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Researchers have discovered that limiting a certain enzyme can have a dramatic impact in protecting against the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The finding could lead to a new class of drugs that fight the disease.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Lancaster University, University of Leeds, Dementia, Neuroscience, Brain
Continue reading Beyond plaques: New Alzheimer’s treatment pathway discovered
It has long been known that plants can help mitigate air pollution in urban environments. New research reinforces such findings, showing that “tredges” planted around schoolyards can help protect children from traffic-derived airborne particles.Continu… Continue reading Study shows how planted “tredges” can protect children from air pollution
When trying to learn a physical skill such as judo or yoga from a video, it can be frustrating if you’re not able to keep up with the onscreen action. That’s where Reactive Video playback comes in, as its slows videos down to match the speed of their v… Continue reading Reactive Video slows onscreen instructors to stay in sync with viewers
Researchers at Lancaster University have developed a new material that can store energy for months, and potentially years, at a time. The material can be activated by light, and then release the pent-up energy on demand in the form of heat.Continue Rea… Continue reading Light-activated material stores potential energy for months or years
We’re quickly learning more about time crystals, strange phases of matter that appear to break time-translation symmetry – something that was thought impossible until recently. Now scientists have observed two time crystals interacting for the first ti… Continue reading Physicists witness time crystals interacting for the first time ever
The Martian landscape is dotted with features that resemble those on Earth, with evidence of ancient fluid flows. But were they caused by lava or mud? Now, European researchers have conducted experiments in chambers simulating Mars conditions and shown… Continue reading Weird structures on Mars may be created by mud volcanoes
The Martian landscape is dotted with features that resemble those on Earth, with evidence of ancient fluid flows. But were they caused by lava or mud? Now, European researchers have conducted experiments in chambers simulating Mars conditions and shown… Continue reading Weird structures on Mars may be created by mud volcanoes
One of the challenges of dealing with depression, anxiety, or bi-polar disorder is the fact that your emotions can take control of you, without your even realizing that it’s happening. An experimental new wristband could help, as it alerts we… Continue reading Assistive wristband channels the spirit of the mood ring
Nobody wants to get near nuclear waste, so a team of Lancaster University engineers is developing a new semi-autonomous robotic system to help dismantle decommissioned reactors. Using new imaging software and a Microsoft Kinect camera, the tw… Continue reading Semi-autonomous robots to make decommissioning nuclear reactors faster and safer
Researchers have demonstrated a novel, if slightly James Bond technique, for clandestinely discovering the unlock pattern used to secure an Android smartphone. Continue reading Can ‘sonar’ sniff out your Android’s lock code?