One injection reversed osteoarthritis in weeks

One injection reversed osteoarthritis in weeks

Two experimental treatments were developed by the University of Colorado:

  1. a regenerative joint injection that slowly releases an FDA-approved drug to reverse osteoarthritis, and
  2. an arthroscopically delivered protein biomaterial that recruits the body's own cells to repair cartilage and bone defects.

In animal studies, these therapies successfully restored arthritic joints to a healthy state and achieved full tissue regeneration within weeks.

sciencedaily.com
u/TheExplainer9000 — 5 days ago

A Canadian company buried a giant radiator 2.8 miles under a German town to pull power from hot rock anywhere on Earth, and six months after it hit the grid, its own CEO admits two loops are clogged, the budget's gone, and it's walking away

The company, Eavor, is pivoting from project operator to "technology provider" and actively searching for an outside candidate to take over, drill the remaining loops, and run the first-of-a-kind German facility.

autonocion.com
u/TheExplainer9000 — 7 days ago

New research identifies types of dishonesty that occur in a relationship—and their consequences

tl;dr: Dishonesty between romantic partners is a highly complex phenomenon that doesn't happen in a vacuum. While lying or hiding the truth usually breeds doubt, resentment, and distrust, certain types of "prosocial" dishonesty (e.g., white lies meant to avoid unnecessary conflict) can act as a protective buffer. When more significant dishonesty is exposed, it can lead to a vicious cycle of dishonesty between partners, the end of the relationship, or occasionally serve as a crucial wake-up call, prompting couples to confront deeper, recurring relationship patterns and ultimately grow closer.

phys.org
u/TheExplainer9000 — 8 days ago
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Interstellar comet is unlike anything seen in our Solar System

Astronomers using the JWST have analyzed the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing a unique chemical signature that confirms it formed roughly 12 billion years ago, making it the oldest comet ever observed.

science.org
u/TheExplainer9000 — 13 days ago