A high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet may protect the brain from early Alzheimer’s disease changes in people genetically at risk, new research suggests, by rebalancing gut bacteria and restoring brain energy metabolism.
Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Ketogenic diet, Alzheimer's disease, Genetics, Microbiome, metabolism, University of Missouri
Figure AI has given us a look at its idea of the robotic equivalent of the Model T as it rolls out its Figure 3 humanoid robot – the company's third-generation bipedal autonomous machine designed for general purpose work that's built for mass production.
Category: AI and Humanoids, Technology
Tags: Robotics, Humanoid, Artificial Intelligence
A next-generation cancer vaccine has shown stunning results in mice, preventing up to 88% of aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers by harnessing dual-pathway nanoparticles that train the immune system to recognize and destroy tumor cells.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: Cancer, Vaccines, Immunotherapy, The Immune System, University of Massachusetts
Already a name in clean-operating waterless RV toilets, Swiss brand Clesana recently introduced one of the most user-friendly portable off-grid toilets out there. The all-new X1 makes deucing in the woods more convenient than before with a telescopic body that lifts to residential-grade height and a dry flush system that auto-processes waste for easy disposal. It gives other new options like the CompoCloset S1 some serious, comfort-boosting competition.
I've always been a bit of a night owl. I like riding when the streets are quiet, and the nighttime critters are out and about. I even enjoy that slight fear that sometimes creeps in when you don't know if that was a cat you just saw out of the corner of your eye, or if it was El Cucuy himself.
Tags: bike lights, Reviews, Cycling
Input devices such as computer mice may be rigid for now, but thanks to new hydraulic haptic tech they could someday be soft n' squishy. And that's not all … they may also "throb" in our hand to provide tactile feedback as we use them.
Category: Science
Tags: University of Bath, Haptics, Hydraulics
Much in the same way humans can become addicted to online gaming or internet gambling, dogs can become addicted to their toys. That's the finding of new research that examined the behaviors of 105 pups in a laboratory setting.
Tags: Dogs, Addiction, University of Bern, Canines
This compact but capable tiny house offers an impressive amount of flexibility for its size. Measuring just 7.2 m (23 ft) in length, it includes a two-bedroom interior layout and runs off the grid – plus it sports a small rooftop terrace.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
Compounds in green tea can reprogram muscle metabolism to boost insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, according to new findings that further our understanding of why this ancient drink has long been linked to protection against obesity.
Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Cruzeiro do Sul University, Tea, Polyphenols, Antioxidant, metabolism, Obesity, blood-glucose, Insulin, Type 2 diabetes
The latest model in Australia's market of hardwearing truck canopy-style camper trailers, the all-new Mosfab Cosmos has a standout layout that separates it from the campground pack. Every hatch is split into a series of storage cubbies, drawers and slide-outs that give each and every piece of provisioning a dedicated place to call home. Spend about three minutes popping doors, pitching the tent and unfurling the awning, and you'll turn any sun-scorched patch of earth into a welcoming off-road retreat complete with heated tent, staircase, dual-fridge gourmet galley and hotel-grade coffee station.
Category: Camping Trailers, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: Caravan, RV, Trailer, trailers, Off-road, Off-grid, Outdoors and Camping, Camping
We've all experienced defeat at some point – losing a game, a potential new job, a debate. Now, a new study has found that the brain may learn from losing to others, with a specific group of neurons tied to defeat that then changes our future behavior.
Tags: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Neuroscience, neurons, Brain, Behavior, Social Experiment, Society
A review of existing research has found that tramadol’s pain relief benefits are minimal and may be outweighed by serious side effects, challenging the drug’s reputation as a “safer” opioid option for treating chronic pain.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: Chronic pain, Back Pain, Neuropathic pain, Analgesics, Opioids, Osteoarthritis
If you're going bikepacking – which is off-road bicycle camping – you'll want to keep your load as light and compact as possible. That's where the super-svelte bikepacking-specific Apex1 tent comes in, as it actually uses your bike to hold it fully upright.
Tags: Camping, Cycling, Tent, Bikepacking, Kickstarter
Ducati has just refreshed its Multistrada V4 Rally – the most off-road capable in its line of performance adventure touring motorcycles – after three years, with a bunch of tech upgrades to make long journeys more comfortable and justify the slightly higher sticker price.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
While the topical application of minoxidil is one of the most effective and popular ways to combat male pattern baldness, it is poorly absorbed by the skin. Looking to improve its efficacy, researchers have turned to an unlikely but very sweet ally.
Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Baldness, minoxidil, Hair, stevia, University of Sydney, Macquarie University, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing
Researchers believe they have developed the first dedicated blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), which has the potential to be a game-changer for millions around the globe who suffer from the debilitating condition.
Category: Imaging & Diagnostics, Medical Innovations, Body and Mind
Tags: University of East Anglia, Blood, Chronic illness, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Diagnostic tools, Chronic pain, DNA, Genome
When you take your street bike out for a spin at a racetrack, if you're smart, you don't fill it to the top with gas. You put just enough in the tank for the half-dozen laps that you'll do each session. More than that is simply unhelpful ballast.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Electric Motorcycles, Electric Vehicle Racing, Zero Motorcycles, Brammo
A once-daily pill for ulcerative colitis has delivered strong results in a clinical trial, easing symptoms even in patients for whom other treatments had failed and raising hopes for a safer, more effective therapy for a condition that affects millions.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: irritable-bowel-disease, Ulcerative colitis, Immunotherapy, clinical trials, Inflammation
The Ride1Up doesn't just look good – it looks sweet. The matte black frame and gum-wall tires hit me right in the kid-feels. It just needs an old milk crate zip-tied to the cargo rack and it'd look perfect.
Tags: ebikes, Reviews, Riding, Pedal-assisted
"Why should sore knees or tired lungs decide what you can explore?" Hypershell poses the rhetorical question as it launches a definitive answer: the all-new X Ultra performance exoskeleton. Designed for bigger adventures, longer distances and heavier loads, the X Ultra is what the performance exoskeleton pioneer calls its best model to date. The new wearable boosts performance with a full 1,000 watts channeled into your natural gait so you can hike, run, climb, scramble, ski and pedal for up to 65 km (40 miles) while cutting fatigue and feeling fresher when you arrive.
Tags: Exoskeleton, Wearable, Outdoors and Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Mountaineering, Running, Skiing
