Sprawling networks of connected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a system made up of billions of devices, modernizing everything from how we travel to how we run our businesses and…
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Metabolic activators improve recovery time in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19
Small clinical trial has found that metabolic activators can improve recovery, liver health, and markers of inflammation in patients with COVID-19. Image credit: SJ Objio on Unsplash More than a year and…
Scientists identify alien planets that could be observing Earth
An intriguing thought experiment catalogs which of our interstellar neighbors might be gazing back at us. Artist’s impression of the planets orbiting the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1. Image credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser “Are…
A nasal spray to prevent viral infection
A polymer composite spray was shown to not only limit SARS-CoV-2 infection, but also hinders transmission in this proof-of-concept study. Image credit: Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash Our awareness to the risk of…
New images help solve the mystery of Betelgeuse’s dimming
New images confirm that the star was partially concealed by a cloud of dust, solving the mystery of the ‘Great Dimming’ of Betelgeuse. Image credit: ESO/M. Montargès et al. Early last year,…
Why is there hype around the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine?
The protein-based vaccine has been highly anticipated, showing high efficacy against variants of concern. Yesterday, the American biotechnology company Novavax announced the results of its Phase III clinical trial for its new…
A smart microneedle patch to monitor and manage diabetes
Minimally invasive smart patches can continuously monitor glucose blood levels and administer insulin as needed. Diabetes is a serious metabolic disease that affects 422 million people worldwide, with around 1.6 million deaths…
Why are antiviral drugs for COVID-19 difficult to find?
Viruses are so varied and evolve so quickly that creating effective treatments against them becomes a daunting task. Image credit: Christina Victoria Craft on Unsplash The COVID-19 pandemic has raged for over…
A powerful underwater glue inspired by barnacles and mussels
Using silk proteins, researchers create crosslinking fibers that contain iron complexes similar to those used by sticky underwater sea creatures. Image credit: Andreas Haslinger Unsplash It comes as no surprise, but we…
“Artificial sun” breaks a new fusion record
New milestone in fusion energy made with China’s HL-2M Tokamak reactor. Fusion reactor Tokamak. Shutterstock China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) set a new world record last week when its “artificial sun”…