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In its first year, the Black and White Minimalist Photography awards presents a sublime collection of esoteric monochrome imagery. From surreal architectural abstractions to desolate snowbound compositions, the contest is a rich reminder of the power o… Continue reading Surreal sights in the Black and White Minimalist Photography Awards
The results from the first 12 months of a small universal basic income trial in California suggest those receiving the monthly unconditional payments report increased rates of employment and improved mental health. Full results of the 24 month trial, s… Continue reading Early results of Californian basic income trial report success
New research from scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine suggests cannabis use can be linked to higher rates of “rebound headaches” in migraine sufferers. The research is observational and retrospective, but it is yet another finding ques… Continue reading Cannabis use linked to more rebound headaches in migraine sufferers
A clinical trial run by the National Institutes of Health exploring the efficacy of convalescent plasma in treating mild to moderate COVID-19 patients has been halted. The once-promising treatment was deemed unlikely to be of any benefit and follows on… Continue reading US COVID-19 blood plasma trial halted by NIH
A robust new study has demonstrated how SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, can infect and directly damage heart tissue. The research suggests previously reported cases of heart damage in COVID-19 patients are not due to inflammation in r… Continue reading New evidence shows coronavirus can infect and kill heart muscle cells
A first of its kind “self-blinded” trial testing the effect of psychedelic microdosing has found the anecdotally popular practice may be an example of a strong placebo effect. The research, led by Imperial College London, suggests there is little diffe… Continue reading First-of-its-kind trial finds psychedelic microdosing is equal to placebo
A stunning shot looking up at a pair of reef sharks during sunset has won the prestigious 2021 Underwater Photographer of the Year contest. The spectacular highlighted images this year span everything from surreal undersea wrecks to rare glimpses of li… Continue reading The best of the 2021 Underwater Photographer of the Year Awards
Two new studies are offering yet more evidence the gut microbiome is deeply intertwined with our metabolic and brain health. One study offers some of the first experimental evidence to show a direct relationship between gut bacteria and cognitive changes in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s, while a second suggests microbial biomarkers in the gut could be used to predict the progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes years ahead of time.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Microbiome, Gut Bacteria, metabolism, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading New studies explore how gut microbiome affects Alzheimer’s and diabetes
Genealogy company MyHeritage is putting deepfake technology to a creatively unsettling use with a new feature called Deep Nostalgia. The system animates photographs of long-deceased loved ones, turning old still portraits into uncanny blinking and smil… Continue reading Deepfake tech used to bring dead relatives back to life
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications indicates a possible genetic association between stomach ulcers and depression. The Australian-led research found a genetic link between a susceptibility for peptic ulcer disease and psychiatri… Continue reading Genetic study uncovers link between depression and stomach ulcers