Professor Dr. Petra Ritter's team has, for the first time, elucidated the movement of brain activity waves through a computer simulation. Previous research suggests these waves play a crucial role in cognitive functions like memory.Professor Dr. Petra Ritter, Johanna Quandt Professor at BIH, leads the brain simulation research group and heads the Brain Simulation...
Healthcare professionals are calling for increased caution when prescribing common blood pressure medications to older adults. A recent study indicates that these patients are over twice as likely to suffer from fall-related fractures after starting the medication.Many of us have felt lightheaded when standing up quickly, but for seniors on new blood pressure treatments,...
Scientists in China have created a transparent material from old bamboo, which is resistant to fire, water, and smoke suppression. However, silica glass, a sand-based building material, commonly serves as transparent, strong windows, but it lacks sustainability and can be heavy and brittle.
Hysata guarantees the world's most affordable hydrogen with a groundbreaking device that splits water into H2 and O2 at 95% efficiency, which is about 20% more efficient than the top conventional electrolyzers. The company has secured US$111 million to expand production.Hydrogen production typically wastes 20-30% of renewable energy, contributing to high costs. Australian company...
Located 1,232 light-years away, WASP-193b is an exoplanet nearly 50 percent larger than Jupiter. Surprisingly, its density is comparable to that of cotton candy, being just over 1 percent of Earth's density. Described as an "absolute dandelion puff-ball of a world," it's one of the most peculiar discoveries in the galaxy.
NUS researchers, led by Assistant Professor Lum Yanwei, have developed a groundbreaking technique to address rising CO2 emissions and their impact on climate change. Their method greatly improves the conversion of waste CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels, directly from treated industrial flue gas. This innovation turns CO2 into key raw materials like ethylene...
Results from a Phase 1/2 clinical trial indicate that CRISPR gene-editing has enhanced the vision of individuals with inherited blindness, offering promising prospects for patients and suggesting broader applications of CRISPR in human therapeutics.Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is a rare disorder affecting approximately one in every 40,000 newborns. Individuals with LCA carry a genetic...
Silicon holds such significance in electronics and computing that it's emblematic of technology itself, earning a valley named in its honor. However, despite its essential role, silicon still harbors imperfections. Recently, researchers have devised a method to produce exceptionally pure silicon chips, potentially laying the foundation for more reliable quantum computers.
A robotics firm, famed for presenting its adept robotic hand with Jeff Bezos at Amazon re: MARS, has introduced a robust new model designed for machine learning research, developed in collaboration with Google's DeepMind.Located in London, Shadow Robot brings over twenty years of expertise in robot design and has catered to prestigious research and...
Advancements in wireless technology may soon lead to earbuds performing as effectively as smartphones but in a smaller, more efficient manner. This innovation stems from a new class of synthetic materials heralding a revolution in wireless devices. Dubbed phononics, similar to photonics, this field exploits mechanical vibrations, known as phonons, akin to light in...
