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New discoveries can prevent child malnutrition and promote healthy development
A small sachet of a fortified food-based supplement has shown remarkable results in preventing child mortality and malnutrition.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 1, 2021


In the face of neurotechnology advances, Chile passes 'neuro rights' law
Chilean lawmakers approved a law establishing the rights to personal identity, free will and mental privacy - the first country to do so.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 1, 2021


There’s no place like home…to track blood pressure
According to the American Heart Association, about 1 of every 2 of U.S. adults has high blood pressure, or hypertension. 1 in 3 don't know.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 1, 2021


Bioengineers develop new class of human-powered bioelectronics
The technology converts human body motions into electricity that could be used to power wearable and implantable diagnostic sensors.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 1, 2021


Lunar landers could spray instant landing pads as they arrive at the moon
The retrograde rockets needed to land on the moon's surface will also kick dust and rock up into the air potentially damaging the lander.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 1, 2021


Why are some twins identical and others are not? Scientists now know
Scientists may have solved the mystery of why some twins are identical and could pave the way for the treatment of congenital disorders.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 1, 2021


8-year-old Brazilian girl dubbed world's youngest astronomer
When Nicole Oliveira was just learning to walk, she would throw up her arms to reach for the stars in the sky.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 1, 2021


New data suggests that life could exist on Venus
Photosynthesis could occur in Venus' clouds with the middle and lower clouds receiving solar energy similar to the Earth's surface.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 30, 2021


Study finds that rogue planets could sustain life
A rogue planet is an interstellar object of planetary mass without a host planetary system and could be fertile nurseries for life.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 30, 2021


We now know what led to the rise of dinosaurs as the dominant species on Earth
The rise of dinosaurs coincided with environmental changes driven by major volcanic eruptions over 230 million years ago.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 30, 2021


The brain is a prediction machine – and music reveals how it works
Life is not only lived forwards – it is also experienced a little ahead of time, and now there is empirical evidence for the claim.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 30, 2021


Revolutionary new quantum dot LED (QLED) is as flexible to fold as paper
The new 3 icrometer thick QLED paper can be folded into complex 3D structures such as butterflies, airplanes, and pyramids.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 30, 2021


New innovation inexpensively filters wastewater to create new source of fresh drinking
New membrane could also be used to remove salt from wastewater to provide a new source of fresh water.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 30, 2021


New optical ‘transistor’ leads to 1,000x faster computations
Team has created an extremely energy-efficient optical switch that could replace electronic transistors in a new generation of computers.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 29, 2021


When it comes to communication skills — maybe we’re born with it?
Are a child’s long-term language skills shaped by how their brain develops during infancy, and how much is influenced by their environment
Joshua Shavit
Sep 29, 2021


New science on how migraines affect the sleep cycle
Study finds differences between perceived and actual sleep quality in people with migraines.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 29, 2021


Amazon unveils 'Jetsons'-like roaming robot for the home
Amazon's new robot, called Astro, doesn't cook or clean like the animated character from "The Jetsons," but it can alert you of intruders.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 29, 2021


Surprising results in study comparing online to in-person student engagement
Something that surprised us was how active online students were in terms of asking questions about their instruction.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 29, 2021


AI is looking for hidden water on the surface of the Moon
Permanently shadowed lunar craters contain water ice, but are difficult to image. A machine learning algorithm now provides sharper images.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 29, 2021


Incredible new battery flexes, stretches and moves like snake scales
Researchers have developed a flexible, stretchable battery that bends and stretches like a snake.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 29, 2021
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