A cysteine-rich diet may promote regeneration of the intestinal lining, study suggests
A recent study from MIT suggests that consuming a diet rich in the amino acid cysteine may offer revitalizing benefits for the small intestine. Researchers discovered that this amino acid has the ability to activate a specific immune signaling pathway, which...
Best air purifiers for allergies 2025: Breathe easy this winter
For those contending with allergy symptoms caused by airborne pollutants, a high-quality air purifier can provide significant relief. October presents an opportune time to acquire such a device, largely due to changing seasonal habits. As temperatures decline,...
Best air purifiers for pet owners 2025: Remove pet dander, hair and odors
Pet owners often face challenges with indoor air quality due to the presence of pet odors, fur, and dander. Air purifiers offer a practical solution, significantly improving the home environment and helping to alleviate allergic reactions. Unlike humans, pets don't...
4 reasons why you keep abandoning your fitness trackers (and how to stop them from happening again)
The initial excitement surrounding a new smartwatch or smart ring often proves to be fleeting for many users, who frequently abandon their fitness tracking devices within mere weeks or months of purchase. This common scenario typically begins with intense engagement:...
AI trial cuts sewage pollution, water firm says
A trial that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict if sewers are becoming blocked has helped cut pollution, South West Water has said.
Responding to the climate impact of generative AI
In part 2 of our two-part series on generative artificial intelligence’s environmental impacts, MIT News explores some of the ways experts are working to reduce the technology’s carbon footprint. The energy demands of generative AI are expected to continue increasing...
Don’t miss International Observe the Moon Night 2025: How to join the celebration on Oct. 4
Get ready stargazers! International Observe the Moon Night 2025 takes place on Oct. 4. Here's how you can join the NASA-led celebration of Earth's natural satellite. International Observe the Moon Night 2025 will bring together moon enthusiasts worldwide for more than...
Tumbleweed-inspired Mars rovers could be blown across the Red Planet
Wind speeds on Mars are high enough to blow fleets of large spherical rovers that resemble tumbleweed across the Red Planet's surface, according to new wind-tunnel tests of small prototypes conducted by an international consortium of young scientists. "We now have...
SpaceX targeting Oct. 13 for next Starship megarocket launch
SpaceX's Starship megarocket will fly again less than two weeks from now, if all goes according to plan. SpaceX announced on Monday (Sept. 29) that it's targeting Oct. 13 for Starship Flight 11, which will be the final launch of the vehicle's current "Version 2"...
James Webb telescope spies a ‘farting’ dwarf planet with fluorescent gas in the outer solar system
Scientists armed with the immense observing power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have detected faint traces of fluorescent flatulence leaking out from the dwarf planet Makemake, which lurks in the outer reaches of the solar system. This is only the second...