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By suppressing just one protein, stores of white fat can switch to becoming calorie-burning beige fat, in a feat that so far has eluded scientists working on this long-studied area of obesity treatment.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, … Continue reading Weight-loss breakthrough hacks white fat to turn calorie-burning beige
‘Pandemic gardens’ were almost as popular as new pets and sourdough starters during 2020, but many of us learnt the hard way that indoor greenery is not always the easiest thing to keep healthy (or alive). This little gadget is out to change all of tha… Continue reading Clever gadget makes it (near) impossible to kill your houseplants
This enormous and important part of the animal kingdom may not be most people’s favorite, but insects are a diverse, resilient and ancient bunch that date back almost 400 million years. But because of their size, many of us don’t really get a chance to… Continue reading Otherworldly: Incredible images from the insect photography awards
In a massive study of 85,000 people, scientists at Flinders University have found that night-time exposure to light increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, independent of daytime activities.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Flin… Continue reading Late-night light raises your type 2 diabetes risk by up to 67%
In a world first, scientists have discovered that painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) have used favorable winds and a strategy of active flying and autopilot to fly across the world without stops, covering at least 4,200 km (2,600 miles). They be… Continue reading Butterfly takes epic 2,600-mile transatlantic flight, stuns scientists
Adults with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) will know that the condition presents challenges that impact many aspects of daily life: missed deadlines, debilitating task paralysis, forgotten appointments, poor time management and ‘to-do’ l… Continue reading ADHD robot coach works where apps and screens fail
An existing drug has shown it can significantly improve the quality of sleep for those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), so much so that many trial participants were able to hang up their CPAP machines. It could be the first therapeutic to … Continue reading First sleep apnea drug also boosts weight loss and heart health
A surprise result in a lab experiment has led to the discovery of an ancient biological stress pathway that can trigger cells to stop making what’s needed to grow hair. Scientists believe this opens the door to developing a pre-emptive strike, protecti… Continue reading Hair loss prevented by blocking ancient biological mechanism
It hasn’t been a great year for birds, from the ongoing avian influenza crisis to other more subtle changes such as shifts in insect and fish availability resulting in smaller clutches and offspring. With two-thirds of North American species now threat… Continue reading Birdlife in the balance: Winners of the 2024 Audubon Photography Awards
For the first time, researchers have shown how effective a simple walking plan is in recovering from and keeping at bay lower back pain episodes. Until now, this common-sense activity has only thought to have had some benefit.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Lower back pain relief lasts twice as long with easy walking plan