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Three robots are growing vegetables on the roof of the University of Melbourne’s student pavilion. As I watch, a mechanical arm, hovering above the crop like a fairground claw machine, sprays a carefully measured dose of water over the plants.The greens themselves look fairly terrestrial – cos lettuce, basil, coriander and moth-eaten kale – but they are actually prototypes for a groundbreaking research mission to grow fresh food in outer space.The project leader, Prof Sigfredo Fuentes, leans over and picks a tiny…

If you have worked remotely for too long, you have perhaps forgotten all the “joys” of being around random people, from ceaseless sounds and noises to smells that make you long for the days of mandatory masking.A woman was told to work from the office one day, despite being on medication that made her quite gassy. Despite her explaining the possible results, her manager was quite insistent, so she simply decided that there was nothing left to do but maliciously comply. We got reached out to AdventurousWave4721 via…

Canadian researchers have found that women using Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs) show changes in brain regions related to emotion regulation, raising concerns about the potential impact on brain development and emotional health. These effects may be reversible, highlighting the need for increased awareness and further research in this area.Scientists have discovered that the use of oral contraceptives may influence the morphology of brain regions related to fear. This finding could enhance our comprehension of…

In a hospital in northern Norway, just south of the Arctic Circle, a landmark experiment is taking place that could transform the way we treat ageing in the years to come. Called ExPlas – exercised plasma – the clinical trial involves taking blood plasma from young and healthy adults who exercise on a regular basis and injecting it into people aged between 50 and 75 in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s the first time this has been tested in humans.The full results will be available in 2025, and the hope is…

Cari Siestra first learned about menstrual regulation when they were working on the Myanmar-Thailand border. At the time, abortion was broadly criminalized in both countries. But if a person’s period was late, it was relatively easy to get access to pills that would induce menstruation in just a few days. In Bangladesh, where abortion is largely illegal, menstrual regulation is available up to 10 weeks after a missed period, and public health advocates routinely talk about it as a promising way to reduce maternal…

Oprah Winfrey has long been under public scrutiny regarding her body, with her weight journey often reaching the top of magazine and tabloid covers. The 69-year-old billionaire recently disclosed to PEOPLE that she includes an unspecified weight-loss drug in her workout regimen. Questions over Winfrey's weight loss techniques surfaced after she appeared to be in better shape during a recent press trip. The media mogul finally decided to give rest to all the speculations and rumors surrounding her body weight. NEW…

New research finds an elevated risk of blood clots in women using NSAIDs with hormonal contraception, particularly high-risk types and diclofenac. The research calls for greater awareness and careful consideration of safer pain relief and contraceptive options. Researchers advise that while the absolute risk remains low, women should be informed accordingly. People using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers in combination with hormonal contraceptives may face a slightly higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE),…

A recent study found that 75% of adults sleep better after sex, with many comparing the sleep improvement to the effect of a sleeping pill. The researchers highlighted this area as largely unexplored and suggested future investigations into whether this sleep improvement stems from the physiological process of orgasm or from the meaningful connection between partners.After engaging in sexual activity, the majority of adults reported experiencing improved sleep.Research recently presented the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting…

At a time of unrelenting attacks on reproductive autonomy, the Food and Drug Administration’s decision on July 13 to approve a birth control pill for over-the-counter (OTC) use is an important advance toward providing people with tools to control their fertility. This includes preventing unwanted pregnancy. Having Opill, a safe, effective, easy-to-use birth control option available without a prescription is essential, because it so difficult for many people to get prescription birth control in the U.S. As researchers and…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeDrena De Niro appears to have spoken out about the cause of her son Leandro’s untimely death. Leandro De Niro Rodriguez was announced dead on Sunday (2 July). He was 19 years old and had appeared as an actor in the 2018 films A Star is Born and Cabaret Maxime. After the news of his passing broke, Leandro’s grandfather, prolific actor Robert De Niro, issued a statement expressing his…