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health1 year ago•3 min saved

"Comparing Dietary Treatment and Medication for Irritable Bowel Syndrome"

A study at the University of Gothenburg found that dietary adjustments were more effective than medications in reducing symptoms for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients, with over 70% experiencing significant relief. The research compared traditional IBS dietary advice, low FODMAP diet, and medication treatments, with the dietary approaches showing higher symptom reduction rates. The study emphasizes the central role of diet in IBS treatment and the need for personalized approaches in managing the condition.

via Medical Xpress|

#dietary-treatment #health #irritable-bowel-syndrome

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Vanished: The Secrets Found by a Disappeared Submersible Under the Ice

An unmanned research submersible named Ran disappeared beneath Antarctica's Thwaites glacier during its second expedition, leading to a comprehensive search by researchers from the University of Gothenburg. The submersible, which had previously detailed maps of the glacier's underside, was lost under 1,500 feet of ice, marking the end of its five-year tenure. Despite the loss, the valuable data gathered by Ran during its expeditions has provided significant insights into the melting mechanisms of the glacier, with plans to replace the submersible in the future.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#antarctica #research-submersible #science-and-technology

science-and-environment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' Claims $3.6M Vessel in Unexpected Twist"

An uncrewed research vessel, Ran, owned by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, has gone missing under Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier" during an expedition in January. The 23-foot-long vehicle, which can travel to depths of 1,600 feet, was on its second visit to the Thwaites Glacier and has provided crucial data about the colossal glacier's climate implications. Despite extensive search efforts, the vessel has not been located, and its batteries are now dead. The Thwaites Glacier, roughly the size of Florida, has the potential to significantly raise global sea levels if it were to melt completely.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#antarctica #climate-implications #doomsday-glacier

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Vanishing Subs: The Mystery Beneath Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier"

Sweden’s University of Gothenburg's robotic submersible, "Ran," went missing during its exploration beneath Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier," prompting a recovery effort. The 23-foot-long vehicle, equipped with advanced technology, was conducting missions to document the area under the ice, but failed to resurface after its last planned dive. The research team suspects it encountered trouble under the ice, and efforts to locate it have been unsuccessful, likening the search to finding a needle in a haystack without knowing the haystack's location.

via Jalopnik|

#antarctica #doomsday-glacier #exploration

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Unexplained Disappearance: Sub Vanishes Beneath Antarctica's 'Doomsday' Glacier"

A seven-meter long submersible named Ran, exploring Antarctica's 'Doomsday' glacier, is missing and presumed lost under the ice, with the University of Gothenburg team suspecting its batteries have died. The unmanned vehicle, designed to operate autonomously, failed to return to its rendezvous point, and its route beneath the Thwaites glacier was programmed in advance. The team hopes to replace Ran but will need additional financing to top up the insurance payment.

via Metro.co.uk|

#antarctic #climate-change #science-and-technology

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Vanishing Act: Submersibles Lost in Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier"

An uncrewed submersible named Ran, belonging to the University of Gothenburg, disappeared while exploring the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, where it was studying the glacier's potential impact on sea-level rise. The $3.6 million vessel was used to collect close-up imaging and data of the glacier's underside before losing contact and failing to resurface. Despite search efforts, the submersible has not been found, marking a significant loss for climate change research and the University of Gothenburg.

via Business Insider|

#antarctica #climate-change-research #science-and-technology