Human brain cells could be gene-edited to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, scientists claim Researchers are examining methods to alter genes within the human brain This genetic variant could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease The variant is found naturally in one in 150 people living in Scandinavia Future techniques could see the … Read more
Elon Musk claims Tesla is developing a 621 mile range battery and a smaller hatchback vehicle for the European markets because he found it hard to park a Model X in Berlin Elon Musk claims Tesla is developing a 621 mile range battery Musk said the improved battery would be used in the firm’s electric semi … Read more
Eating just one egg a day increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 60 per cent, according to a new study. Australian researchers who studied a sample of 8,545 Chinese adults found a positively correlation between higher egg consumption and high blood sugar levels in Chinese adults. Eggs are versatile and nutritious and are … Read more
Exercising once a week could lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s – even if you already have memory and thinking problems People with a condition known as mild cognitive impairment were examined They are 10 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than the general public Those who engage in exercise had an 18 per cent … Read more
Artificial intelligence is being trained to predict whether someone is likely to develop oral cancer and may ‘revolutionise’ diagnosis, researchers claim Oral cancer risk is increased by factors including poor diet, tobacco and viruses Diagnoses of oral cancers have risen by nearly 60 per cent in the last decade However, the evaluation of a patients risk … Read more
Living in a noisy area raises risk of developing Alzheimer’s, new research suggests Scientists found a sound-level rise of just 10 decibels increased the risk by 30% The noise increase also led to 36% higher odds of mild cognitive impairment Experts looked at risk factors including noise from roads, railways, aircraft, industry and construction work … Read more
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is developing a reusable rocket to deliver weapons anywhere in the world in an hour for the US military SpaceX — and aerospace firm xArc — have signed a contract with the US forces A rocket could ship cargo from Florida to Afghanistan, for example, in an hour Such a journey by cargo … Read more
US Army is developing AR goggles for DOGS to help them search areas for explosives, allowing soldiers to keep a safe distance form war zones The US Army is working to provide its bomb sniffing dogs with AR goggles This allows handlers to provide directions to the dog without being in harms way Indicators appear … Read more
Netflix developing sword and sorcery series based on Conan the Barbarian By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.com Published: 19:17 BST, 30 September 2020 | Updated: 19:17 BST, 30 September 2020 Netflix is developing a sword and sorcery series based on Robert E. Howard’s 1932 character Conan the Barbarian from Pathfinder Media producing duo Fredrik Malmberg and … Read more
Passing out drunk could more than double the risk of later developing dementia, a study has found, with just one drink a day raising the risk by 22 per cent. Researchers looked at dementia diagnoses in more than 130,000 adults in Europe who had reported their drinking habits some 14 years prior. Those who said they had … Read more