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Solar innovation could 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 problem.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


A new era of genome editing has begun
Researchers developed a new gene-editing platform called transcription activator-like effector-linked deaminases, or TALED for short.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


Astronauts may one day drink water from ancient moon volcanoes
New research suggests that volcanoes may have left another lasting impact on the lunar surface: sheets of ice that dot the moon’s poles.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


The ‘holy grail’ in electronic 'smart' skin has arrived
Smart skin is a wafer-thin material that reacts simultaneously to force, moisture and temperature with extremely high spatial resolution.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


Small biosensor accurately detects prostate cancer and spotlights next gen point-of-care devices
Point-of-care devices, which are small automated instruments, are capable of performing diagnostics in decentralized locations
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


'Wonder Drug' statins may provide protection against depression
Statins have been hailed as a wonder drug; the cholesterol-lowering drugs have been prescribed to tens of millions of people since the 1980s
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022


Major infrared breakthrough could lead to solar power at night
The sun’s enormous energy may soon be harnessed in the dark of night following a significant advance in thermal capture technology.
Joseph Shavit
May 18, 2022


New technology allows amputees to control a robotic arm with their mind
researchers have developed a more accurate, less invasive technology that allows amputees to move a robotic arm using their brain signals.
Joseph Shavit
May 18, 2022


Simply and quickly detect gluten in food using a cellphone
The system designed by the UPV team is a color test in which the change of color—in this case, turning red—indicates the presence of gluten
Joseph Shavit
May 17, 2022


Extraterrestrial stone brings first tangible evidence of a supernova to Earth
The stone named Hypatia from the Egyptian desert could be the first tangible evidence found on Earth of a supernova type Ia explosion.
Joseph Shavit
May 17, 2022


Brushing teeth from the inside out: Tiny bots can deep clean teeth
Nano-sized robots manipulated using a magnetic field can help kill bacteria deep inside dentinal tubules, and boost root canal success.
Joseph Shavit
May 17, 2022


Robot dog may get to go to the moon
The robotic explorer GLIMPSE, created at ETH Zurich has made it into the final round of a competition for prospecting resources in space.
Joseph Shavit
May 17, 2022


These vegetables combat air pollution's effects on the body
You can mitigate the effect of air pollutants in our bodies by increasing daily intake of vegetables such as celery, parsnips and carrots.
Joseph Shavit
May 16, 2022


Strange dreams might help your brain learn better, study finds
During sleep, we commonly experience two types of sleep phases, alternating one after the other: non-REM sleep and REM sleep.
Joseph Shavit
May 16, 2022


AI algorithm trained to detect unhappiness on social media
Researchers have developed an algorithm that can identify the basic needs of users from the text and images they share on social networks.
Joseph Shavit
May 16, 2022


Walking will help you sleep better, study finds
New research shows that middle-aged adults who took more steps over four weeks reported better sleep than less-active people.
Joseph Shavit
May 15, 2022


How to motivate students during exam time, according to psychologists
As exam season begins, parents, caregivers and teachers will be looking for various ways to motivate students to do well in their studies.
Joseph Shavit
May 15, 2022


Scientists create renewable biocement made entirely from waste materials
Scientists have found a way to create biocement, making the alternative to regular cement even greener and more sustainable.
Joseph Shavit
May 15, 2022


Algae-powered computing: Scientists create reliable and renewable biological photovoltaic cell
Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year—using light and water.
Joseph Shavit
May 14, 2022


Video games can boost children's intelligence, study finds
Researchers have studied how the screen habits of US children correlate with how their cognitive abilities develop over time.
Joseph Shavit
May 14, 2022
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