Just 5 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Lower Blood Pressure, Study Shows
The study found that just 5 minutes of exercise per day can noticeably lower blood pressure. Specifically, the data showed that 5 minutes of activity that increases the heart rate, such as cycling or climbing stairs, can lower systolic blood pressure by 0.68 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 0.54 mmHg. High blood pressure, also […]
King cobra mystery that’s puzzled scientists for 188 years finally solved
For 188 years, the king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) was believed to be a single species distributed across its range from northern India to southern China and Southeast Asia. However, recent genetic and morphological studies have identified four distinct species of king cobra: Northern king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) – Found in the sub-Himalayas, eastern India, Myanmar […]
US company unveils EV battery tech that could reach 1,000 miles on single charge — here’s how it could transform the auto industry
A Massachusetts-based company called 24M Technologies has developed a new electric vehicle battery that could provide up to 1,000 miles of range on a single charge. The battery uses more energy-dense lithium metal instead of lithium-ion technology, which has traditionally had safety issues. 24M has developed a special separator to help mitigate these safety concerns. […]
Chinese automaker unveils plans for flying vehicle that could change the way we think about cars — here’s what we know
Chinese automaker Xpeng Aeroht has unveiled plans for a new “Land Aircraft Carrier” electric vehicle that can launch and carry a two-person electric drone. The vehicle combines an electric powertrain with a range extender, providing 621 miles of range and significantly reduced emissions compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles. The ability to carry and launch the […]
Low Sugar in Baby’s First 1,000 Days Reduces Chronic Disease Risk, Wartime Study Finds
A study examined the long-term health effects of sugar rationing during World War II in the UK, which restricted sugar intake for adults and completely banned it for children under 2. Analyzing data on 60,183 people born between 1951-1956, the researchers found that those exposed to lower sugar intake in their first 1,000 days of […]
The first silent home wind turbine destroys solar panels: 1500 kWh of free electricity
The Liam F1 Mini is a silent, compact wind turbine designed specifically for urban use. Key features include: Generates up to 1500 kWh of electricity annually at wind speeds of 5 m/s Nearly silent operation due to its conical, helix-like design Small size: 0.75 meters in diameter for the Mini version Self-adjusts to wind direction […]
JWST compels us to ask: what’s wrong with Vega?
Vega is a young, bright, and nearby star that has a dusty debris disk around it. It was expected to be similar to the nearby star Fomalhaut, which has a complex multi-ring debris disk. However, new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) show that Vega’s debris disk is surprisingly smooth and symmetric, with […]
POLARIS Spaceplanes Begins Flight Tests of MIRA II Demonstrator
POLARIS Spaceplanes, a Bremen-based company founded in 2019, has completed an initial flight test campaign for its MIRA II demonstrator between October 25-27, 2024. The key highlights include: Test Details: Location: Peenemünde Airport on the Baltic Sea coast Total flight time: 20 minutes Total distance covered: Over 50 kilometres Three test flights conducted Flight Progression: […]
Looking back: The 4.2-liter, 48-cylinder, world record-holding Kawasaki
Simon Whitelock built an extraordinary 48-cylinder Kawasaki motorcycle nicknamed “Tinker Toy” between 1998 and 2003. Key points: Built using six banks of eight cylinders each, using Kawasaki KH250 parts Features: 4.2-liter engine Weighs over 1,300 pounds (600 kg) Has a 49th “donkey engine” cylinder for starting BMW K100 gearbox Honda Goldwing front end Each bank […]
New Tardigrade Discovery Reveals Secrets of Radiation Resistance
Researchers studied a newly discovered species of tardigrade called Hypsibius henanensis. Tardigrades are known to be extremely resistant to radiation. By analyzing the tardigrade’s genome, they found over 14,000 protein-coding genes, with over 4,400 being unique to tardigrades. Exposing the tardigrades to radiation allowed the researchers to see how gene expression and protein production changed, […]