Clear chemical connection between physical activity and brain health

We've long known of a link between exercise and benefits to the brain, but there's a lot of mystery as to the precise processes involved. Scientists have unlocked another piece of the puzzle, showing how muscle cells fire up important neural pathways.

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Self-adjusting insulin proves promising for type 1 diabetics

For type 1 diabetics, it's imperative that they maintain healthy blood glucose levels to avoid complications. Researchers have developed a self-adjusting nanoparticle-based insulin that may go some way towards improving blood glucose control.

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New recipe makes concrete that absorbs more CO2 than it emits

Concrete is one of the largest single sources of human-induced carbon dioxide emissions. Engineers at Washington State University have now developed a new method for making concrete that absorbs more carbon than it emits.

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Whale-chasing drones are a marine science game-changer, study reveals

Understanding whales has historically been a time-consuming and difficult task for scientists, not least because these magnificent mammals spend about 95% of their days underwater. Now, drone technology is offering a new frontier of vital research.

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Implantable graphene e-tattoo uses light to monitor, correct arrhythmias

A team of researchers led by Northwestern University and the University of Texas at Austin (UT) have developed a novel graphene heart implant that’s about the thickness of a strand of hair and monitors and corrects abnormal heart rhythms using light.

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JACKAL VTOL drone fires advanced multi-role missiles in successful trial

The age of uncrewed air combat took a step forward as two Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) JACKAL drones developed by Flyby Technology successfully fired Thales Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) in tests sponsored by the Royal Air Force.

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Alpaca pickup pop-topper might be the most stylish truck camper out there

For far too long, pickup campers have been dragged down by chronic fugliness. But not the new Days on Tracks Alpaca. This lightweight pop-up camping topper is downright pretty thanks to vibrant fabric and wooden wall, door and roof panels.

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MouthPad lets users put their mousing where their mouth is

Over the years, we've heard about several experimental systems which would allow people to control computers or other devices via their mouth. One such tool should soon be commercially available, however, in the form of the MouthPad.

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