“This is the first prosthetic study in history that shows a leg prosthesis under full neural modulation,” Hugh Herr says.Credits:Image: Courtesy of Hugh Herr and Hyungeun SongModern prosthetic limbs help people with amputations walk naturally but don't give full neural control. They use robotic sensors and pre-set algorithms to move.MIT researchers, with Brigham and...
Credit: CanvasWhether you’ve launched a redesign of your website (Site) or rolled out a new feature in your app, that’s usually the point where people move on to the next project. However, doing so can be a significant mistake.It's only after a site, app, or feature goes live that we get to see actual...
The official portrait of Oleg Kononenko.Image Credit: NASA / Andrey ShelepinOn June 5, Russian Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko became the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. He surpassed the previous record held by fellow Russian Gennady Padalka, who spent 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds in space. Both achieved their...
Chang’e-6 lander on the far side of the Moon.Image credit: CNSA/CLEPThe Moon´s Surface studied by The European Space Agency (ESA) which announced the detection of negative ions on the Moon's Surface, just days after the Chinese National Space Agency's Chang’e-6 lander placed detection equipment on the far side of the Moon.Chang'e-6 MissionChang'e-6 landed...
A small fern, found only on a few Pacific islands, contains over 100 meters of DNA in each cell, more than any known organism. "The fern, known as Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has round structures that produce spores", says Oriane Hidalgo.A printed version of the entire human genome would fill 220 large books. However, printing the...
Credit: STEPHANIE ARNETT/MITTR | PUBLIC DOMAIN, ENVATOIn our bustling modern world, noise-canceling headphones offer respite from the cacophony. However, their indiscriminate sound reduction can inadvertently drown out important voices. Enter a new prototype AI system called “Target Speech Hearing.” It allows users to select a specific person’s voice to remain audible even amidst noise...
Brilliant red auroras seen over China in May 2024. (Image credit: Getty Images)If you want to see the northern lights from outside the Arctic Circle, be ready to drive to a dark place during the first week of June.The strongest geomagnetic storm in over twenty years occurred between May 10 and May 12, lighting...
According to the team, the oldest known fossil skin samples resemble the skin of modern crocodiles. DepositphotosScientists have found the oldest skin fossils, which are from a time long before dinosaurs existed. These samples, discovered in a cave in Oklahoma, show that reptile scales have barely changed in 286 million years.Most fossils in museums...
Researchers are preparing to begin growing new teeth in humans. DepositphotosScientists will start the first human test of a drug that can regrow teeth in a few months. This follows its success in animals and could lead to the drug being sold by 2030.The trial will be at Kyoto University Hospital from September to...
Credit: CanvasPlanks may appear deceptively simple, but holding your entire body in a rigid position for 30 seconds or more can be quite challenging. However, the effort is well worth it, as planks offer a range of health benefits. Let’s explore why you should incorporate this exercise into your routine: Enhanced BalanceWhen you perform a plank,...
