Newly discovered microbiome mechanism found to block common diabetes drug

Impressive new research, spearheaded by a team from Princeton University, has shown how a common diabetes drug can be inactivated by bacterial enzymes produced in the oral and gut microbiome. The researchers speculate this process may explain why the d… Continue reading Newly discovered microbiome mechanism found to block common diabetes drug

World’s largest offshore wind farm generates its first power

The switch has been flicked on a wind farm off the shore of the UK of unprecedented scale, with Danish energy firm Orsted announcing that Hornsea 2 has produced its first power. It is expected to become fully operational next year as the world’s bigges… Continue reading World’s largest offshore wind farm generates its first power

Poor oral health linked to wide variety of diseases and mental illness

Examining health records from more than 60,000 people, researchers found gum disease increased a person's risk of developing a number of illnesses

In one of the largest studies of its kind to date UK researchers have found gum disease to be associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular and autoimmune disease. The findings build on a growing body of research linking poor oral health with broader chronic disease.

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Future Meats drives cost of lab-grown chicken down to $1.70 a breast

There has been a lot of activity in the world of cultured meat since we reported on a US$330,000 lab-grown burger back in 2013, as scientists and startups work to bring the price down to something resembling the real deal. Making inroads in this space … Continue reading Future Meats drives cost of lab-grown chicken down to $1.70 a breast

Ducati’s electric MotoE racer makes its track debut at Misano

Ducati is set to replace Energica as the sole bike supplier for the FIM MotoE series, starting in 2023, and the Italian company’s new electric race bike prototype has now made its track debut with a test session at Misano.Continue ReadingCategory: Moto… Continue reading Ducati’s electric MotoE racer makes its track debut at Misano

CDC estimates Omicron now accounts for 73% of US COVID cases

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates the Omicron variant is now dominant in the United States. The CDC’s variant-tracking model found Omicron has skyrocketed in prevalence over the course of two to three week… Continue reading CDC estimates Omicron now accounts for 73% of US COVID cases

World’s longest flexible fiber battery design could stretch a kilometer

Energy storage devices that bend, flex and can be worked into fabrics could have a big part to play in the future of wearable electronics, and MIT engineers have just produced one with some unique properties. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery is onl… Continue reading World’s longest flexible fiber battery design could stretch a kilometer

Anthrax toxin may be the key to new pain-blocking therapies

Early preclinical work led by researchers from Harvard Medical School has found certain elements in a toxin produced by the anthrax bacterium can silence activity in pain-signaling brain neurons. The research proposes this could be a new model for futu… Continue reading Anthrax toxin may be the key to new pain-blocking therapies

FlexCamp expanding RV pod camps comfortably on truck or trailer

Expandable campers have really been pushing above and beyond simple pop-tops into more advanced forms, like transforming Cybertruck A-frames, stretchable off-road teardrops, and flip-open truck-top tents. Germany’s ICC Offroad played a big role in the … Continue reading FlexCamp expanding RV pod camps comfortably on truck or trailer

Rungu Dualie three-wheeled e-fatbike gets a battery boost for 2022

California-based manufacturer Rungu is already known for its crazy dual-front-wheeled electric fatbikes. Well, the latest versions of the go-anywhere Dualies now feature not only a longer battery range, but also better ground clearance.Continue Reading… Continue reading Rungu Dualie three-wheeled e-fatbike gets a battery boost for 2022