Testosterone helps libido in menopause – can it treat other symptoms? pred 10 urami in 44 minutami A growing body of research suggests testosterone replacement therapy can alleviate menopausal symptoms such as a decrease in libido, mood swings and brain fog. But some in the field are sceptical(New Scientist)
Civet coffee: The real chemistry behind this bizarre luxury drink pred 13 urami Scientists are finding out how coffee beans are transformed when they pass through the guts of Asian palm civets in the hope of replicating the process without using animals(New Scientist)
The Martian permafrost may be hiding veins of habitable liquid water pred 14 urami Buried underground near the surface, frozen regions of Mars could have tiny hidden channels full of liquid water, which could be a habitable environment for microscopic organisms(New Scientist)
Common IVF test misses some genetic abnormalities in embryos pred 19 urami Human embryos formed with in vitro fertilisation can develop genetic abnormalities in the time between genetic testing and implantation – though this may not affect their viability(New Scientist)
Tweaked lithium-ion battery can be pierced without catching fire pred 21 urami Lithium-ion batteries are prone to catching fire when damaged, but a simple change of electrolyte material can put a stop to the vicious chemical cycle that causes the problem(New Scientist)
'Weaponised' CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against solid tumours pred 1 dnevom, 4 urami in 1 minuto So far, immune cells that have been engineered to kill cancers, known as CAR T-cells, haven’t worked well against solid cancers - but a study in mice suggests that could soon change(New Scientist)
Wegovy has heart health benefits even if weight loss is minimal pred 1 dnevom, 5 urami in 30 minutami Studies have suggested that Wegovy directly boosts heart health, beyond just the benefits of losing weight, and now that has been demonstrated in a robust trial in people(New Scientist)
An excellent guide to the labyrinthine world of COP summits pred 1 dnevom, 11 urami in 1 minuto In the run-up to this year's COP in Brazil, Madeleine Cuff explores The Climate Diplomat, a poignant account by the late Peter Betts, a negotiator who showed what diplomacy can achieve(New Scientist)
