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Kyoto researcher: olive oil first cut glucose rise in mice
In mice, olive oil given 15 minutes before glucose led to a smaller early blood sugar rise than the same oil given afterward, ScienceDaily reports.
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POLO pathway: a hidden drain at the back of the eye
A Canadian team reports a lymphatic drainage route behind the retina, traced so far in mice, that may clear waste from the eye.
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Tutankhamun's tomb: the Nefertiti theory, testable at last
Scientific American reports that radar and gravity surveys hint at concealed spaces beyond Tutankhamun's burial chamber, but the evidence stops well short of a discovery.
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Alien: Isolation 2: a rainy colony, a new lead, no date
Space.com reports the survival horror sequel moves the series to a colony planet called LV-921, with a new protagonist and still no release window.
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Nearby Glasses and ZuckOff: Apps that detect smart glasses
Smart glasses are convenient but raise privacy concerns. Two apps scan Bluetooth signals to warn you when someone is wearing them nearby.
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Bentley Supersports: 657-hp V8, rear-drive, 1,000 lbs lighter
The 2026 Bentley Supersports strips the Continental GT's hybrid and all-wheel-drive systems, cutting 1,000 pounds of mass for a track-focused, combustion-only grand tourer.