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Bio-friendly ice composite developed by Israeli researchers is as strong as concrete

Israeli researchers have developed a new ice composite that is about 10 times stronger in compression than ordinary ice and resists sudden breakage. The material, called BioPykrete, combines a cellulose nanocrystal network formed during directional freezing with a fusion protein that bonds ice and the network at a molecular level. Tests on small cylindrical samples showed higher strength and far greater energy absorption, suggesting potential use as polar construction material, though durability testing is still needed.

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Trump weighs Russian diesel imports to cut fuel prices amid legal and political backlash

U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing imports of Russian diesel to lower domestic fuel prices, but the plan faces controversy over congressional sanctions and the war in Ukraine. Reports said the administration temporarily waived sanctions on Russian diesel, though legal limits may still apply. Republican lawmakers voiced objections on legal and moral grounds, while others urged enforcement of Russia sanctions. Analysts also questioned whether imports would materially ease fuel prices.

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Eating alone may raise blood sugar, study finds

A study found that blood sugar responses can differ depending on whether a person eats alone or with someone close, even when consuming the same food. In tests tracking 108 participants after eating 108 grams of white bread, those who ate with a close partner showed smaller blood sugar spikes and faster returns to baseline than those who ate alone. The team also observed reduced drops in body temperature and better stress-related responses when participants were with someone close.