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New research has now zeroed in on the finer details of how weight gain and obesity can be a driver of sleep apnea, revealing that a reduction of fat in the tongue appears key to lessening the severity of its symptoms. Continue reading Reduction in tongue fat linked to less severe sleep apnea
With gold, beauty and weight are two sides of the same coin. Now, by mixing it with plastic instead of other metals, researchers have created a new form of gold with as little as one-10th the usual weight, but retaining the same purity. Continue reading Lightweight gold made of plastic is still as pure as your wedding ring
A study is suggesting VR may inhibit effective formation of visual memories, and in some contexts could result in poor educational results. The study hypothesizes the enhanced cognitive demands of VR potentially disrupt visual memory formation. Continue reading Virtual reality may prevent effective formation of visual memories
Many of the most pressing health problems of our time start with obesity. Now, researchers at Yale have identified an enzyme in mice that could be a potential target for future treatments, acting like a “doorman” that keeps carbs out of fat cells. Continue reading Fat cell “doorman” enzyme a new target for obesity treatment
Scientists in the UK have conducted an analysis of satellite data and uncovered a trend of new vegetation growth at high altitudes in the Himalayas, with the expanding coverage of plant life in-line with climate change modeling. Continue reading Climate change driving vegetation growth higher into the Himalayas
A large study out of China has found drinking green tea at least three times a week can be linked to longer lifespan and lower rates of heart disease and stroke. The same association was not seen in black tea drinkers. Continue reading Longer lifespan linked to green tea consumption in Chinese study
A new study by a team of Stanford University School of Medicine scientists suggests that the average human body temperature in the United States has decreased over the last century by about 0.58° and 1.06° F for women and men, respectively. Continue reading Human body temperature declined over the past two centuries
Rolls-Royce has revealed the radical state-of-the-art jet engine that will power the UK’s Tempest fighter plane when it enters service in 2035. The new engine will provide unprecedented amounts of electricity to power future energy weapons. Continue reading Rolls-Royce developing advanced jet engine to power Tempest fighter
There’s a problem with most bandages – because they adhere to the wound as it heals, they may reopen it when removed. A new wound dressing, however, doesn’t stick to wounds, yet it does help stop the bleeding. Continue reading New bandage material repels blood while also clotting it
It’s definitely annoying when you’re trying to swat a mosquito that’s flying around a room, but you lose track of where it is. Bzigo is designed to help, as it optically-tracks mozzies and then highlights them with an eye-safe laser. Continue reading Bzigo tracks and highlights wily mosquitoes