Nuro’s autonomous vehicles to deliver CVS prescriptions in Texas

Self-driving startup Nuro has announced a new partnership with CVS, which will see its driverless vehicles deliver prescription medicines to customers home addresses in Texas within three hours of purchase.

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Closest exoplanet more Earth-like than previously thought

A team of international researchers has confirmed the existence of an Earth-like exoplanet only 4.2 light-years from the Sun. The ESPRESSO spectrograph found Proxima b has a mass of 1.17 Earths and orbits in the habitable zone of Proxima Centauri.

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Short bike rides drive “death marker protein” to refresh worn muscles

A new study has delved into the mechanics of muscle maintenance, finding that even short stints on a bike can boost the activity of “death marker protein,” which clears out damaged muscle proteins to keep things in working order.

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Stanford study raises prospect of blood test to measure aerobic fitness

A study from Stanford University has delivered the most thorough investigation into a human body’s molecular response to exercise ever conducted. The research points to a future blood test that could objectively measure a person’s general fitness.

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Gerber’s Prybrid Utility knife sneaks 7 extra tools onboard

Designed for safety and simplicity, the trusty utility blade is popular tool for anyone with regular cutting tasks, but the latest from Gerber Gear features a few extra tricks up its sleeve, with a total of eight tools onboard.

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Thule roof-top tent makes for fast, light camping and gear shuttling

Following up on the Tepui HyBox roof tent/cargo box, Thule brings an even more convenient HyBox design to market. The new HyBox Wedge adds a few extra hinges, making for hassle-free late-night set-ups and instant early-morning breakdowns.

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Yale study discovers brain network responsible for feelings of stress

New research is offering insights into how our brains generate acute subjective feelings of stress. The imaging study illustrates exactly which neural network seems to activate sensations of stress, and which neural network suppresses those feelings.

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MIT’s search and rescue algorithm could quickly find those lost at sea

Researchers at MIT have developed a new algorithm that takes stock of ocean conditions to determine in real-time where stranded items and people are likely to appear, which could give the efficiency of search and rescue operations a big boost.

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Blocking molecule could prevent “slow burn” organ transplant rejection

In organ transplants, rejection by the recipient's immune system is a risk. Now researchers at Yale have discovered a molecule that plays a role in triggering a slow-acting type of rejection, which could be blocked to give patients a better outlook.

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Sony unveils its attempt at the ultimate no-learning-curve vlog camera

Plenty of folk these days buy cameras with the intention of pointing them mainly at themselves, and Sony has put together a neat little compact that's laser-focused on content creators who want beautiful video with zero learning curve.

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