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Octopuses have long been known for their remarkable intelligence. One famous example was Inky, the octopus that escaped from New Zealand’s National Aquarium in 2016 by squeezing through a drainpipe and making its way back to the ocean. Now, researchers at Dartmouth have uncovered another impressive ability. A new study published in Current Biology found that octopuses can learn to use mirrors to locate food hidden from direct view, demonstrating sophisticated spatial thinking. “Our findings are the first to demonstrate that invertebrates can use mirrors to understand their environment to find prey,” says lead author Mary Kieseler, Guarini ’25, who…

Gong and other scholars have been issuing warnings about the security vulnerabilities of AI agents for a while. They publish papers and blog posts detailing exploits such as indirect prompt injection, which involves hijacking agents using commands hidden in websites, emails, or other seemingly anodyne data sources. Compared with these techniques, the Meta hack was practically mindless. The only complication that hackers had to overcome was using a VPN that matched the true account owner’s location; then they directly asked the support agent to change the account’s email address, and it complied. Meta has not commented publicly on how this…

More than one-quarter of people with Type 2 diabetes now use GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications that includes Ozempic. But new research from Stanford Medicine and international collaborators suggests these widely prescribed drugs may be less effective for some patients because of their genetics. The study found that about 10% of people carry genetic variants linked to a phenomenon known as GLP-1 resistance. Individuals with these variants appear to produce higher levels of the hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps regulate blood sugar, yet the hormone does not seem to work as effectively in their bodies. Researchers focused…

A new type of universal coronavirus vaccine has passed its first human clinical trial, marking an important step toward broader protection against future virus outbreaks. Developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the university spinout company DIOSynVax (DVX) Ltd, the experimental vaccine was found to be safe and caused no significant side effects in a study involving 39 healthy volunteers. Unlike conventional vaccines that target specific virus strains, this vaccine was designed to protect against multiple members of the Sarbeco coronavirus family. This group includes SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as SARS and…

The Federal Aviation Administration said the Trump administration’s plans to construct a 259-foot tall arch less than a mile from Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport would likely not pose risks to aviation safety.But evaluators recommended that red, blinking obstruction lights similar to the ones atop the Washington Monument be added to the design — a common measure for large structures that go up near airports.“The hypothetical building, at the filed heights listed above, would have no significant adverse effect on airspace” or navigation procedures into and around the airport, evaluators wrote in a feasibility study released Friday.The F.A.A. must still…

Eye and Vision ChangesThe most notable side effect associated with MIRV is eye and vision changes.[4] In fact, MIRV carries a black box warning for serious eye-related problems.[5] A black box warning is the FDA’s strongest safety warning, and is used to call attention to side effects that can become severe or life-threatening if they’re not monitored and treated early.[6]Nearly 6 in 10 people treated with MIRV experience some form of eye-related side effect.[5] On average, people develop eye symptoms about a month after treatment. Some people notice symptoms within the first few weeks of treatment.[5]Side effects can include:[5]Blurry visionDry or irritated…

Want to improve your diet and fitness levels? First check what your body type is. Here are the best exercise and diet tactics for your body type according to the experts  Are you eating healthily and exercising more, yet still not getting the results you hoped for?  ‘If you’re struggling to maintain a healthy weight, despite your best efforts, it could be that you’re not working in sync with your body type,’ says Personal Trainer and Sports Therapist Jade Imani who works with sports brand Healthspanelite.co.uk. ‘When it comes to getting fit, there’s no such thing as one size fits…

The side effect rates are fairly similar, but that doesn’t mean that each drug will affect everyone equally. Anthony Puopolo, MD, an internal medicine physician and the chief medical officer at the telehealth platform LifeMD, believes that Foundayo hits some people harder: “The types of symptoms are the same — the intensity and dropout rate are not.”In the studies that led to their FDA approvals, about 6.9 percent of oral Wegovy users on the maximum dose discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal issues. By contrast, 10 percent of Foundayo users discontinued their treatment.[1][2]Preventing and Managing GI ProblemsTo…

Improved fitness and weight loss aren’t the only benefits strength training has to offer. David Wiener, Training Specialist at Freeletics reveals 6 other benefits everyone should know about By now, most people are aware that incorporating strength training into your workout routine is probably a good idea. We know that weight training is a great way to manage your weight and gain lean muscle, which increases your metabolic rate or simply put the number of calories your body burns at rest. strength training offers a myriad of benefits in addition to this But, strength training offers a myriad of benefits in…

What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?The primary cause of type 2 diabetes is a resistance to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that the pancreas produces, and it regulates how sugar (glucose) moves from the bloodstream to cells.[3]When you have type 2 diabetes, glucose doesn’t move into the cells effectively; this is called insulin resistance. Instead, insulin builds up in the bloodstream, causing high blood sugar. In turn, your pancreas tries to make even more insulin, and it might not be able to make enough.If you have insulin resistance, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have diabetes, but it can lead to weight…