The Dark Secret at the Heart of AI by Will Knight April 11, 2017 Last year, a strange self-driving car was released onto the quiet roads of Monmouth County, New Jersey. The experimental vehicle, developed by researchers at the chip… Read More ›
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Well, we dont know quite what this is. All we know is you probably don’t want it
Stevia helps control blood sugar levels even in the presence of antibiotics
We review the recent research ” Researchers unravel how stevia controls blood sugar levels ” in addition to how stevia can still help maintain blood glucose control with a disrupted microbiome Citation” Steviol glycosides enhance pancreatic beta-cell function and taste… Read More ›
Cellular Aging Reversed
We review the ground breaking study ” Reversing aging now possible! “. Were researchers we able to actually restore cell division to a healthy state. * Chemical screening identifies ATM as a target for alleviating senescence Nature Chemical Biology (2017)… Read More ›
Potassium more vital for Blood Pressure than low sodium?
Potassium may be more important to those with high blood pressure than low sodium. We review the recent study ” Cardiovascular benefits associated with higher dietary K vs. lower dietary Na evidence from population and mechanistic studies, in regard to… Read More ›
New report links early life antibiotic use to inflammatory gut diseases in adulthood
Public Release: 3-Apr-2017 New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that antibiotic use in newborn offspring alters gut bacteria in ways that may increase the likelihood of inflammatory diseases Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology… Read More ›
Large Vitamin C dosages shown to shorten cold duration
We review the research ” Larger doses of vitamin C may lead to a greater reduction in common cold duration and infections” in regard to Vitamin C placebo control studies primarily showing benefit at 3 grams or more. Citation: Vitamin… Read More ›
Judge rules Donald Trump incited violence | The Independent
The courts keep taking Donald Trump both seriously and literally. And the president’s word choices are proving to be a real headache. A federal judge in Kentucky is the latest to take Trump at his word when he says something… Read More ›
Child was taken away by social services because grandparents locked her in her bedroom to stop her wandering around at night
Olivia Rudgard, social affairs correspondent 2 APRIL 2017 • 4:07PM A child was taken away from her grandparents and put into foster care after they locked her in her room overnight. The seven-year-old, from the West Midlands, was put into… Read More ›
Vitamin C effective in targeting cancer stem cells
We review the study ” Vitamin C effective in targeting cancer stem cells ” in regard to how it is at least 10 times more effective at eliminating cancer stem cells than other tested pharmaceutical agents. We will also briefly… Read More ›
Whole-body vibration may be as effective as regular exercise
We review the research ” Whole-body vibration may be as effective as regular exercise ” in regard to helping the incapacitated or those unable to participate in a regular exercise program. * This research can easily be incorporated into designing… Read More ›
Cyber Firm Rewrites Part of Disputed Russian Hacking Report
U.S. cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revised and retracted statements it used to buttress claims of Russian hacking during last year’s American presidential election campaign. The shift followed a VOA report that the company misrepresented data published by an influential British… Read More ›
Vaccines and Neuropsychiatric Disorders a temporal association
We review the recent study published in the Journal of Frontiers in Psychiatry ” Temporal Association of Certain Neuropsychiatric Disorders Following Vaccination of Children and Adolescents: A Pilot Case–Control Study ” this Jan 2017 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2017.00003
Nunes: Trump transition members were under surveillance during Obama administration – POLITICO
Members of the Donald Trump transition team, possibly including Trump himself, were under U.S. government surveillance following November’s presidential election, House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) told reporters Wednesday. Nunes said the monitoring appeared to be done legally as a… Read More ›
The Pentagon has never been audited. Has no idea where $10 trillion dollars has gone since 1996| Thomas Hedges | Opinion | The Guardian
On Thursday, Donald Trump released a preliminary budget proposal that calls for a $52bn increase in military spending. But just last December, a Washington Post investigation found that the Pentagon had buried a report that outlines $125bn in waste at… Read More ›
Turkey’s president: Turks living in Europe should all have 5 children – Vox
Making European nationalists uncomfortable is good politics for him. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan believes that Turks in Europe are facing terrible discrimination. His proposed solution: Make as many Turkish babies there as possible. Speaking at a rally in the… Read More ›
Bacterial Strains may help fix Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
We briefly review the research ” ‘Good’ bacteria is potential solution to unchecked inflammation seen in bowel diseases ” in regard to helping the two most common inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Citation Tile: NLRP12 attenuates colon… Read More ›
Baby blues "virtually eliminated" with dietary supplement combo – Postpartum Depression
We review the clinical study ” Selective dietary supplementation in early postpartum is associated with high resilience against depressed mood ” in regard to a simple amino acid formula that had dramatic effects. DOI Citation: doi: 10.1073/pnas.1611965114
Exclusive: Russia appears to deploy forces in Egypt, eyes on Libya role – sources | Reuters
By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Lin Noueihed | WASHINGTON/CAIRO Russia appears to have deployed special forces to an airbase in western Egypt near the border with Libya in recent days, U.S., Egyptian and diplomatic sources say, a move that… Read More ›
Memory improved with Blueberries, Age reversed with Interval Training
1. Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in older people. 2. How exercise — interval training in particular — helps your mitochondria stave off old age
Alien Probes possibly being powered by fast radio bursts?
