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Student invents solar nanowire-nanotube water filter to clean drinking water
According to the
World Health Organization (WHO), at least 1.8 billion people consume water contaminated with feces.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2022


Does artificial intelligence think like a human?
A new technique compares the reasoning of a machine-learning model to that of a human, so the user can see patterns in the model’s behavior.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2022


Researchers create artificial muscles made of proteins
Researchers have succeeded in developing a muscle solely on the basis of natural proteins whose movements are driven by a chemical reaction.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2022


Harvard-MIT scientists built the most powerful quantum computer ever
Physicists developed a special type of quantum computer known as a programmable quantum simulator capable of operating with 256 quantum bits
Joseph Shavit
Apr 6, 2022


Honey is a sweet solution for making brain-like computer chips
Honey might be a sweet solution for developing environmentally friendly components for neuromorphic computers, designed to mimic neurons.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 6, 2022


‘Smart dressings’ both stimulate tissue repair and report on the body’s healing processes
Dressings fail to heal over 40% of leg and foot ulcers within six months and 28% of such wounds persist for for over a year.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 6, 2022


‘Freeze-thaw battery’ locks in energy for months without losing capacity
Molten-salt battery locks in energy for months without losing capacity and marks step toward seasonal storage of grid-scale energy.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 6, 2022


Meet Aquabot: Aquatic drone that measures water quality throughout river networks
The AquaBOT measures a range of water quality indicators, providing data for studies focused on clean water and sustainable energy.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 5, 2022


NASA uses moonlight to improve satellite accuracy
NASA has more than 20 Earth-observing satellites that give researchers a global perspective on the interconnected Earth system.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 5, 2022


Unique folding design leads to heart sensor with smaller profile
Drawing on the Japanese art of kirigami to contour to the human body to better detect electrocardiographic signals.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 3, 2022


Spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Researchers successfully engineer world's first 3D human spinal cord tissue transplant.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 3, 2022


Innovative footwear prevents diabetic foot ulcers
New footwear technology relieves pressure on areas of the feet that experience high stress during walking and other activities.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 3, 2022


New approach cuts the energy people need to walk by 50%
Findings describe a novel way to reduce the energy people spend to walk, as much as by half, which could have applications for therapy.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 2, 2022


Solar-powered technology pulls water from the air, 24 hours a day
Researchers developed a technology that, for the first time, allows them to harvest water 24 hours around the clock, with no energy input.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 2, 2022


Scavenger nanoparticles could make fuel cell-powered vehicles a reality
Researchers developed a material that could give fuel cell systems a competitive edge over battery systems that currently power most EVs.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 1, 2022


Scientists develop heat storage material that is stable, efficient and eco-friendly
[Mar 31, 2022: Tom Leonhardt, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg] Felix Marske holds a sample of the new material. (CREDIT: Uni...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 31, 2022


World First: MIT scientists demonstrate how to make invisible matter
We finally have a demonstration of a quantum effect that was predicted years ago, which is capable of making invisible matter.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 31, 2022


Meet the Oreometer: Learn why an Oreo’s cream sticks to just one wafer when twisted apart?
Researchers design a user-friendly interface that helps nonexperts make forecasts using data collected over time
Joseph Shavit
Mar 31, 2022


Office lights can destroy coronaviruses and HIV
The same light fixtures utilizing UV-LED lights used in offices and public spaces can destroy coronaviruses and HIV according to a new study
Joseph Shavit
Mar 30, 2022


Brain implant wirelessly translates thought to text with 94% accuracy
Researchers demonstrated the first human use of a wireless transmitter capable of delivering high-bandwidth neural signals.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 30, 2022
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