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Naked mole rats live for decades — genetic tweaks reveal insights into ageing
Naked mole rats live for decades — genetic tweaks reveal insights into ageing
Four subtle changes to an enzyme might explain the hairless rodents’ longevity.
www.nature.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 20h
Man gets drunk, wakes up with a medical mystery that nearly kills him
Man gets drunk, wakes up with a medical mystery that nearly kills him
This one seems ready-made for a television medical drama.
arstechnica.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 1d
Teachers in Japan still work the longest hours, OECD survey finds www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10...
Teachers in Japan still work the longest hours, OECD survey finds
Teachers worked an average of over 50 hours per week, but much of it was spent on out-of-classroom work.
www.japantimes.co.jp
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 1d
Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog
Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread increases in AMPA receptor density linked to cognitive…
www.sciencedaily.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 2d
Qualcomm is acquiring DIY electronics platform Arduino www.theverge.com/news/794452/...
Qualcomm is acquiring DIY electronics platform Arduino
Arduino’s under new ownership.
www.theverge.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 2d
The rise of ‘nightmare bacteria’: antimicrobial resistance in five charts www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The rise of ‘nightmare bacteria’: antimicrobial resistance in five charts
Data reveal how the global challenge to reduce deaths and infections from drug-resistant bacteria is not going according to plan.
www.nature.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 3d
The rise of ‘nightmare bacteria’: antimicrobial resistance in five charts
The rise of ‘nightmare bacteria’: antimicrobial resistance in five charts
Data reveal how the global challenge to reduce deaths and infections from drug-resistant bacteria is not going according to plan.
www.nature.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 3d
New research reveals what’s really hiding in bottled water
New research reveals what’s really hiding in bottled water
A chance encounter with plastic waste on a tropical beach sparked a deep investigation into what those fragments mean for human health. The research reveals that bottled water isn’t as pure as it…
www.sciencedaily.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 4d
The neurons that let us see what isn’t there
The neurons that let us see what isn’t there
A standard optical illusion triggers specific neurons in the visual system of mice.
arstechnica.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 4d
Japan’s new leader to make nuclear center of energy strategy
Japan’s new leader to make nuclear center of energy strategy
A pro-nuclear stance would continue the policies of previous administrations, which have pushed to build new units and restart reactors.
www.japantimes.co.jp
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 5d
It’s not just genes — parents can pass down longevity another way
It’s not just genes — parents can pass down longevity another way
Scientists studying tiny roundworms have uncovered how the secrets of a long life can be passed from parents to their offspring — without changing DNA. The discovery shows that when certain cellular…
www.sciencedaily.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 7d
Fat may secretly fuel Alzheimer’s, new research finds
Fat may secretly fuel Alzheimer’s, new research finds
New research from Houston Methodist reveals how obesity may directly drive Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists discovered that tiny messengers released by fat tissue, called extracellular vesicles, can…
www.sciencedaily.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 7d
The invisible chemical in the air that could be raising Parkinson’s risk
The invisible chemical in the air that could be raising Parkinson’s risk
A massive nationwide study has linked long-term exposure to the industrial chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) with a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease in older adults. Researchers examined over 1.1…
www.sciencedaily.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 8d
Japan enters its second-earliest flu season in 20 years
Japan enters its second-earliest flu season in 20 years
Okinawa had the most cases on average by prefecture, at 8.98 patients per medical institution, followed by 1.96 for Tokyo, 1.68 for Kagoshima, and Fukuoka with 1.55.
www.japantimes.co.jp
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 8d
Adam Mosseri’s ‘we’re totally not spying on you’ video is raising a lot of questions
Adam Mosseri’s ‘we’re totally not spying on you’ video is raising a lot of questions
“I swear, we do not listen to your microphone.”
www.theverge.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 9d
Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk
Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk
New research shows that poor sleep could make the brain appear years older than it really is. Using MRI scans and machine learning, scientists found a clear link between unhealthy sleep patterns and…
www.sciencedaily.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 9d
That annoying SMS phish you just got may have come from a box like this
That annoying SMS phish you just got may have come from a box like this
Smishers looking for new infrastructure are getting creative.
arstechnica.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 11d
Scientists unlock secret to Venus flytrap’s hair-trigger response
Scientists unlock secret to Venus flytrap’s hair-trigger response
Ion channel at base of plant’s sensory hairs amplifies initial signals above critical threshold.
arstechnica.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 12d
Junk food can scramble memory in just 4 days
Junk food can scramble memory in just 4 days
Scientists discovered that high-fat junk food disrupts memory circuits in the brain almost immediately. Within just four days, neurons in the hippocampus became overactive, impairing memory.…
www.sciencedaily.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 13d
Autism may be the price of human intelligence
Autism may be the price of human intelligence
Researchers discovered that autism’s prevalence may be linked to human brain evolution. Specific neurons in the outer brain evolved rapidly, and autism-linked genes changed under natural selection.…
www.sciencedaily.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 14d
Fiji’s ants might be the canary in the coal mine for the insect apocalypse
Fiji’s ants might be the canary in the coal mine for the insect apocalypse
A new genetic technique lets museum samples track population dynamics.
arstechnica.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 15d
X-ray scans reveal the hidden risks of cheap batteries
X-ray scans reveal the hidden risks of cheap batteries
Low-cost devices on Amazon and Temu might come with serious battery risks.
www.theverge.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 15d
How dehydration secretly fuels anxiety and health problems
How dehydration secretly fuels anxiety and health problems
Not drinking enough water could intensify stress responses. Researchers found that under-hydrated individuals had cortisol levels more than 50% higher during stressful situations. Poor hydration…
www.sciencedaily.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 16d
Childhood plastic exposure could be fueling obesity, infertility, and asthma
Childhood plastic exposure could be fueling obesity, infertility, and asthma
A sweeping review from NYU Langone Health reveals that everyday exposure to plastics—especially during childhood—poses lasting risks for heart disease, infertility, asthma, and even brain development…
www.sciencedaily.com
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georgeliu.me @georgeliu.me · 16d
Your pancreas may be making its own version of Ozempic
Your pancreas may be making its own version of Ozempic
Duke University scientists have discovered that pancreatic alpha cells, long believed to only produce glucagon, actually generate powerful amounts of GLP-1 — the same hormone mimicked by popular…
www.sciencedaily.com