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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may pivot to treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

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Scientists are still discovering the potential medical 'superpowers' of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs

In yet another surprise attribute of the new class of obesity drugs, scientists have found that GLP-1 receptor agonists can also subdue brain inflammation, giving them a potential ‘superpower’ in the fight against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

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People with higher pain sensitivity more likely to vote for ‘other side’

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A study has found that a high sensitivity to pain may increase the likelihood that someone will be sympathetic to opposing political views, and may even cause a Trump supporter to vote for Biden and a Biden supporter to vote for Trump.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading People with higher pain sensitivity more likely to vote for ‘other side’→

Your smartphone could tell how drunk you are by listening to you talk

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Anyone who’s been to karaoke night at a bar knows just how dramatically altered our voices get after throwing back a few drinks. Scientists have now shown that analyzing these vocal changes is a surprisingly good way to see just how drunk we are.Contin… Continue reading Your smartphone could tell how drunk you are by listening to you talk→

Billion-year conspiracy between Sun and Moon prevented 60-hour days

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If you’ve ever felt like you need more hours in the day, well how does 60 sound? A new study suggests we’d have 60-hour days by now if a stalemate between the Sun and Moon hadn’t interfered with Earth’s rotation for over a billion years.Continue Readin… Continue reading Billion-year conspiracy between Sun and Moon prevented 60-hour days→

Puzzling link between hotter weather and vision impairment found

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Most of the impacts of a warming planet are fairly obvious. But here’s a strange one: researchers have found that older adults living in climates with higher average temperatures suffer a significantly increased rate of serious vision impairments.Conti… Continue reading Puzzling link between hotter weather and vision impairment found→

Nano-robotic scalpel swarm shreds brain cancer cells from the inside

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When it comes to fighting the deadly brain cancer known as glioblastoma, options are very much limited. This led a Canadian research team to take a novel approach. They tricked cancer cells into taking up carbon nanotubes, and they then shredded those … Continue reading Nano-robotic scalpel swarm shreds brain cancer cells from the inside→

Lung storage technique offers ‘paradigm shift’ for transplants

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The gold standard for storing lungs for transplant procedures has been to pack them in ice in coolers, which keeps them at roughly 4 °C (39 °F). But a look back at lung transplant research has revealed that there’s an even better temperature at which t… Continue reading Lung storage technique offers ‘paradigm shift’ for transplants→

Multi-layer “liquid window” tech could help buildings save energy

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There are already “smart” windows that can be electronically switched between either letting sunlight through or blocking it. A new multi-layered one, however, can be set to several energy-saving light filtration modes.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy,… Continue reading Multi-layer “liquid window” tech could help buildings save energy→

All-perovskite tandem solar cell boasts high efficiency, record voltage

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Engineers have developed a new solar cell with a record voltage and (arguably) a record efficiency for its kind. The all-perovskite tandem solar cell uses two layers of perovskite that tap into different wavelengths of light, plus a special surface tre… Continue reading All-perovskite tandem solar cell boasts high efficiency, record voltage→

Activity “snacks” to break up sitting may help regenerate muscle

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The body of evidence around the negative health impacts of sitting down all day continues to build, and with this comes new ideas around how folks can manage the risks. A new study has delved into the metabolic effects of getting up for a short spurt o… Continue reading Activity “snacks” to break up sitting may help regenerate muscle→