Public Release: 9-Mar-2017 Could fast radio bursts be powering alien probes? Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Caption An artist’s illustration of a light-sail powered by a radio beam (red) generated on the surface of a planet. The leakage from such… Read More ›
Probiotics may help alleviate Depression and Anxiety, Animal Model
We review the recent clinical research ” Probiotic found in yogurt can reverse depression symptoms, UVA finds” in regard to possibly helping people clinically with anxiety and depression. Citation Title: Microbiota alteration is associated with the development of stress-induced despair… Read More ›
Breakthrough Research 06 MAR 2017
1. Could a ( Low Carb) ketogenic diet alleviate gout? 2. Allergies? Probiotic combination may curb your symptoms Cited Sources: β-Hydroxybutyrate Deactivates Neutrophil NLRP3 Inflammasome to Relieve Gout Flares. Cell Reports, 2017; 18 (9): 2077 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2017.02.004 Probiotics ( Lactobacillus… Read More ›
Robo-journalism: Journalists on their robot pretenders
Public Release: 2-Mar-2017 Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München In spite of its limitations, automated journalism will expand. According to media researchers, this development underlines the need for critical, contextualised journalism. Journalists and editors believe ‘robo-journalists’ do not have a good nose for… Read More ›
Clinical Diet Reversed Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Animal Model
We review the study” Fasting-mimicking diet may reverse diabetes ” in regard to complete pancreatic cell regeneration and reversal of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Citation Title * Fasting-Mimicking Diet Promotes Ngn3-Driven β-Cell Regeneration to Reverse Diabetes
Tracking the movement of cyborg cockroaches
Public Release: 27-Feb-2017 North Carolina State University Caption NC State researchers have found that by sending cockroach biobots random commands, the biobots spent more time moving, moved more quickly and were at least five times more likely to… Read More ›
Breakthrough Research 27 FEB 2017
1. Resveratrol may be an effective intervention for lung aging 2. Study finds link between high EPA and DHA omega-3 blood levels and decreased risk of death
Vit. D amount needed to prevent colds and flu, BMJ Study
We review the the study “Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory tract infections: systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data” by the BMJ in regard to the amount of vitamin D needed to prevent colds and flu on… Read More ›
Cat ownership not linked to mental health problems
Public Release: 21-Feb-2017 New UCL research has found no link between cat ownership and psychotic symptoms, casting doubt on previous suggestions that people who grew up with cats are at higher risk of mental illness University College London New… Read More ›
No one can figure out what’s behind a mysterious radiation spike across Europe – ScienceAlert
Small amounts of nuclear radiation spread across Europe last month, and no one can figure out why. First detected over the Norway-Russia border in January, the radioactive Iodine-131 bloom was then found over several European countries, and while unsubstantiated rumours… Read More ›
Research Breakthroughs 20 FEB 2017
1. Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Contribute to a Cure for HIV? 2. Vitamin B3 prevents glaucoma in laboratory mice
Lethal radiation mitigated with a plant compound
We review the study ” The Use of 3,5,4′-Tri-O-acetylresveratrol as a Potential Prodrug for Resveratrol Protects Mice from γ-Irradiation-Induced Death ” In which acetyl-resveratrol protected against 9.75Gy of whole body radiation.
Breakthrough Research 13 FEB 2017
1. Prebiotics may help to cope with stress 2. Green tea could have lifesaving potential for patients with multiple myeloma, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
DeepMind’s AI can learn to act aggressively | WIRED UK
By MATT BURGESS Thursday 9 February 2017 Artificial intelligence changes the way it behaves based on the environment it is in, much like humans do, according to the latest research from DeepMind . Computer scientists from the Google-owned firm have… Read More ›
Japan took in 28 refugees in 2016, despite record applications ‹ Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion
TOKYO — Japan accepted just 28 refugees last year when a record number applied for asylum, a government document dated for release on Friday showed, throwing a spotlight on the nation’s reluctance to accept foreigners. In 2016, 10,901 people sought… Read More ›
☣ E.coli bacteria mutate to use antibiotics as a super food
We review the study ” Antibiotics can boost bacterial reproduction ” in regard to the bacteria that causes the stomach bug. Which grows three times larger when exposed to antibiotics for just four days.
