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Obesity Impairs Brain Circulation
Obesity has been found to cause poor blood circulation in the brain, regardless of age. This almost linear relationship affects regions responsible for memory and
Freshwater Crustaceans Found in Hottest Place
In the scorching hot Dasht-e Lut desert in Iran, where temperatures can reach over 80°C, scientists have discovered a new species of freshwater-dwelling crustaceans. Despite
Language-based app detects Covid-19
A team of scientists at the University of Augsburg in Germany has developed a speech recognition app that can detect Covid-19 infections with high accuracy.
11 New Emperor Penguin Colonies Discovered
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from the British Antarctic Survey have identified eleven previously unknown colonies of emperor penguins using satellite imagery from the European
Neanderthals had lower pain threshold.
Modern humans and Neanderthals interbred for thousands of years, resulting in positive effects on the pain sensitivity of their offspring. Pain is transmitted through human
Placebos work even for informed patients.
Placebos have been shown to have a positive effect on health, even when patients are informed that they are receiving a medication with no active
Breakthrough in Life Extension Research
Scientists in the United States have discovered a way to extend human lifespan using a specific medication. The drug, Mifepristone, has already been successful in
Overlistening by Voice Assistants
Damaszenerstahl, a type of steel known for its hardness and stability, has been used since ancient times to make sword blades. In the past, blacksmiths
Endangered Field Hamster
The field hamster, once considered a pest to agriculture, is now one of the rarest animals in Europe. Industrial farming and habitat isolation have led
ITER Fusion Reactor Ready for Assembly
A new browser plugin called Binnen-I be gone has been developed to remove gender-neutral language from German-language websites. The plugin, which is available for free
