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MIT engineers are developing a new spacecraft propulsion system that combines the advantages of traditional chemical rockets with the efficiency and precision of electric thrusters. This technology gives small satellites far more flexibility in space. Instead of relying on separate fuel systems for different types of maneuvers, future spacecraft will be able to use a single propellant to perform both rapid movements and slow, highly controlled adjustments. At the heart of this approach is a specialized fuel that works in both chemical and electric propulsion systems. Previously, these technologies typically required separate propellants and hardware, increasing weight and complexity. “If…

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A study of women of reproductive age in China found that women perceived feminine voices (of other women) as more jealousy-inducing. Interestingly, this effect depended on the body size of the women experiencing jealousy. Tall, slim women are more likely than shorter, heavier women to feel jealous when other women’s voices sound more feminine. The paper was published in. psycho journal. Jealousy is an emotional response to a perceived threat to an important relationship or cherished bond. It occurs when a person fears losing attention, affection, devotion, or status to another person. Jealousy can include feelings of insecurity, insecurity, sadness,…

Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. good morning. Lately, when I want to concentrate at the office, I’ve been listening to the score of “I Love Boosters.” The music composed by Tune-Yards is quirky, manic, and somehow gets your heart rate up. I love it. Diabetes experts uproar over exclusion from conference Five days ago, five diabetes experts, including a security guard, were escorted from an American Diabetes Association meeting for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal research cuts. As STAT’s Elizabeth Cooney reports, criticism…

Laverock Therapeutics (“Laverock”), a biotechnology company developing advanced disease-directed therapies through proprietary programmable gene regulation technologies, today announced a significant in vivo functional milestone across its T cell and macrophage oncology program for solid tumor indications. Data supports program selection and progression to clinic. Image credit: Laverock Therapeutics Laverock’s platform technology enables programmable, tunable multigene control of both endogenous targets and transgenicly expressed payloads. In the T Cell Program (LVK201), the platform is designed to improve the antitumor activity of CAR-T cells without compromising safety. Latest data from an ovarian cancer model presented at the American Society for Cell and…

Recent case studies provide evidence that an extremely rare memory state known as exceptional autobiographical memory emerges in early adolescence and can be objectively measured. The findings suggest that the complex brain networks responsible for storing and retrieving vivid personal memories may mature much faster than expected in some people. This detailed evaluation of a 13-year-old boy was published in the magazine “Cortex”. Excellent autobiographical memory is an abnormal condition in which a person can recall an unusually large number of life experiences in vivid and highly accurate detail. People with this ability can usually remember exactly what day of…

A large international research team led by groups from Harvard Medical School and Princeton University has reached a major milestone in neuroscience by publishing a complete map of every connection between neurons in the adult Drosophila central nervous system. The results give scientists a new way to examine how the brain and body work together to produce complex movements such as walking and flying. It also opens the door to broader research into the central rules governing the nervous system. “For the first time, we can look at every neuron and its connections as a complete unit and ask, ‘What…

New research published in journal Cyculos This suggests that people who value free speech also tend to have higher levels of racial and ethnic tolerance. These findings provide evidence that the social benefits of protecting freedom of expression extend beyond legal rights and promote broader norms of tolerance and acceptance. Claudia Williamson Kramer, Free Enterprise’s Probasco Distinguished Chair and professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, designed the study to explore the intersection of two competing perspectives on the social impact of open communication. On the other side of the debate, critics argue that unrestricted speech allows…

PFAS: Persistent Pollutants – Health and Environmental Impacts (2)How do polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely used since the 1950s and now known as the “forever chemicals”, affect humans and the environment?Chat with Amanda OglesbyThe US EPA has set standards for the amount of PFAS in drinking water in 2024.The agency is currently considering rolling back some of these standards in 2026.But water utilities in Indiana are already removing PFAS from drinking water.The federal government is proposing to roll back and slow implementation of standards for some PFAS compounds in drinking water, but environmentalists in Indiana are concerned the move could harm…

A small clinical study found that plant-based burgers made with red quinoa and balu pulp caused less of a rise in blood sugar levels than pure glucose, highlighting the potential of sustainable, fiber-rich ingredients in future food formulations. Study: A plant-based burger with Bal (Dipteryx alata Vogel) pulp and red quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) may improve blood sugar metabolism in healthy individuals. Image credit: Nina Firsova/Shutterstock.com Research published in ACS Nutrition Our results suggest that a plant-based burger made from baloo pulp and red quinoa may reduce postprandial glycemic responses in healthy adults. From Cerrado fruit waste to functional foods Glycemic…