Foreign powers performing ‘earthquake tests’ near Istanbul to destroy economy: Ankara mayor – LOCAL
Recent earthquakes in the western province of Çanakkale could have been organized by dark external powers aiming to destroy Turkey’s economy with an “artificial earthquake” near Istanbul, Ankara Mayor Melih Gökçek has claimed. “Today a serious earthquake occurred in Çanakkale…. Read More ›
Breakthrough Research for 06 FEB 2017
1. Antibiotics can boost bacterial reproduction by 300% 2. Vitamin C may decrease risk of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery by 73%
Grexit? Greece threatens break with EU following debt crisis – Taipei Times
The country faces a critical few weeks as it struggles to meet bailout conditions amid rising pressures in Germany and the US By Helena Smith / The Guardian, ATHENS In the week of Groundhog Day, it seemed entirely appropriate: Greek… Read More ›
Preacher locked up for hate crime after quoting the Bible to gay teenager – Telegraph
Editors Note: Due to the understandable controversial nature of this event, comments are off. 5 FEBRUARY 2017 • 5:42PM A Christian evangelist was accused of a hate crime and locked up in a cell after preaching from the Bible to a… Read More ›
Athens on alert over Aegean tensions, concerned about a possible surprise move by the Turkish Navy| News | ekathimerini.com
VASSILIS NEDOS Ties between Ankara and Athens remained strained over the weekend, with Greece’s armed forces under instructions to remain alert but calm, following an escalating war of words over sovereignty in the Aegean and an unprecedented spike in Turkish… Read More ›
Turkey warns Greece over military drill in demilitarized Aegean island of Kos – Daily Sabah
DAILY SABAH WITH ANADOLU AGENCY ISTANBUL Published8 hours ago Photo obtained from social media shows Greek special forces landing on the Island of Kos The Foreign Ministry warned Greece on Friday against its military activities on the Aegean island of… Read More ›
Common pain relievers may increase heart attack risk during respiratory infections
Public Release: 2-Feb-2017 Infectious Diseases Society of America [EMBARGOED UNTIL THURSDAY, FEB. 2] Widely used pain relievers may increase the risk of a heart attack when used during a cold or flu-like illness, according to a new study published… Read More ›
“Unimaginable” 530 sieverts per hour Highest radiation reading since 3/11 detected at Fukushima No. 1 reactor | The Japan Times
KYODO, STAFF REPORT FEB 3, 2017 The radiation level in the containment vessel of reactor 2 at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 power plant has reached a maximum of 530 sieverts per hour, the highest since the triple core meltdown… Read More ›
Christians In Turkey: Attacked, Deported And Seen As A ‘Threat Against National Security’ | Christian News on Christian Today
. Source: Christia Churches face serious terror threats in Turkey, where hate speech against Christians in social and conventional media has increased and Church figures are being deported, according to the country’s Association of Protestant Churches. The findings come in… Read More ›
Fluorinated Chemicals contaminate fast food packaging
We review the major study ” Fluorinated Compounds in U.S. Fast Food Packaging ” funded by the National Science Foundation in regard to the extensive contamination of fast food by toxic fluorine compounds.
Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua abducted from Hong Kong hotel – reports | World news | The Guardian
A billionaire with links to the family of Xi Jinping was reportedly taken from his apartment in the Four Seasons in Hong Kong by Chinese police and taken to the mainland. Xiao Jianhua, one of China’s richest men, is currently… Read More ›
Research Breakthroughs 30 JAN 2017
1. Some early breast cancer patients benefit more from breast conservation than from mastectomy 2. Rat-grown mouse pancreases help reverse diabetes in mice 3. Corn turning French hamsters into deranged cannibals: research
Greek and Turkish warships in standoff in Aegean sea | World news | The Guardian
Greek and Turkish warships were involved Sunday in a brief faceoff near a group of disputed Greek islets in the Aegean, coinciding with renewed tensions between Athens and Ankara. The Greek defence ministry said a Turkish navy missile boat, “along… Read More ›
Corn turning french hamsters into ‘deranged cannibals’ | Daily Mail Online
Corn is turning French hamsters into ‘deranged cannibals’ that eat their own offspring Researchers say a monotonous diet is leaving the animals starving The problem is a lack of vitamins. In fact, one in particular: B3, or niacin Hamsters ran… Read More ›
🎓 Green Tea boosts production of detox enzymes, in regard to carcinogenic chemicals
We review the peer reviewed study “Green Tea Boosts Production Of Detox Enzymes, Rendering Cancerous Chemicals Harmless” in regard to the EGCG component of green tea.
Engineering Evil 