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Taurine: The Elixir of Life? A naturally occurring nutrient found in many foods, taurine is a key ingredient in top-selling energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster. According to research published in Science, taurine could be the key to living a longer, healthier life, hinting at a potential “elixir of life” as scientists push to …
Synthesizing space–time beams with broadband topological–spectral correlations. Credit: Nature Photonics (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41566-023-01223-y Have you ever played with a spring toy? Well, light can also be shaped like a spring, according to the latest research from an international team of scientists led by Marco Piccardo. The team used ultrafast optics and structured light to synthesize …
Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter New research has revealed that a species of rhynchosaurs, sheep-sized reptiles that lived between 250 and 225 million years ago, eventually starved to death due to their diet …
As space agencies plan longer crewed missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond, the importance of gravity to humans becomes more evident. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed that astronauts who spend extended periods in space experience significant physiological changes in their brains. The absence of gravity causes fluid to shift …
A multifunctional Origami structure built by the liquid metal-treated paper. Credit: Cell Reports Physical Science/Yuan et al. Researchers in Beijing, China have discovered a groundbreaking technique for transforming everyday materials like paper and plastic into electronic “smart devices” using liquid metal. The study, published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, outlines a simple process …
According to a recent study, age-related decline might be accelerated by the deficiency of a molecule found in high-protein diets like meat or fish. However, researchers have discovered taurine supplements which can slow down aging in mice and monkeys which can enhance healthy lifespans, particularly for middle-aged mice by up to 12%. Furthermore, the researchers …
Ghosting is a phenomenon that has adversely affected relationships and friendships. A psychologist has recently conducted a study that explains the reasons behind ghosting. Here are the tips to help manage the situation, whether you’re the perpetrator or the victim.… [+] getty A study published in Telematics and Informatics provides insights into the various factors …
The University of Minnesota researchers’ new method of searching for the hypothetical axion involves measuring the “decay” of the particle into two muons—known particles that are essentially the heavier version of the electron—as illustrated in the above image. Credit: Raymond Co, University of Minnesota The Strong CP Problem, a high-profile mystery in physics, has been …
A recently conducted study has revealed that the absence of a molecule found in protein-enriched foods such as meat or fish can accelerate the ageing process. International researchers found that taurine supplements can extend the healthy lifespan of middle-aged mice by up to 12% and slow down the ageing process in both mice and monkeys. …
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A crew pressure-washing the crude oil off the shoreline after the Exxon Valdez spilled more than ten million gallons into Alaska’s Prince William Sound in 1989. US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists began taking annual photos the following year to document the intertidal zone’s recovery. Colin Curwood / Alamy Stock Photo Hakai Magazine, …