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Although it has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, regulatory bodies have warned against the use of celastrol due to the potential for nasty side effects. But the compound ha… Continue reading Obesity breakthrough safely mimics weight-loss effects of plant compound
The world’s watercraft that run on petrol and diesel play no small part in air pollution and climate change, and recently we’re seeing how hydrogen could come to offer a more sustainable alternative. Sweden’s Green City Ferries AB is wasting no time ex… Continue reading World-first zero-emission catamaran set for service in Sweden
For centuries, the famously colorful and chaotic atmosphere of Jupiter has intrigued astronomers seeking to understand the secrets behind its swirling, stunning sheath of cloud cover. NASA’s pioneering Juno probe has continued to peel back this curtain… Continue reading NASA’s Juno probe delivers first 3D picture of Jupiter’s atmosphere
Scientists in Japan investigating new treatments for asthma have made a promising discovery, finding a fermented soybean product can help temper inflammation associated with the condition in animal models. The food supplement appeared to induce these a… Continue reading Asthma study hints at benefits of soy for tackling airway inflammation
Back in 2016, we caught wind of an interesting research project looking to make use of Amsterdam’s famously abundant waterways by deploying autonomous vessels to transport people and goods. These so-called Roboats have undergone a number of redesigns i… Continue reading MIT deploys first full-scale autonomous Roboat on canals of Amsterdam
Over the past decade or so, research has shone a light on the different types of fat in the human body, and shown us how some are more desirable than others when it comes to keeping in shape. A new study has revealed a novel signaling pathway through w… Continue reading Obesity breakthrough reveals how cell “uncoupling” promotes fat burning
When sourcing drinking water in the great outdoors it can pay to take no chances, and a new line of bottles co-developed by CamelBak and Lifestraw is designed to keep risk of contamination to a minimum. The drinking vessels pack two lots of filtering t… Continue reading CamelBak’s latest bottles integrate LifeStraw’s water filtering tech
A massive marine park entering its final phase of construction in the United Arab Emirates will invite visitors to enjoy the world’s largest indoor aquarium once completed sometime next year. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be home to tens of thousands of mari… Continue reading World’s largest aquarium nears completion in Abu Dhabi
The role stem cells play in hair loss is one scientists continue to investigate from all kinds of angles, and a new study has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism by which they influence follicle health. The discovery demonstrates how these cells c… Continue reading Maintaining stem cell stickiness could be the key to battling baldness
The time-honored utility knife with its retractible blade is an indispensable tool for many, and has undergone many iterations over the years. Californian startup Aerocrafted has now put forward a particularly minimalist one, doing away with fasteners … Continue reading Titanium Sideslip utility knife keeps moving parts to a minimum