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Back in 2018 we caught wind of versatile multitool called the Combar from Israeli startup Aclim8, which carried a hatchet, spade, hammer, wood saw and knife into a hardy package for outdoor adventures. The company has now introduced a lighter version o… Continue reading 4-in-1 FoldAxe multitool packs light for survivalists on the move
Data from a comprehensive study into Thwaites Glacier is painting a bleak picture. An international research team has found that a protective ice shelf will likely collapse within five years, which will speed up the destabilization of the West Antarcti… Continue reading Thwaites Glacier’s critical ice shelf could collapse within five years
A new study from researchers at the University of Oxford has found two doses of either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may not be enough to protect against infection from the Omicron variant. The data offers no indication of protection from … Continue reading Two vaccine doses won’t protect from Omicron infection, Oxford study finds
Combining two forms of sustainable energy into one range-extending propulsion system, Swiss Sustainable Yachts’ clean, quiet catamaran promises to jumpstart a future in which the word “range” becomes obsolete. The 64-footer harnesses solar energy to cr… Continue reading Swiss smart yacht points solar-hydrogen power toward “limitless” range
Swedish outfit Radinn has added a third model to its lineup of electric wakeboards, which it describes as its sportiest and most durable yet. The newly launched X-Sport features a redesigned hull that can endure some heavy knocks, along with a quad-fin… Continue reading Radinn rolls out a sportier electric wakeboard built to take a beating
Biotechnology company Moderna has announced the first preliminary data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 human trial testing an mRNA vaccine designed to target four strains of influenza. The vaccine was found to be safe and effective at generating antibody re… Continue reading Early trial data for Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine disappoints
Scientists are already able to ascertain what species are present in aquatic environments, by analyzing the cast-off DNA which is present in the water. Now, for the first, a team has conducted an insect survey by analyzing DNA found in the air.Continue… Continue reading Scientists assess insect biodiversity by analyzing airborne DNA
Vertical Aerospace, operating out of Bristol, England, has announced more pre-sales than anyone else in the eVTOL industry – more than 1,350 aircraft to date, or US$5.4 billion dollars’ worth, and believes it will be one of the first companies to achie… Continue reading Vertical Aerospace targets 2024 certification on back of record pre-sales
We know exercise is good for the brain, but we don’t know exactly how exercise improves brain health. A new Stanford study has homed in on a single anti-inflammatory protein that seems to increase in the blood with exercise and the findings could inspire new kinds of drugs that prevent neurodegeneration or cognitive decline.
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Tags: Inflammatory, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Exercise, Brain, Stanford University, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading How gym junkie mice could inspire a new therapy for dementia
Misfolding alpha-synuclein (αS) proteins are considered key players in the development of Parkinson’s disease, giving rise to toxic clumps called Lewy bodies that kill off important brain cells. As such, a lot of research focuses on preventing this type of protein dysfunction, and scientists at the University of Bath have now made a breakthrough with the development of a finely engineered peptide, which produced “very exciting” results in early experiments.
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, University of Bath, Neurological, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Refined peptide takes aim at root cause of Parkinson’s disease