Oral insulin pill treats, and even prevents, type 1 diabetes in mice

Yale researchers have developed a new oral medication for type 1 diabetes. In tests in mice, the drug quickly adjusted insulin levels, restored metabolic functions and reversed inflammation, paving the way for a possible preventative for the disease.

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KSTAR fusion reactor sets record with 30-second plasma confinement

A popular design in the pursuit of fusion power is the tokamak and an exciting example of these donut-shaped reactors can be found at the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy, where a new record for maintaining super-hot plasma has reportedly been set.

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New Alzheimer’s drug leads to brain swelling in one-third of patients

A new study is reporting more than one in three patients trialing the recently approved Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab experienced brain swelling side effects. The data is the first from the drug’s Phase 3 trials to be peer-reviewed and published.

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Einstein-Besso “theory of relativity” manuscript fetches $13 million

A 54-page document handwritten in 1913-1914 by Albert Einstein and Swiss engineer Michele Besso, sold earlier today for €11.6 million. It’s the most paid in nearly eight decades for an autograph document by history’s most celebrated scientist.

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FarmSense trap tech counts and identifies crop-killing insects

If farmers know what sort of pest insects are present in their crops – and in what numbers – they can avoid excessive use of pesticides. The FarmSense system was created to provide that information, via a network of Smart Traps.

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DroneDek mailbox designed to securely accept deliveries-by-drone

While there are numerous questions about the logistics of drone delivery technology, here's one that not everyone thinks of: What if no one is home when the drone shows up? Well, the DroneDek system is designed with that scenario in mind.

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How to identify social media misinformation and protect your business

Social media has become an integral part of modern communications, providing valuable information to businesses and individuals. Unfortunately, some of that information is just plain wrong or misleading. Image: Shutterstock/Dallasetta…

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Ventibag home-use “smart” ventilator harvests oxygen from the air

It's a sad fact that people with severe respiratory illnesses are often confined to hospitals, where they must breathe through ventilators. A new portable device that harvests oxygen from the air, however, may someday allow them to stay at home.

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