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New technology harvests water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world and must be obtained at great expense and doing so requires a large amount of energy.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 23, 2021


Mind-controlled robots now one step closer
Researchers have been working for years to develop systems that can help these patients carry out some tasks on their own.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 19, 2021


Robots use fear to turn the tide against invasive fish species
Researchers engineered a robot to scare mosquitofish away, revealing how fear alters its behavior, physiology and fertility.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 18, 2021


Oxford University innovation could help maintain electricity for millions around the world
Millions of people around the world lack access to electricity. Decentralised solar-battery systems are key for addressing this.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2021


Innovative clothing patch vents to release heat when you sweat
Materials scientists have developed a lightweight material that traps thermal energy when dry, but opens to let heat escape when sweating.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2021


New drug combination key to very long-term leukemia remission in young patients
Researchers suggest that a 2.5-year regimen involving ibrutinib and chemoimmunotherapy can provide deep, and lasting remissions.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021


Harvesting water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water for this purpose, but doing so requires a large amount of energy.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021


Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts
More than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 15, 2021


Robotic 'smart clothing' contains fibers that monitor and regulate your breathing
“Robotic” textiles could help performers and athletes train their breathing, and help patients recovering from postsurgery breathing changes
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2021


Major breakthrough in sustainable, cost-effective, large-scale energy storage
Researchers have synthesized a molecular compound that enables a stable flow battery that retains 99.98% capacity per cycle.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2021


Researchers produce clean drinking water from air in polluted cities
In a first-of-its-kind study conducted at Tel Aviv University, researchers found that water generated from the air in the heart of a city.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2021


Harvesting water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world and must be obtained at great expense. Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 16, 2021


Ready to say goodbye to passwords? Microsoft is making that happen
The company announced in a blog post this week that it will give users the option to access their accounts without using a password.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 20, 2021


Whiter teeth, without the burn
Most people would like to flash a smile of pearly whites, but over time teeth can become stained by foods, beverages and some medications
Joshua Shavit
Sep 13, 2021


A wind-powered car that appears to defy physics wins Youtuber $10K bet
The intriguing thing about Blackbird is that it runs faster than wind speed when travelling downwind.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 30, 2021


Robot breaks world record by arranging 100,000 dominos into mural in 24 hrs
Engineer and YouTuber Mark Rober has created a robot that can make domino murals at lightning speed, and has shown it off with a video
Joseph Shavit
Jul 30, 2021


Researchers from UCSD help paralyzed man translate his thoughts to text
Most of us take for granted how easy it is to speak our thoughts and feelings. Now UCSF researchers have news of a major medical milestone
Joseph Shavit
Jul 18, 2021


Animatronic dolphins could replace captive animals at theme parks one day
Darting around the pool as a group of swimmers stands in the shallow end, the dolphin looks much like those that jump through hoops
Joseph Shavit
Jul 18, 2021


Meet Storywrangler: Explores social media posts to predict political and financial turmoil
Vermont scientists create tool to explore billions of social media messages, potentially predict political and financial turmoil
Joseph Shavit
Jul 17, 2021


Self-driving electric car sucks up pollution from the air as it drives
If you pictured cars in the future as sleek, glass-covered, EVs with the ability to clean pollution, then you pictured Airo.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 13, 2021
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