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Machine learning generates highly-accurate diagnoses of elusive global killer -- Sepsis
Sepsis is difficult to diagnose and causes an estimated 20% of deaths globally and as many as 20 to 50% of U.S. hospital deaths each year.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2022


Ultrasound-assisted lasers treat heart and chronic kidney diseases
Researchers developed a method that combines a low-power laser with ultrasound to remove arterial plaque safely and efficiently.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2022


Quantum charging cuts electric vehicle charging time from 10 hours to 3 minutes
The electric car market is one of the most rapidly growing sectors, and it helped propel Elon Musk to become the wealthiest man in the world
Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2022


Solar hydropanels could be the drinking water solution for drought-stricken areas
By harvesting water vapor from the air and condensing it into liquid, atmospheric water generators can essentially pull water from the air.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2022


Groundbreaking exoskeleton walks out into the real world
This exoskeleton personalizes assistance as people walk normally resulting in exceptional improvements in walking speed and energy economy.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2022


New walking robot design revolutionizes how we build things in space
Researchers have designed a state-of-the-art walking robot that could revolutionize large construction projects in space.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2022


Researchers develop a new kind of battery, made entirely from abundant and low-cost materials
As the world builds out ever larger installations of wind and solar power systems, the need is growing fast for economical batteries.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2022


Groundbreaking nanophotonic material turns heat into electricity
A new nanophotonic material has broken records for high-temperature stability, potentially ushering in more efficient electricity production
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2022


Do you have stiff, achy knees? Lab-made cartilage outperforms the real thing
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2022


Engineers develop the world's first battery-free, light-powered pacemaker
The device uses light and a technique called optogenetics, which modifies cells that are sensitive to light to affect their behavior.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2022


The first hand-held non-lethal electric rail gun is now available to purchase
The U.S. Navy may have shelved its railgun program, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a similar futuristic weapon for yourself.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


Scientists construct synthetic molecule that destroys cancer cells
Researchers developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immune activation.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


Groundbreaking new compound destroys the MRSA superbug
A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022


Breakthrough Play-Doh-like material can revolutionize electronics
‘Like conductive Play-Doh’: breakthrough new material could point way to new class of materials for electronics and devices.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2022


Groundbreaking topical gel treats and prevents gum disease at home
The research lays the groundwork for a non-invasive treatment for gum disease that people could apply to the gums at home.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2022


Injectable hydrogel substantially relieves lower back pain, research finds
A hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving chronic low back pain caused by DDD.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2022


Next generation heat-proof material revolutionizes aerospace technology
Super-hard, high-temperature, “high-entropy” carbides demonstrate plasmonic properties useful for a wide range of aerospace applications
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2022


Breakthrough treatment eliminates kidney stones with little to no pain
A handheld transducer moves the stones, a process called ultrasound propulsion, or breaks up the stone through burst wave lithotripsy (BWL)
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2022


Specialized viruses used to stop Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
How can we selectively kill harmful gut bacteria that cause inflammatory bowel disease or other disorders? Researchers suggest using viruses
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2022


'Drug factory' beads destroy advanced-stage cancers in a few days
Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine researchers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in just days.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2022
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