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New material can harvest water all day long -- just like a cactus
Tiny structures inspired by the shape of cactus spines allow a newly created material to gather drinkable water from the air day and night.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 30, 2022


Mosquito netting innovation halves malaria infection in Tanzania
A novel class of bed net kills mosquitoes resistant to traditional insecticides by making them unable to move reducing malaria infections.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 30, 2022


New technology could make biopsies a thing of the past
Researchers developed a technology that could replace conventional biopsies and histology with real-time imaging within the living body.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 29, 2022


New stretchable and printable free-form lithium-ion batteries
Research developed a soft, deformable, and stretchable lithium battery which can be used in wearable devices and printed on clothing.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 28, 2022


Quantum silicon processors hit 99% accuracy
Australian researchers have proven that near error-free quantum computing is possible, paving the way to build silicon-based quantum devices
Joseph Shavit
Mar 27, 2022


Tiny magnets hold the secret to new quantum computers
From MRI machines to computer hard disk storage, magnetism has played a role in pivotal discoveries that reshape our society.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 26, 2022


The opto-ionic effect: Light increases performance of fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells and many other devices depend on the high mobility of ions in order to work properly.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 25, 2022


First-of-its-kind wearable, noninvasive blood sugar monitor developed
Penn State researchers developed a prototype of a wearable, noninvasive glucose sensor.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 25, 2022


New world record for qubit storage
A team has succeeded in storing a quantum bit for 20 milliseconds, longer than any previous solid-state quantum memory.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 24, 2022


Quantum dots shine bright to help scientists spot inflammation deep in the body
Quantum dots can measure things in the body that are very, very dynamic and complicated and that we can't see currently.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2022


Wind and solar could replace coal power in Texas
Texas can be a model for the nation on how to effectively replace coal with wind and solar for the state’s energy needs.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2022


Quantum charging will make charging electric cars as fast as pumping gas
Quantum charging will cut the charging time of electric vehicles from ten hours to three minutes
Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2022


‘Worm-on-a-chip’ device can help diagnose lung cancer
Today, scientists report a device that uses the tiny worms to detect lung cancer cells and could help diagnose cancer at an earlier stage.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 21, 2022


Crunchy ice cream no more! New innovation prevents ice crystals from ruining ice cream
Scientists report that a form of cellulose obtained from plants can be added to the tasty treat to stop crystals cold.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 21, 2022


Origins of Life? Scientists create RNA molecule that follows Darwinian evolution
Researchers have for the first time been able to create an RNA molecule that replicates, diversifies and develops complexity.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2022


Could we make cars and spaceships out of petroleum waste?
A new method could turn refinery byproducts into high-value, ultralight structural materials for cars, aircraft, and spacecraft.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2022


New process converts air pollution into useful products
UC chemical engineers are developing new processes to convert carbon dioxide into useful products using tandem electrodes.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 19, 2022


Tiny battery-free climate sensors float in the wind like dandelion seeds
Researchers have developed a tiny, battery-free sensor-carrying device that can be blown by the wind as it tumbles toward the ground.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 17, 2022


Scientists discover how to 3D print testicular cells
In a pair of world firsts, scientists have 3D printed human testicular cells and identified promising signs of sperm-producing capabilities.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 17, 2022


New fabric can “hear” your heartbeat
Having trouble hearing? Just turn up your shirt. That’s the idea behind a new “acoustic fabric” developed by engineers at MIT.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2022
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