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Scientists investigating the way a certain type of fat behaves in response to cold have made a discovery that could have ramifications for cancer treatment. The breakthrough centers on the way the body metabolizes glucose, and hints at the possibility … Continue reading Cold-activated brown fat soaks up glucose to starve tumors of fuel
Scientists analyzing fossilized teeth unearthed in Bulgaria around 40 years ago have traced them to their original owner, which they believe to be Europe’s last giant panda. A close relative of the giant pandas found in China today, the species feature… Continue reading Europe’s last known panda struggled to chew bamboo
It didn’t take long for the images from the James Webb Space Telescope to start demonstrating the incredible power of the instrument, revealing some of the universe’s notable landmarks in fascinating new detail. Another stunning example of this has arr… Continue reading James Webb shines incredible new light on chaotic Cartwheel Galaxy
With real uncertainty clouding the world’s supply of lithium, alternative battery chemistries will be crucial as we continue our uptake of electric vehicles and mobile devices. One exciting candidate in this space is sodium-ion, and a research team in … Continue reading Powdered sodium battery design promises a 15% leap in energy density
Looking to offer an on-demand energy solution for emergency scenarios, camping trips and the growing hordes of remote workers, BioLite has introduced a pair of power banks designed for folks on the go. The newly launched BaseCharge Series offers solar … Continue reading BioLite’s BaseCharge power banks pair with solar for life off-grid
Texan outdoor gear company Solo Stove has today introduced the second-generation of its popular smokeless fire pits, this time taking aim at the troublesome cleanup associated with burning wood down to an ash.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, Lifesty… Continue reading Solo Stove’s updated fire pits keep the smoke and mess to a minimum
While science continues to identify and unravel the role of the thousands of proteins in the human body, many of them are too small to be picked up with current techniques. These ghost microproteins live in what scientists refer to as the “dark matter”… Continue reading Yale’s cellular spray paint highlights “dark matter” of the genome
Now in its fourth year, each edition of the Minimalist Photography Awards continues to impress with its celebration of all things simple, and the 2022 winners carry this torch in awe-inspiring style. Compelling architecture, stunning snaps from the str… Continue reading Style reigns supreme in the 2022 Minimalist Photography Awards
The composition of our gut microbiome is known to influence many elements of the human body, and new lines of research are uncovering some fascinating insights around how this extends to athletic performance. The latest findings in this space suggest t… Continue reading Stable gut bacteria linked to improved long-distance running performance
Infections can trigger all kinds of reactions in the human body, and one of the most extreme is sepsis. This life-threatening complication causes more than 250,000 deaths in the US each year, but a new artificial intelligence system developed at Johns … Continue reading Bedside AI warning system for sepsis reduces mortality by nearly 20%