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Novel mobile phone device can measure food spoilage
Can a $1 device that attaches to a mobile phone become a pivotal tool to help solve the $1 trillion #foodwaste problem? Researchers say yes!
Joshua Shavit
Jul 27, 2022


Gene therapy injection dramatically reduces bleeding risk for 90% of haemophilia patients
A single gene therapy injection could dramatically reduce the bleeding risk faced by people with haemophilia B finds a study from UCL.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 27, 2022


Sponge-like solar cells could be basis for better pacemakers
In a new study, University of Chicago scientists find that holes can also improve technology, including medical devices.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 26, 2022


Stanford scientists develop synthetic molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
Scientists have created a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immune activation
Joseph Shavit
Jul 25, 2022


New sensor can detect Alzheimer’s disease up to 17 years in advance
The dementia disorder Alzheimer’s disease has a symptom-free course of 15 to 20 years before the first clinical symptoms emerge.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 24, 2022


'Trojan Horse' eliminates cancerous tumors from the inside out
A new technology enables the body to produce therapeutic agents on demand at the exact location where they are needed.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2022


Novel COVID-19 vaccine could be effective against new and emerging variants
A COVID-19 vaccine, that would, in theory, remain effective against new and emerging variants, could be taken as a pill.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2022


New material significantly outperforms silicon microprocessors
Silicon is one of Earth's most abundant elements, and in its pure form the material has become the foundation of much of modern technology.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 22, 2022


Breakthrough in pain management finds that damaged nerves can be regenerated
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research
Joseph Shavit
Jul 22, 2022


Skins swabs can test for Covid-19, research finds
Skin swabs are "surprisingly effective" at identifying Covid-19 infection, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 21, 2022


Tiny motors take a big step forward
Researchers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas created the first ever solid-state optical nanomotor.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 21, 2022


With just a tablespoon of blood, researchers aim to transform cancer treatment
Researchers have developed a new blood test that provides unprecedented insight into a patient’s cancer make-up, improving outcomes.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 21, 2022


Modified rail cars clean air of CO2 and help mitigate climate change
New research shows rail systems around the world could be harnessed to help mitigate climate change and clean our air of CO2.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 21, 2022


Devices made from carbon-based materials produce clean hydrogen from water
Devices made of readily available oxide and carbon-based materials can produce clean hydrogen from water over weeks - per new research.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 20, 2022


Researchers develop a fabric that turns body movement into electricity
NTU scientists have developed a stretchable and waterproof ‘fabric’ that turns energy generated from body movements into electrical energy.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2022


Quantum charging electric cars as fast as pumping gas
Whether it's photovoltaics or fusion, sooner or later, human civilization must turn to renewable energies. This is deemed inevitable.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2022


One blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer
Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2022


Highly transparent solar cells have a 1000x greater power conversion efficiency
Solar panels often get a bad rap for spoiling the appearance of homes and businesses. Yet, this may be about to change.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2022


Robots can 'see' using new type of electronic skin
A flexible photodetector could provide future robots with an electronic skin capable of "seeing" light beyond the range of human vision.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 19, 2022


Wearable earphone uses sonar to create a real-time motion capture avatar of your face
Researchers have developed a wearable earphone device that transforms sonar echoes into an avatar of a person’s entire moving face.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 19, 2022
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