Red blood cell find could lead to treatment for arterial fat deposits

Researchers have discovered the way that red blood cell particles interact with white blood cells called macrophages to reduce the formation of fatty deposits on arterial walls, offering a potential treatment for this common condition.

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Virgin Galactic takes its first tourists to the edge of space

After many years of delays, Virgin Galactic has carried its first tourist passengers to the edge of space, including British former Olympiad Jon Goodwin, and Keisha Schahaff and Anastatia Mayers, a mother and daughter from Antigua and Barbuda.

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New rover-like Hyundai Santa Fe escapes city life for open adventure

Hyundai has dramatically reworked its Santa Fe midsize SUV into a more rugged all-wheeler. The new Santa Fe shows hard, squared panels, a stretched wheelbase, bulging fenders, and concept accessories that transform it into a full adventure machine.

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New mechanism discovered that stimulates brain self-repair after stroke

Researchers have identified a new molecular pathway that stimulates injured brain cells to repair themselves after an ischemic stroke. The discovery may help limit or reverse the damage caused by the condition and promote recovery.

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Patrick Lahey interview part 3: Memorable dives from a remarkable career

The CEO and co-founder of Triton Submarines takes us through some highlight dives from an extraordinary career, from salvaging the "smoking gun" from the Challenger space shuttle, to filming with James Cameron, to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

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