New molecule may stop Alzheimer’s from spreading
A compound called cambinol shows great promise as a future Alzheimer’s drug. The molecule has halted the spread of the toxic brain protein tau in cell cultures and mice. People […]
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Turning deep-learning AI loose on software development
Computer scientists at Rice University have created a deep-learning, software-coding application that can help human programmers navigate the growing multitude of often-undocumented application programming interfaces, or APIs. Known as Bayou, […]
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10 Questions About Money Every Adult Should Know How to Answer
Only 17 states require that students take a personal finance course to graduate from high school, a number that’s barely budged in years. If you didn’t happen to grow up in Missouri, […]
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The 2-Part Parental Leave Plan That’ll Make Your Life Easier
What stressed me out the most when I had my first child late last year wasn’t making sure I had a nursery set up or what I could (and couldn’t) […]
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How to be a reef-safe traveller
It’s no secret that the world’s coral reefs are in serious trouble, their prospects threatened by everything from climate change to overfishing; in fact, scientists predict that without drastic action […]
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You don’t have to be ‘strictly vegetarian’ to reap the benefits
According to new data, a diet rich in plant-based foods and low in meat — without strictly following a vegetarian or vegan diet — may offer protection against obesity in […]
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11 Surprising Reasons Your Well-written Email Will End Up in Spam
Spam filters are great. They keep already-bursting inboxes clear from scammers, advertisements for questionable medication, and a whole slew of other messages you’d rather not have to sort through. But […]
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The first wireless flying robotic insect takes off
Insect-sized flying robots could help with time-consuming tasks like surveying crop growth on large farms or sniffing out gas leaks. These robots soar by fluttering tiny wings because they are […]
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These five habits will lengthen your lifespan
Exercising regularly, adopting a healthful diet, not smoking, not becoming overweight, and drinking only moderate amounts of alcohol could all lengthen life at age 50 for women by 14 years […]
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Dementia: Symptoms, stages, and types
Dementia is a collective term used to describe various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness. It is a symptom of several underlying diseases and brain disorders. Dementia is not […]
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