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Controlling This One Molecule Could Halt Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks

June 16, 2025 by Leo

A groundbreaking study suggests that the immune molecule STING may play a critical role in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases by exacerbating brain inflammation and damage. Blocking STING in lab models protected against cognitive decline, opening a promising new path for therapeutic development.

Source: Controlling This One Molecule Could Halt Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks

Exciting.

Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water

June 15, 2025 by Leo

MIT engineers developed an atmospheric water harvester that captures water vapor and produces safe drinking water across a range of relative humidities, including dry desert air.

Source: Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water

Water collection/generation/extraction is so important.

We’re secretly winning the war on cancer

June 14, 2025 by Leo

The quiet revolutions that have prevented millions of cancer deaths.

Source: We’re secretly winning the war on cancer

Quiet, steady, progress.

When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way

June 13, 2025 by Leo

The red fox is such a fixture of life in London that it has its own ambulance service. The critters that have admirers and adversaries are well adapted to city life but living on the streets, alleys and back gardens of a dense urban environment can be rough.

Source: When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way

Very sweet.

A woman’s heart suddenly stopped. Two passing nurses saved her life.

June 12, 2025 by Leo

Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.

Source: A woman’s heart suddenly stopped. Two passing nurses saved her life.

A very lucky woman.

This 14-Year-Old Built an App That Detects Heart Diseases in Seconds

June 11, 2025 by Leo

Siddarth Nandyala wants to put his tool in the hands of medical professionals so that they can catch cardiovascular abnormalities in their early stages

Source: This 14-Year-Old Built an App That Detects Heart Diseases in Seconds

Wow.

New nanoparticle-based genetic delivery system targets lungs to treat cancer, cystic fibrosis

June 10, 2025 by Leo

Scientists have made a key breakthrough in treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug delivery system that transports genetic therapies directly to the lungs, opening promising possibilities for patients with conditions like lung cancer and cystic fibrosis.

Source: New nanoparticle-based genetic delivery system targets lungs to treat cancer, cystic fibrosis

Targeted delivery seems like such an amazing and promising direction.

Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

June 9, 2025 by Leo

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights on

Source: Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

Very cool.

New MIT Tech Could Cut Oil Refining Energy by 90%

June 8, 2025 by Leo

MIT researchers have developed a new membrane that separates various types of fuel by molecular size, potentially eliminating the need for the energy-intensive process of crude oil distillation.

Source: New MIT Tech Could Cut Oil Refining Energy by 90%

While on the decline, oil’s going to be with us for a long time. This is helpful.

Colorado kayakers paddle to rescue a dog that tumbled over 60-foot waterfall in Mexico

June 7, 2025 by Leo

A daring descent in Mexico became even riskier when paddlers noticed a black dog shivering above one of the gnarliest waterfalls on the planet

Source: Colorado kayakers paddle to rescue a dog that tumbled over 60-foot waterfall in Mexico

Impressive.

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