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Existing drug blocks newly discovered aging and inflammation pathway
21 June 2026 @ 11:51 am
Scientists have not just uncovered a new way that aging cells drive inflammation, but they've also blocked this pathway with an existing Food and Drug Administration-approved medicine. This opens the door to an entirely new way to shield the body from age-related health decline.Continue ReadingCategory: Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living, Airbus's newest helicopter carries cargo where the cockpit used to be
21 June 2026 @ 10:03 am
At this year's ILA Berlin Air Show, Airbus Helicopters unveiled its latest entry into fully autonomous flight, the U145 twin-engine helicopter. Based on the company's H145 platform, the aircraft replaces the cockpit with clamshell cargo doors, freeing up additional space for payloads.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Airbus, Are you an Ozempic 'non-responder'? Up to 30% of those on the drug are
21 June 2026 @ 6:22 am
Nadine Wehida & Ahmed Elbediwy, Kingston University/The ConversationContinue ReadingSpying on rare wombats reveals their elaborate 'underworld'
21 June 2026 @ 5:51 am
Nearly three years on from deploying ground-penetrating radar technology to "spy" on the underground lives of one of Australia's most critical endangered species, scientists have learnt that northern hairy-nose wombats will build elaborate burrows regardless of the material they're working with. And that one of the females has a baby on board.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, Packable device gets the wrinkles out of clothes in minutes
21 June 2026 @ 5:03 am
Frequent travelers know the feeling of opening a suitcase in a hotel room only to find that their shirts, trousers, and dresses look like they've already been worn. A steamer or hotel iron (if there is one at all) can solve this problem, but if you're tired or in a rush, it’s probably the last thing you want to spend time on. Aironox is aiming to address this issue with its new product that's designed specifically for travelers and is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.Continue ReadingCategoThe Pentagon moves towards mass-producing the future of aerial warfare
21 June 2026 @ 1:03 am
The United States military is plunging into the robotic future of aerial warfare with both feet as awards are issued to General Atomics and Anduril for not just the development, but the mass production of hundreds of autonomous combat aircraft.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, EngineeringTags: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Review: 2026 Nissan Sentra is one 'weird' vehicle
20 June 2026 @ 3:03 pm
The newly-revamped Sentra is boring, sensible, comfortable, and easy to live with. Today’s market is full of splash headlines and flashy LEDs. The Sentra is just a sedan. That’s it. And that’s weird.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Nissan, CFMoto 250 Dual reminds us why lightweight enduros are evergreen
20 June 2026 @ 12:03 pm
“Less is more.” How often have we heard that? CFMoto’s latest motorcycle embodies that philosophy, especially in a class that has not just been growing in popularity, but also in the size of the motorcycles themselves. This one’s simple and straightforward … and I like that.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: CFMoto, Uber, Wayve and Stellantis join forces to progress robotaxi technology
20 June 2026 @ 9:03 am
This week’s technology agreement announced between Stellantis, Wayve and Uber is another big step forward in the race to provide – and profit from – driverless taxis.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: stellantis, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may have an unexpected impact on crime rates
20 June 2026 @ 5:03 am
Sold under brand names like Wegovy and Ozempic, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have become a popular way to curb appetite and lose weight.Continue ReadingCategory: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body and MindTags: GLP-1 receptor agonists,