Compound in olives may lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss

Share on PinterestScientists are investigating a natural compound found in olives to help control obesity and type 2 diabetes. Juan Moyano/Stocksy Obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a natural compound in olives and olive oil that may help regulate blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. … Read more

Earth’s inner core has slowed down so much it’s moving backwards, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Deep within the Earth, a massive metal ball spins independently of our orbiting planet. It resembles a spinning top inside a larger top, shrouded in mystery. This inner core has intrigued scientists since … Read more

Tesla Bulls Are Riding Again: Morning Briefing

This is the main conclusion from today’s morning letter, which you can read to register to receive in your inbox every morning, along with: If Tesla (TSLA) can be a tech company when auto sales falter, it can certainly be a car company when sales beat expectations. That’s how Wall Street sees it, as Tesla … Read more

NYT Crossword Answers for July 5, 2024

Go to: Difficult clues FRIDAY PUZZLE — If you’re not a builder, you probably sit down to solve your crossword puzzles without thinking much about how difficult it is to fill in a grid. That’s okay. Analyzing the puzzle and its construction is usually not part of the solution agenda. But it is something that … Read more

Scientists discover new T cells and genes linked to immune disorders

A newly developed method called ReapTEC enabled the discovery of thousands of active bidirectional enhancers. Further analysis of GWAS data revealed that several immune-mediated diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, are associated with genetic variations within these enhancers. Credit: RIKEN Researchers led by Yasuhiro Murakawa from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences … Read more