For patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with a reduced risk…
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Higher calcium intake linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk
Higher calcium intake is associated with reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) risk across tumor sites and calcium sources, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in JAMA Network Open. Semi…
Why GPT can’t think like us
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly large language models like GPT-4, has shown impressive performance on reasoning tasks. But does AI truly understand abstract concepts, or is it…
Thermal stresses are key to long-term stability
In the experiment, perovskite solar cells were repeatedly cooled to minus 150 degrees Celsius and then heated to plus 150 degrees Celsius. The changes in the microstructure of the perovskite…
LLM-based web application scanner recognizes tasks and workflows
YuraScanner explores deeper web application states. Credit: CISPA A new automated web application scanner autonomously understands and executes tasks and workflows on web applications. The tool named YuraScanner harnesses the…
Packing lipid nanoparticles with tumor proteins to boost cancer vaccine potency
The cancer vaccine targets the lymph system and enhances its ability to recruit T cells to eliminate tumors. Here, three T cells (blue) are shown attacking and breaking apart a…
Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaics
HelioSkin is a lightweight, stretchable architectural fabric that is aesthetically attractive and can wrap around complex shapes. Credit: Ryan Young/Cornell University There is more to photovoltaic panels than the materials…
Optical fiber link to make CERN more on time than ever
An optical fiber link to the ALPHA experiment at CERN’s Antimatter Factory will assist in precise measurements of the properties of antihydrogen. Credit: CERN A new optical fiber link between…
The butts of these blowfly larvae mimic termite faces
In the insect world, impostors could be hiding anywhere. When lifting a stone during an expedition in the Anti-Atlas Mountains in Morocco, researchers came across an unusual sight: three blowfly…
Survey shows immigrants in Florida – even US citizens – are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws
Since arriving in the United States four years ago, Alex has worked at a primary care office. He has witnessed firsthand how difficult it was for immigrants to access preventive…
