Study hints at fat-burning potential of exercising in the cold

A new study has found that braving the cold may be a good way to help burn off some of that Christmas pudding. The research suggests that the ambient temperature while exercising could have an effect of fat metabolism.

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Common blood pressure drug found to have lifespan-extending potential

Metolazone, an anti-hypertension drug, has been found to kickstart a lifespan-extending cellular repair process in roundworms. The mechanism may be translatable to humans, offering new research pathways in the search for an anti-aging drug.

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Aerosol samples above the ocean reveal microplastics spread by the wind

A new study has highlighted a key link in the chain of how plastic pollution travels, demonstrating how microplastics can be swept across the surface of the seas by winds that carry them upward into the atmosphere, and into remote parts of the ocean.

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Glorious Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 RV ready to leave 2020 behind

The merging of two of the toughest "cruisers" on dry land is complete. EarthCruiser presents its Toyota Land Cruiser XTR, an expedition rig that combines legendary 4x4 capability with three-person living quarters complete with state-of-the-art tech.

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Glowing bandage monitors oxygen uptake in transplanted tissue

Wired devices called oximeters are the gold standard when it comes to monitoring oxygenation in transplanted tissue, but scientists may have found a better way forward in the form of a paint-on bandage that glows instead.

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White blood cell mutation may drive early stages of dementia

Research into a rare type of dementia has uncovered a genetic mutation that results in dysfunctional white blood cells and a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier, a mechanism that may play a role in common types of dementia such as Alzheimer's.

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Pealock packs a big alarm into a small electronic package

While not everyone wants to lug around a heavy, bulky U-lock, they may worry about thieves trying to get through a lighter-duty lock. That's where the alarm-equipped electronic Pealock is designed to come in.

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HLS Series Level Sensor by Hayward Flow Control

Accurate and continuous level measurement from inside of a liquid filled vessel is critical for both process control & inventory management.

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