Protein and fat can trigger insulin production even more than carbs

Some people produce more insulin in response to proteins and fats than carbs, new research has found. Suggesting that insulin production is more individualized than first believed, the findings pave the way for treating conditions through a tailored diet.

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Semi-secret US Air Force long-endurance spy drone breaks cover

An open-secret American spy plane has broken cover after the US Air Force released photos of its Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA). Built by DZYNE, the semi-classified drone is now confirmed as deployed and active.

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Why your cat shreds the sofa – and how to get them to stop for good

Even the most devout cat person can sometimes struggle to understand their pet – like why they scratch up a new chair. Now, a new study delves deep into the domestic lives of cat families to find out just why this happens, and how it can be prevented.

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Offshore wind turbine platform pivots downwind like a weathervane

A new offshore wind farm system that promises faster, cheaper installation and operations will be tested in the Mediterranean. Called the NextFloat+ Project, it received a €13.4-million (US$14.4-million) grant from the European Commission.

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Two new hallucinogenic mushroom species discovered by fungi fans

Citizen scientists have been key to the discovery of two new species of hallucinogenic fungi, joining the ranks of 140 known types of these psychoactive mushrooms. One even has longstanding roots in traditional healing medicine in mountainous Lesotho.

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Nervous-system-driven prostheses give amputees greater control

A new surgical technique for below-the-knee amputations retains a person’s ability to receive sensory feedback from remaining muscles. Having a prosthetic leg driven by an amputee’s own nervous system enables them to walk much more naturally, new research has shown.

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Striking panoramic Kube teardrop bushwhack-camps the American outback

When Kimberley Kampers first presented its ultramodern all-terrain-ready Kube camper trailer, it didn't mention whether its newest model would make it over to the United States. But the company's smallest trailer is now available for preorder.

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