Welcome to a new week
Our feature story appears to confirm the long-held hypothesis that the auditory verbal hallucinations - or inner voices - often heard by people with schizophrenia are actually due to a breakdown in the system that usually tells us that we caused such sounds. The findings could help with early diagnoses, as well as in the development of effective treatments.
Elsewhere in this edition, Bronwyn gets robotic help up the hill, Pranjal brings us a cool new discovery, and Abhimanyu dreams of long trips astride an updated Yamaha adventure bike while also considering a toilet-cam. Enjoy !
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Headliner
Inner speech glitch explains why people with schizophrenia hear voices
by Paul McClure
For decades, scientists have suspected that the voices heard by people with schizophrenia might be their own inner speech gone awry. Now, researchers have found brainwave evidence showing exactly how this self-monitoring glitch occurs.
Highlights
GearOutdoors
Review: First outdoors exoskeleton puts real power in your stride
by Bronwyn Thompson
The Hypershell Pro X exoskeleton might be the closest we'll get – in this age, at least – to being able to instantly tap into a type of superpower, and once you've experienced it, it's hard to go back to just using the legs nature gave you to.
MilitaryTechnology
EagleEye AI-powered helmet system gives soldiers super senses
by David Szondy
The soldier of tomorrow seems to have arrived a bit early as Anduril shows off its new AI-powered helmet system. It not only protects soldiers but gives them super senses while turning them into nodes in an advanced data communications network.
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Consumer TechTechnology
Toilet-mounted camera takes photos of your poop so you don't have to
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
For just $600, you can finally say goodbye to the tedious hassle of snapping pictures of your excrement every day in the bathroom – Kohler's new camera will automatically do it for you. It's for your gut health, promise.
ArchitectureTechnology
High-tech tower is one of USA's new tallest skyscrapers
by Adam Williams
New York City's 270 Park Avenue rises to a height of 1,388 ft, making it one of the tallest new buildings in the US. The supertall skyscraper features a high-tech design that focuses on sustainability and ventilation.
Alzheimer's & DementiaBrain HealthBody and Mind
Music may lower risk of dementia by up to 39% in older adults
by Bronwyn Thompson
Listening to or playing music later in life could do more than lift your spirits – it might also help keep your mind sharp. A large study has found that older adults who regularly engage with music have significantly lower rates of cognitive decline.
EnvironmentScience
Rocket launches are blasting a new hole in our ozone layer
by Chelsea Haney
As private companies make spaceflight routine, Earth’s upper atmosphere has become a testing ground with each launch leaving residues that react with ozone, thinning the layer that shields life below. It’s a problem scientists are just beginning to quantify.
Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors
Leatherman's all-time bestselling multitool gets biggest update ever
by C.C. Weiss
With DNA linking back to Leatherman's original PST multitool, the Wave has long served as a cornerstone for the brand. Now it evolves into the Wave Alpha, adding serious cutting muscle while improving upon its staple one-handed operation and grip.
MotorcyclesTransport
Yamaha upgrades the Ténéré 700 World Raid for comfy mile-munching
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Yamaha has just added a bunch of handy features to its beloved Ténéré 700 World Raid middleweight adventure motorcycle, which should make it an even better choice than before for extended exploration in 2026.
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SpaceScience
New Space Armor shields satellites from hypersonic space debris
by David Szondy
With satellites orbiting the Earth exploding into tens of thousands of pieces, the danger of collisions with space debris is a major problem, so Atomic-6 has developed new Space Armor tiles that are lighter and more effective than current systems.
Illnesses and conditionsBody and Mind
Alzheimer’s discovery: How genetic variant disrupts brain's energy supply
by Paul McClure
A new study has pinpointed how the APOE4 gene variant sabotages the brain’s energy balance, blocking neurons from burning fat for fuel when glucose runs low, a discovery that could reveal new ways to prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease.
WearablesConsumer TechTechnology
Transparent UV light sensor warns users before skin damage hits
by Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists have developed a fully transparent skin sensor that accurately measures UV radiation, detecting light and converting it to electrical signals. So before the sun's rays reach damaging levels, a phone alert lets users know it's time to cover up.
PhysicsScience
New type of exotic ice forms at ambient temperatures
by Pranjal Malewar
We think of ice as just frozen water. It is simple, solid. But water is a master of disguise. With just two atoms, hydrogen and oxygen, it can freeze into more than 20 different types of ice. Now, scientists have discovered a new, stranger type of ice.
Brain HealthBody and Mind
Nine early warning signs a concussion might last longer than expected
by Paul McClure
Not all concussions are created equal. A new study has revealed nine early warning signs that a mild head injury might linger longer than expected, and why spotting them within hours could change recovery outcomes.
Diet & NutritionWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
The unexpected food proven most effective at relieving constipation
by Bronwyn Thompson
For the first time, scientists have used evidence-based research to rewrite the advice on what to consume to relieve constipation, doing away with the broad "high-fiber diet" mantra. And one food in particular stands out as being most effective.
MilitaryTechnology
Russia flies strategic cruise missile propelled by a nuclear engine
by David Szondy
Russia has flown a nuclear-arm-capable cruise missile propelled by a nuclear engine. In a televised conference chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin the 15-hour flight of the 9M730 Burevestnik (NATO name SSC-X-9 Skyfall) was confirmed.
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