The laser lane created by the device. Credit: Brunel University Cyclists are one of the most vulnerable groups of people on our roads. Unlike car users, they are not protected…
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Probiotics May Be Unexpected Heroes in Detoxifying Mercury in Gut
Summary: Gut microbes could be leveraged to block the absorption of toxic metals, such as mercury, while promoting the absorption of beneficial ones, like iron. Researchers focused on genes that…
Alcohol Use Disorder: More Alcohol, More Impairment, Regardless of Drinking Habits
Summary: Researchers reveal the idea of “holding one’s liquor” is complex, particularly among heavy drinkers. The study shows that while individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) display less impairment after…
Lithium batteries have a 4-hour limit. Mateo Jaramillo hopes to solve that
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Wind and solar power are sometimes dinged for not producing electricity 24 hours a day, but one of the most abundant minerals on the planet, iron,…
Intel to invest $25 bn in new Israel plant: government
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain US chip giant Intel will spend $25 billion on a new plant in Israel, officials said Sunday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling it the country’s…
3D printing of glass without sintering
The new low-temperature process enables fabrication of a large variety of nanoscale quartz glass structures. (Figure: Dr. Jens Bauer, KIT). Credit: Dr. Jens Bauer, KIT Printing of micro- and nanometer-scaled…
Binance to repatriate US customer funds as legal woes mount
US regulators have accused crypto giant Binance of “an extensive web of deception” and “calculated evasion of the law” Binance has agreed to repatriate its US customers’ assets pending a…
Adversity, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Evolution: The Reproductive Trade-off Theory
Summary: A new study examines the association of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with early life adversity and its potential influence on immediate reproductive strategies over somatic health. Using a sample…
Interfacing Minds and Machines: An Exploration of Neural Implants and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Summary: Neural implants and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have revolutionized our understanding of the brain and its interaction with technology. By translating neural activity into computational commands, they enable communication and…
Alterations in Alcohol Consumption Echo Depression Symptom Changes
Summary: A new study uncovers a correlation between changes in alcohol consumption and the ebb and flow of depression symptoms. People reporting lower alcohol use simultaneously noted reductions in depressive…
