people very little time to get back … Continue reading Muscle memory: A long break from exercise has little impact on strength
Consistency is always the focus of exercise plans, which can lead people to giving up altogether if they miss a few workouts. But a new study has found that even after a 10-week break from strength training, it took people very little time to get back … Continue reading Muscle memory: A long break from exercise has little impact on strength