Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Doctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exercise. Now, researchers…
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New composite decking could reduce global warming effects of building materials
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Buildings and production of the materials used in their construction emit a lot of carbon dioxide (CO2), a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming…
Explaining a Supernova’s ‘String of Pearls’
Physicists often use the Rayleigh-Taylor instability to explain why fluid structures form in plasmas, but research from the University of Michigan suggests that that may not be the full story…
The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A recent report commissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found evidence of a “culture of fear” in swimming clubs.…
Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research
By harnessing light, my colleagues and I designed a wireless, ultrathin pacemaker that operates like a solar panel. This design not only eliminates the need for batteries but also minimizes…
Meta investigated over illicit drug sales: Report
Credit: Julio Lopez from Pexels US authorities are investigating Meta over its role in the illicit sale of medications, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday. Citing documents and people close…
US to investigate Texas fatal crash that may have involved Ford partially automated driving system
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal crash in San Antonio, Texas, involving a Ford electric vehicle that may have been using a partially…
Gemini’s flawed AI racial images seen as warning of tech titans’ power
A Google Gemini AI gaffe when it came to creating images on command spotlighted the challenge of eliminating cultural bias in such tech tools without rediculous results. For people at…
Ornate Jin Dynasty tombs found in Changzhi city
Archaeologists from the Changzhi Archaeological Research Institute have uncovered three decorated Jin Dynasty tombs in Changzhi city, China. The tomb was first discovered in November 2023, with the results of…
Very low calorie diets safe for teens with obesity when monitored by a dietitian, say researchers
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers living with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, says new research to…
