SpaceX shared stunning photos of its Falcon 9 rocket carrying the U.S. Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane into orbit last week. The pictures capture the nighttime launch on Aug. 21, when the robotic X-37B, also known as the Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), lifted off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida at …
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Nighttime Brain Activity Keeps Glucose Levels in Check
Summary: A new study reveals that the brain actively maintains blood sugar stability during everyday life, not just during crises. Researchers identified VMHCckbr neurons in the hypothalamus that regulate glucose by promoting fat breakdown, especially during the early hours of sleep. This prevents overnight hypoglycemia and ensures a steady energy supply. The findings suggest that overactivity of these neurons may …
Read More »Exclusive | Texas Highways Have a New Nighttime Creature: Autonomous Trucks – The Wall Street Journal
Exclusive | Texas Highways Have a New Nighttime Creature: Autonomous Trucks The Wall Street Journal Steves & Sons launching autonomous trucking pilot program Woodworking Network Autonomous Momentum: New Freight and AI Pilots Launch Globally, Tesla Expands Robotaxi Trials, Waymo Faces Boston Pushback act-news.com Why Texas is ‘global hub for autonomous trucking,’ with DFW playing leading role WFAA New Partnership Sees Autonomous Trucks on Texas …
Read More »What Your Nighttime Breathing Says About Your Health
Notably, the research showed that apnea can manifest differently in REM sleep: “A lot of the memory consolidation and emotional regulation … happens during REM,” Mander explains. “If you’re waking up during REM because of a breathing event, you’re fragmenting that process. And if that’s happening night after night for years, it adds up.” Early diagnosis, therefore, is critical—but it’s …
Read More »8 Nighttime Snacks That Are Good for Your Heart, According to RDs
Key Takeaways Easy snack swaps—like popcorn, veggies and hummus, or dark chocolate-covered fruit—can curb late-night cravings while boosting heart health with fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Foods rich in unsaturated fats and soluble fiber help lower bad cholesterol and inflammation. To protect your heart, avoid snacks high in trans fats, added sugars, sodium, and alcohol, which can raise blood pressure, …
Read More »Nighttime pistachio consumption affects gut bacteria in adults with prediabetes
Prediabetes affects a third of people in the United States and most of them will develop Type 2 diabetes, yet effective dietary intervention strategies remain limited. Pistachios have shown promise in improving markers of diet quality, yet little is known about how they influence the gut microbiome – a key player in glucose regulation and inflammation. A new study led by Kristina Petersen, associate …
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