Astronomy
GLP-1 drugs are only the start – the powerful drugs to expect next
The race is under way to make faster, cheaper and better GLP-1 drugs that will go beyond reducing obesity levels to treating some of our most difficult conditions
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The unexpected impacts of a society transformed by weight-loss drugs
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have the power to block the forces driving obesity, but the knock-on societal effects may not necessarily be so positive
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Why exercise is more important than ever when taking weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 drugs have revolutionised the treatment of obesity, but the very reason they are effective is also why it's vital to prioritise exercise when taking them
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Microdosing weight-loss drugs is on the rise – but does it work?
There are many claims about the benefits of microdosing weight-loss drugs, from anti-inflammatory effects to extending longevity. Do any of them stack up?
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What do GLP-1 drugs really tell us about the brain's reward system?
Anecdotal reports suggest drugs like Ozempic may curb not just appetite but also impulsive or addictive behaviour, hinting at links between metabolic health and our brains
Categories: Astronomy
GLP-1 drugs are only the start – the powerful drugs to expect next
The race is under way to make faster, cheaper and better GLP-1 drugs that will go beyond reducing obesity levels to treating some of our most difficult conditions
Categories: Astronomy
Microdosing weight-loss drugs is on the rise – but does it work?
There are many claims about the benefits of microdosing weight-loss drugs, from anti-inflammatory effects to extending longevity. Do any of them stack up?
Categories: Astronomy
The unexpected impacts of a society transformed by weight-loss drugs
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have the power to block the forces driving obesity, but the knock-on societal effects may not necessarily be so positive
Categories: Astronomy
Why exercise is more important than ever when taking weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 drugs have revolutionised the treatment of obesity, but the very reason they are effective is also why it's vital to prioritise exercise when taking them
Categories: Astronomy
Microdosing GLP-1 drugs is on the rise – but does it work?
There are many claims about the benefits of microdosing weight-loss drugs, from anti-inflammatory effects to extending longevity. Do any of them stack up?
Categories: Astronomy
What do GLP-1 drugs really tell us about the brain's reward system?
Anecdotal reports suggest drugs like Ozempic may curb not just appetite but also impulsive or addictive behaviour, hinting at links between metabolic health and our brains
Categories: Astronomy
‘Artificial Nap’ Could Provide Benefits of Sleep—Without Sleeping
Desynchronizing a monkey’s brain with electricity caused a performance boost
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We may have found the edge of quantum theory – what’s beyond it?
Researchers have identified the border between quantum physics and some as-yet-unknown post-quantum realm by mathematically analysing all possible measurements of simple quantum systems
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We may have found the edge of quantum theory – what’s beyond it?
Researchers have identified the border between quantum physics and some as-yet-unknown post-quantum realm by mathematically analysing all possible measurements of simple quantum systems
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The new moon of March 2025 creates a partial solar eclipse this weekend
This new moon of March 2025 will create a partial solar eclipse visible in the northeastern part of North America, much of Europe and Russia.
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Why Calling a Plant ‘Invasive’ Oversimplifies the Problem
Botanist Mason Heberling challenges how we think about invasive species and our role in their spread.
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Rocket Lab launches 8 wildfire-hunting satellites into orbit from New Zealand (video)
Rocket Lab launched eight wildfire detection satellites from New Zealand March 26, lofting the "Finding a Wildfire near you" mission into orbit for German-based OroraTech.
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Wood made transparent using rice and egg whites could replace windows
Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could be used as windows and smartphone screens
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Wood made transparent using rice and egg whites could replace windows
Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could be used as windows and smartphone screens
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