Repairing cell structures altered by obesity restores metabolic function

Harvard scientists studying the molecular structure of cells under obesity-related stress have spotted alterations in the architecture that can be patched up, with "striking" results that restore them to healthy metabolic function.

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Hoverfly vision circuits radically boost long-distance drone detection

The hoverfly has an extraordinary ability to see and track moving objects in very low light, and Australian researchers have replicated its signal-to-noise-boosting vision systems to process sound data, detecting and tracking drones up to 4 km away.

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Honda digs into its mini-bike past to revive the ST125 Dax

Honda’s mini-bike fleet has welcomed a third member alongside the Monkey 125 and the MSX125 Grom. The 2023 ST125 Dax is a tribute to a 1970s classic that was based on the Super Cub engine and named after a similarly short-statured dog breed.

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The extraordinary winners of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards

The winners of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed, spanning a truly stunning array of photographic styles and subjects, from elegantly composed landscapes to surreal street photography.

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Glasses-free 3D display extends viewing distance for more realistic images

No matter how many times 3D displays emerge and fade, the tech refuses to die. Researchers have now developed a glasses-free 3D display prototype that uses nanostructured lenses to produce more realistic images that can be seen over a longer distance.

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Mystic shrink-rays the rugged camper truck into Active Gear micro-RV

A rugged camper truck that looks like it stayed in the dryer too long, the Mystic Mini Pop Bee Active Gear punches above its weight class. Despite a tiny footprint, the micro-camper transports and accommodates four travelers in all types of terrain.

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HMS Prince of Wales becomes first surface ship to carry an atomic clock

Britain's supercarrier HMS Prince of Wales has become the first surface ship to be equipped with a state-of-the-art atomic clock as it departs for the Exercise Cold Response 2022 NATO joint exercises off the north coast of Norway.

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Smartphone app calculates your genetic risk for heart disease

A new smartphone app called MyGeneRank has been developed by scientists at the Scripps Research Institute. The app calculates a person’s genetic risk for coronary artery disease and directs those found to be at high risk to appropriate medical advice.

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Spider silk ups the potency of cancer-fighting “guardian” protein

Scientists exploring the potential of spider silk in next-generation cancer therapies have found yet another use for the natural material, using it to stabilize and enhance a cancer-killing protein known as the "guardian of the genome."

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