Ibuprofen is a household name – the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests this everyday drug might be doing more than easing discomfort. It could also have anti- cancer properties. As scientists uncover more about the links between inflammation and cancer, ibuprofen’s role is coming under the spotlight – raising intriguing questions about …
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Researchers have discovered that ice can generate electricity when bent or deformed, offering new insight into both nature and technology. Credit: Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona Ice can generate electricity when bent, a process called flexoelectricity. The discovery connects to lightning formation and future device applications. Ice is among the most common materials on Earth, covering glaciers, mountain ranges, and the …
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NFLNFLESPN will own the rights to RedZone and get more live games. The NFL gets 10 percent equity in ESPN. But plenty of questions remain about this landscape-altering deal. Getty Images/Ringer illustration By Lindsay JonesAug. 7, 12:25 pm UTC • 7 min The NFL is turning over most of its media properties, including the NFL Network and distribution rights to …
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Psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, extends the lifespan of human cells, a lab study suggests. Researchers also found that the psychedelic compound slows certain hallmarks of aging in older mice while improving their fur quality. The findings, published July 8 in the journal npj Aging, provide the first experimental evidence of psilocybin’s potential anti-aging properties. “The study …
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