Aum: Yoga found to improve cardiovascular function in heart failure patients
From American College of Cardiology 28/09/23 Previous studies have shown that yoga therapy and lifestyle modifications have improved heart failure patients’ quality of life and enhanced their cardiovascular function. A new study, presented at the American College of Cardiology Asia 2023 conference, examines the long-term outcomes of yoga therapy to determine the benefit of adding […]
Humans strike back: Radiologists outperform AI in detecting lung diseases from chest X-rays
From Radiological Society of North America 28/09/23 In a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays, radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying the presence and absence of three common lung diseases, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). “Chest radiography is a common diagnostic tool, […]
Denim gets a safety upgrade: Introducing motorcycle airbag jeans
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Fairy circles: AI finds global spread of enigmatic circular vegetation patterns in satellite data
From Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) 27/09/23 One of the most impressive and mysterious natural formations that we can observe in the arid areas of our planet are the fairy circles. These are enigmatic circular patterns of bare soil surrounded by plants generating rings of vegetation, which until now had only been described in Namibia […]
Hot stuff: New approach could double geothermal heat extraction efficiency
From Penn State 28/09/23 Geothermal heat offers a promising source of renewable energy with almost zero emissions, but it remains a relatively expensive option to generate electricity. A new technique proposed by Penn State scientists may help prevent “short-circuits” that can cause geothermal power plants to halt production, potentially improving the efficiency of geothermal power, […]
Brain washing machine: Light-therapy cleanses Alzheimer-causing toxins during sleep
From Higher Education Press 28/09/23 It is well known that sleep is the best medication. However, it is still unknown why the brain recovers better in sleep and whether these processes can be controlled. Recent discoveries have shown that the lymphatic system of the brain is activated during sleep, which contributes to the removal of […]
Future vertigo? China’s suspended sky train has transparent floor panels
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Innovators successfully maneuver robot through living lung tissue
From University of North Carolina Health Care 26/09/23 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Some tumors are extremely small and hide deep within lung tissue, making it difficult for surgeons to reach them. To address this challenge, UNC –Chapel Hill and Vanderbilt University researchers have been working on […]
Hitch a ride: Engineered viruses carry pesticide to crop roots, more eco-friendly
From University of California – San Diego 26/09/23 A new form of agricultural pest control could one day take root—one that treats crop infestations deep under the ground in a targeted manner with less pesticide. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed nanoparticles, fashioned from plant viruses, that can deliver pesticide molecules […]
Dinosaur feathers reveal stronger links with modern day birds
From University College Cork 26/09/23 Palaeontologists at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland have discovered X-ray evidence of proteins in fossil feathers that sheds new light on feather evolution. Previous studies suggested that ancient feathers had a different composition to the feathers of birds today. The new research, however, reveals that the protein composition of […]