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  • Eating over 60g of almonds a day may protect DNA and cut oxidative damage

    Scientists say high-dose almond intake could help shield your cells from oxidative harm while enhancing your body’s natural defense systems, but the benefits depend on the dose and how the nuts are prepared. Study: The impact of almond supplementation on oxidative stress biomarkers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials. Image Credit: shine.graphics / Shutterstock…


  • How moving to a walkable city can add 1,100 steps to your day

    A nationwide study shows that relocating to a more walkable city leads to sustained increases in daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous exercise, highlighting urban design as a powerful lever for better public health. Study: Countrywide natural experiment links built environment to physical activity. Image Credit: Jaromir Chalabala / Shutterstock In a recent article in the journal Nature, researchers…


  • Smartwatch data helps identify daily activities in real life

    Researchers have long been able to use information from smartwatches to identify physical movement, such as sitting or walking, that wearers are performing in a controlled lab setting. Now, Washington State University researchers have developed a way, using a computer algorithm and a large dataset gathered from smartwatches, to more comprehensively identify what people are…


  • Improved pump reduces maintenance and boost uptime in hygienic applications

    Wangen Pumps has enhanced the design of its trusted TWIN NG pump, significantly improving its performance and reducing maintenance requirements. The result is a hygienic pumping solution that performs better for longer, boosting uptime and reducing lifecycle costs for customers in the food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics manufacturing sectors.   Twin NG screw pumps are designed to…


  • ISSCR updates guidelines to address advances in stem cell-based embryo models

    The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) released an update of its 2021 Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation today. The targeted update addresses significant advances in the development and application of human stem cell-based embryo models (SCBEMs) and recommendations for research oversight outlined in a white paper from the ISSCR Embryo…


  • Integrating ERP and connectivity to strengthen offshore reliability

    Published:  13 August, 2025 As offshore support vessels become more sophisticated, digital transformation plays a key role in maximising uptime, optimising maintenance, and supporting critical systems like hydraulics and pneumatics. North Star’s £5 million investment in integrated software platforms and high-speed connectivity highlights how modern offshore operations are evolving to support both performance and crew…


  • Collaboration on integrated offshore renewable power solutions

    Published:  13 August, 2025 Scottish ocean energy pioneer Mocean Energy has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netherlands-headquartered floating solar developer SolarDuck. The companies say the strategic collaboration aims to deliver hybrid power systems that combine SolarDuck’s cutting-edge floating solar platforms with Mocean Energy’s innovative wave energy technology. Together, the companies…


  • Nudibranchs (sea slugs) emerge as a promising source of cancer drugs

    Brightly colored sea slugs could hold the key to tomorrow’s cancer treatments, with their diet-derived and self-made chemicals showing potent tumor-killing abilities. ​​​​​​​Review: Nudibranchs as Sources of Marine Natural Products with Antitumor Activity: A Comprehensive Review. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: Sakis Lazarides / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Marine Drugs, researchers in Spain reviewed the…


  • Backflow prevention solutions deliver protection, compliance, and ease of maintenance for critical water systems

    Aalberts integrated piping systems’ “Apollo”® backflow solutions: safeguarding water quality with sustainable protection Aalberts integrated piping systems’ (IPS), Apollo backflow product line delivers protection against water contamination across a variety of applications. The Apollo backflow product line includes technologies such as double-check valve assemblies (DC4A, DCLF4A) for low-hazard applications and reduced pressure zone assemblies for high-hazard environments. These…


  • Inline colour measurement of solid-to-viscous extruded materials directly in the extruder head

    In the production of solid-to-viscous materials such as gelatin, syrup and plastic, the mass is continuously compressed under pressure in extruders and extruded as a strand. During this process, the material must not heat up too much, otherwise it will burn, which would result in undesirable discolouration. For this reason, colour sensors from Micro-Epsilon are…