Your gut may help your brain decide what to remember
Signals from the gut to the brain via the vagus nerve enhance memory formation when consuming nutritious food, but not when consuming sweet liquids lacking nutritional value. Blocking this nerve pathway eliminated the memory advantage, and long-term high-fat, high-sugar diets weakened the system in rats.
Read full story →Chicken kidney sponge could be 'outstanding' at cleaning up polluted ports
A chicken kidney sponge material can filter pollutants like oil and toxins from harbor water. Researchers propose using this sponge as a renaturalization method to clean enclosed ports by introducing hardy species that survive in disturbed marine environments.
The role of community energy in mediating the sustainable energy transition
Community energy projects governed by local members advance just energy transitions by providing power to remote areas, enabling renewable technology adoption, and strengthening electricity networks. Their current limited adoption raises questions about practical implementation methods and strategies for wider expansion.
Daily multivitamin may help older adults stay independent
A daily multivitamin improved functional health in older adults after three years compared to a placebo group. The preliminary findings, which still need peer review, showed users maintained better strength and stamina for everyday activities.