Re-engineering where body meets machine
Editor in chief Nancy Shute dives into growing research efforts to re-engineer the body to improve how it interacts with prosthetic devices.
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Readers ask about glowing bat toes and a rare particle decay
Toe-tally mysterious Hairs on the toes of Mexican free-tailed bats light up under ultraviolet light, but the reason is unknown, Jason Bittel reported in “Mexican free-tailed bats’ toes glow in the dark” (SN: 8/28/24). Reader Eleanor Peterson asked if the…
Moon landing quiz: How quickly can you name all 12 Apollo astronauts that walked on the moon?
An astronaut walks on the moon with a rover behind them
Ozempic-like drugs may treat alcohol addiction, study finds
A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to manage addiction.
Beware of #adhdtest: Inaccurate ADHD content is dominating TikTok, study finds
A recent analysis published in Australasian Psychiatry uncovered alarming trends in ADHD-related content on TikTok. Researchers examined videos tagged with #adhdtest and found that 92% of them contained misleading information. Despite their inaccuracy, these videos significantly outperformed accurate content in…
How much can your stomach expand after a big meal?
The stomach can grow in size after you eat, but by how much?
Do not snooze on this deal: The Nikon Z7 II is the cheapest we have seen it this Black Friday weekend
You can grab this top-of-the-line Nikon camera with $1,000 off thanks to this incredible Black Friday camera deal.
Code found online exploits LogoFAIL to install Bootkitty Linux backdoor
Researchers have discovered malicious code circulating in the wild that hijacks the earliest stage boot process of Linux devices by exploiting a year-old firmware vulnerability when it remains unpatched on affected models. The critical vulnerability is one of a constellation…
Better than Apple! This high-end AI PC has a better battery than the MacBook Air — it’s now just $799
The 14-inch HP OmniBook X features the latest components and an NPU that guarantees a long-lasting battery. Now you can grab it for 33% off at BestBuy.
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a superb watch for runners and this Black Friday it is reduced by $50
Save 20% on the perfect budget running watch — the Garmin Forerunner 165 offers premium features at an entry-level price
