Chinese scientists transplanted spinach particles into mice to teach them photosynthesis.

Biologists from Zhejiang University injected chloroplast particles from spinach into the cartilage of mice with osteoarthritis. This made it possible to restore the missing chemical compounds in the cells and cure the disease. They tested a fundamentally new way to treat joints and expect that this technology can be further optimized for the treatment of other diseases associated with changes in metabolism.

Engineers have created a glove for learning Braille.

The BrailleWear glove has a built-in electronic module with a small camera and a light. Light hits the printed braille dots at an oblique angle, causing each of them to cast a shadow. The software analyzes the received image and reads the text to the user using a synthetic voice system. The idea is that a person will eventually learn to recognize symbols by touch on their own. BrailleWear gloves should go on sale before the end of the year and will cost about $300.

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown protective layer of the brain.

Neurophysiologists from the UK and Denmark have found a hitherto unknown brain membrane. It is involved in the filtration of cerebrospinal fluid and serves as a "depot" for the accumulation of immune cells. The new shell was named SLYM - short for Subarachnoidal Lymphatic-like Membrane, "subarachnoid lymphatic-like membrane." The main studies were carried out on mice, but the presence of the membrane was confirmed in humans.

Tomorrow is a new day

Wake up as early as possible, exercise, have a good breakfast. The earlier you get out of your bed, the more things you can do throughout your day. If you are full of enthusiasm, ready to make your life full of positive events and things, create a rule for yourself to get up earlier than usual. A good and plentiful breakfast charges your battery for the whole day. Plentiful start allow you the opportunity to feel over the moon with happiness, because when you just woke up, your body is weakened, make it recharge. Jogging or push-ups from the floor will give you a boost of energy for the whole day.

Neuralink has launched a patient registry.

To learn more about specific diseases to improve brain implantation. People with medical conditions such as tetraplegia or tetraparesis, paraplegia, visual loss, deafness, and aphasia can apply. This application may enable future clinical trials with Neuralink. The company expects to start conducting human trials in the first half of 2023, but it all depends on the FDA approval process.

Withings U-Scan smart urine analyzer introduced.

He assesses the condition of the body and gives advice on improving health. The device is attached to the rim of the toilet bowl and, due to a special radar, is able to determine who is going to urinate. The results are transferred to a proprietary application. One cartridge is designed for 100 tests. In women, it even determines the menstrual cycle and the ovulation window.

Scientists managed to grow retinal cells that fuse with natural ones.

This is an insanely important study - they learned how to grow a retina from stem cells plus or minus ten years ago. However, until that time, scientists had problems with its implantation in specific people and the ability to turn from dummies into really working mechanisms. The day before yesterday, a study was published where scientists reported on the successful connection of the grown cells with all the inhabitants of the eyes. This is great news for people with some types of blindness.

Lack of interest in sex in men may indicate a risk of early death.

Scientists analyzed data on 20,969 people (8,558 men and 12,411 women) over 40 years old. For six years, they underwent regular medical examinations, and also assessed the level of their sexual interest. During the study, 503 subjects died. An analysis of the data obtained showed that mortality from cancer and other causes was significantly higher in men who were less interested in sex. This association persisted even when the researchers controlled for factors such as age, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, alcohol use, body mass index, education, marital status, and psychological stress levels.

Scientists have reported that cats and dogs help keep the human brain healthy.

Older people who have had cats or dogs older than 5 years perform better on cognitive tests than others. They also have better short-term and long-term memory. Now scientists are trying to prove what exactly causes such an effect on the human brain.

Korean startup Motion Pillow has unveiled a pillow that helps fight snoring.

The device automatically adjusts the position of the snorer's head until the unpleasant noise subsides. Price - $400, expensive, but what you wouldn't give for a quiet sleep.

The Italian company GAIT-TECH has created a smart insole.

It will redistribute the increased pressure of the weight along the entire foot. Italian shoe designer Diego Dolcini promises that the insole he developed will soften the impact of the ground when walking and redistribute weight pressure along the foot. The insole is made from recycled polymer to help relieve pain and prevent injury. It is built into the shoe at the manufacturing stage, so it is not felt when worn. The manufacturers promise that a pair of insoles will cost less than 20 euros, which makes it affordable.

The smell of chocolate helps to lose weight.

In the experiment, participants were asked to wear chocolate-scented T-shirts and imagine being served a bowl of ice cream. It turned out that those who felt the chocolate smell the longest wanted to eat sweets. This could probably be because the smell of something tasty unconsciously reminds people of their goal to eat less and makes them restrain themselves.

L'Oreal presented the printer for drawing eyebrows.

Using a special application on your smartphone, you can select the desired shape and print settings, then simply point L'Oreal Brow Magic to the desired area of ​​skin, a couple of minutes and your eyebrows are ready.

Project Leonardo

Sony has unveiled Project Leonardo, a PS5 controller for people with disabilities. The device can be customized to your needs thanks to a set of buttons of different shapes and sizes. There is no release date for Project Leonardo yet. It can be used both as a main controller and as an addition to DualSense.

Acer released a table with a built-in exercise bike.

eKinekt BD 3 allows you to work on your PC and play sports at the same time. While pedaling, kinetic energy is generated to recharge the gadgets on the table. According to Acer, with a leisurely workout at a speed of 60 rpm, you can get up to 75 watts per hour. There is even a mobile application - in it you can estimate how many calories you have burned and how much electricity you have "run over". Sales will start in the summer, the price is $999.

Social media exacerbates depression.

Malaysian scientists have found that the habit of constantly using social networks reduces self-esteem and complicates the condition of a person with depression. The results showed that people with a strong attachment to social networks are more critical of themselves and depend on the opinions of others. It is these factors, and not “pure” time spent on social networks, that aggravate the development of depression. Scientists believe that the use of social networks makes people constantly seek likes. This increases dependence on others and undermines self-esteem, which ultimately complicates the mental state and causes depression.

Forehead massage helps with headaches!

Yes! And this exercise also heals all the sinuses, and also activates the pituitary gland. Place your right hand on your forehead, left hand on top and start rubbing from temple to temple. You can not touch your forehead with your hands, do it at a distance of several centimeters from your face. But if you want to smooth wrinkles on your forehead, then you need to touch the skin. Do 30 movements in 30 seconds. Headache is a rather unpleasant symptom that is familiar to almost every person. It is especially difficult for people suffering from chronic pain and migraines.

A popular sweetener causes anxiety by changing the structure of the brain.

Scientists have found that the popular sweetener aspartame alters the structure of the brain, tuning it to mental disorders such as anxiety. Moreover, these changes persist up to 2 subsequent generations. Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than regular sugar and is often used in sodas and sugar-free gum.

Products for women's health.

2. Avocado. Avocados are high in potassium and vitamins E and C, which are natural antioxidants. Regular use of this product will help slow down the aging process, enhance cell regeneration, strengthen the immune system and optimize metabolic processes in the body. 3. Bananas. Bananas are high in magnesium, which converts tryptophan into serotonin, the happiness hormone. Therefore, eating bananas, you automatically cheer yourself up. However, do not overdo it, because there are more than enough calories in them too!

Products for women's health.

Be sure to add them to your diet! 1. Linseed oil. It is saturated with healthy Omega-3-6-9 fatty acids, as well as phytogens and vitamins. Take just 1-2 teaspoons of oil per day and your curls, nails and skin will be healthy and beautiful. In addition, flaxseed oil has a great effect on the reproductive and immune systems of women, which means no problems with conception and no frequent colds!