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Existing drug blocks newly discovered aging and inflammation pathway

21 June 2026 @ 11:51 am

Cell division slows as we age and is a key biological driver behind physical decline in our later yearsScientists 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

Mockup of the U145 pilotless helicopterAt 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

Scientists discover why some people don't lose much weight on GLP-1 RAsNadine Wehida & Ahmed Elbediwy, Kingston University/The ConversationContinue Reading

Spying on rare wombats reveals their elaborate 'underworld'

21 June 2026 @ 5:51 am

The critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii) remains critically endangeredNearly 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

Imagine forgetting that this thing was in your hotel room closetFrequent 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 ReadingCatego

The Pentagon moves towards mass-producing the future of aerial warfare

21 June 2026 @ 1:03 am

The Anduril prototypeThe 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 all-new 2026 Nissan Sentra continues with the formula that made the car popular to start withThe 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

The 250 Dual is the latest lightweight ICE enduro to hit the market“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

Stellantis has already been showing off its Level-4 autonomous taxi platform at this month’s Move 2026 event in LondonThis 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

hands in handcuffsSold 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,