Gizmag news

Leopard seals sing 13-hour nursery-rhyme sets underwater

Leopard seals may be one of Antarctica’s most fearsome predators, but these vocalizers sing with the structured charm of a child’s nursery rhyme. In a surprising new study, researchers found that the underwater vocal patterns of these solitary marine mammals are so predictable and orderly, they closely resemble the rhythmic repetition found in human song.

Continue Reading

Category: Biology, Science

Tags: , , , , , ,

One kind of dietary fat cripples your immune response to cancer

It's well established that obesity significantly increases your risk of many types of cancer, but a decade-long study has uncovered that there are specific dietary fat drivers that promote tumor growth – and others that don't. In this landmark study, scientists found that animal fats – butter, lard and beef tallow – impair the immune system's response to tumors, however, plant-based fats like palm, coconut, and olive oil don’t. And some of these may even help in the fight.

Continue Reading

Category: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind

Tags: , , , , , ,

You're inhaling 68,000 bits of microplastic at home every single day

Research out of the University of Toulouse, France, has revealed that we're probably harming our lungs a lot more than we knew. Every day, we're inhaling teeny tiny bits of plastic that are smaller than a speck of dust without even leaving the house – and the findings show the amount is 100 times greater than previously estimated.

Continue Reading

Category: Environment, Science

Tags: , , , ,

This animal has a trick to extend its life by a third – and we could harness it

A model wasp species loved and well studied by scientists has another trick under its wings – the ability to pause development in response to the environment, leading to a slower rate of aging through adulthood. These new findings show that biological aging is not a fixed trajectory and opens up new avenues for aging research and epigenetic interventions.

Continue Reading

Category: Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind

Tags: , , , , , ,

Loopy boat propellers go big ahead of next outside-the-box innovations

After debuting a number of new versions of its proprietary propeller in 2024, Sharrow Engineering has dedicated much of 2025 to expanding its US production base and operations. It moved into a new production headquarters this month and is also working to team up with external manufacturing partners. At the same time, it's putting resources into jumpstarting the next era of technological breakthroughs. The future of sleek, efficient propeller technology and beyond looks bright.

Continue Reading

Category: Marine, Transport

Tags: , , ,

This $12,000 car from BYD proves EVs can be shockingly cheap

All the buzz around electric vehicles paints them as the future of transportation, but we often overlook the most important aspect of mobility: it needs to be accessible and affordable. You can’t change the world with greener cars if only a small percentage of the global population can afford them.

Continue Reading

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Pared-down pickup camper goes sideways with full chubby treatment

If you don't have a Chubby already, you might just find yourself getting one soon – that is, if you want a tried-and-true pop-up truck topper with a little extra space inside. Arizona shop Ovrlnd Campers' latest launch isn't a product but an entire option category. The new "Chubby" package flares each topper out beyond the width of the pickup bed, making space for potential east-to-west sleeping and more interior elbow room. And while going Chubby adds weight over traditional Ovrlnd models, the line remains lighter than loads of alternatives.

Continue Reading

Category: Pickup Campers, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors

Tags: , , , , , ,

Σελίδες