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Elderly woman recovering from hip fracture applies testosterone gel and exercises with therapist in bright rehab setting.

Testosterone gel plus exercise may limit visceral fat gain in older women recovering from hip fractures

8. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI Faktatjekket

A University of Connecticut-led clinical trial found that older women recovering from a recent hip fracture who used a topical testosterone gel alongside a structured exercise program did not experience the typical rise in visceral abdominal fat seen during recovery. Researchers followed participants for six months and assessed body composition with imaging scans.

Middle East conflict delays relief voyage to Marion Island

South Africa's annual supply mission to Marion Island has been delayed due to fuel shortages caused by the war between the US, Israel and Iran. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment confirmed that global scarcity of specialised polar diesel disrupted the departure of the SA Agulhas II. Officials stated they are working to limit the impact while ensuring safety.

Study reveals uncertainty about consent among adapted upper secondary students

8. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A new Uppsala University study finds that many students at adapted upper secondary schools remain uncertain about consent boundaries and illegal acts despite targeted sex education.

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First national farmers research conference held at Meda Welabu University

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Irregular bedtimes in midlife linked to higher heart risks

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Study suggests travel may slow aging through entropy

Study finds people who use Ozempic-like drugs for weight loss face added stigma

People who lose weight using GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may be judged more negatively than those who lose weight through diet and exercise — and even more negatively than people who do not lose weight at all — according to a new study led by Rice University psychologist Erin Standen.

Researchers create exotic quantum states with timed magnetic fields

5. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Scientists at California Polytechnic State University have discovered new forms of quantum matter by varying magnetic fields over time. The breakthrough, detailed in Physical Review B, shows that time-dependent control can produce stable quantum states without static equivalents. This could advance quantum computing by making systems more resistant to errors.

Oxford physicists demonstrate first quadsqueezing in quantum experiment

Researchers at the University of Oxford have achieved the first-ever demonstration of quadsqueezing, a fourth-order quantum effect, using a single trapped ion. The breakthrough, published on May 1 in Nature Physics, introduces a novel method to engineer complex quantum interactions. This advance could enhance quantum simulation, sensing, and computing.

Scientists teleport photon state across 270 meters

1. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

An international team of researchers has achieved a milestone in quantum communication by teleporting the polarization state of a single photon between two separate quantum dots over a 270-meter open-air link. The experiment, conducted at Sapienza University of Rome, demonstrates the potential for quantum relays in future quantum networks. The findings were published in Nature Communications.

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