Scientists have managed to convert mouse skin cells directly into motor neurons, skipping the usual step of stem cells in betweenDepositphotosMIT scientists have made a significant breakthrough in regenerative medicine by developing a highly efficient method to convert skin cells directly into brain cells, eliminating the need for an intermediate stem cell stage.Traditionally, generating...
Credit: PixabayThis Thursday night, for the first time in nearly two-and-a-half years, the Moon will put on a stunning celestial display, glowing in a deep red hue.What was once seen as a harbinger of doom is now a perfect reason to step outside and witness the wonders of nature. So grab a blanket and...
Rise Robitics Superjammer robotic arm is after that Guinness Book of World Records titleRise Robotics is gearing up to claim a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records with the world's strongest non-hydraulic robotic arm. For nearly a decade, this record has remained uncontested since the Fanuc M-2000iA/2300 lifted an impressive 5,070 lb...
Credit: PixabayEye injuries that damage the cornea often lead to permanent blindness, with few treatment options available. However, a new clinical trial has successfully restored vision in patients by transplanting stem cells from their healthy eyes.The cornea, the eye’s outermost layer, plays a crucial role in focusing light toward the retina. Because it constantly...
Brendan Croom, a senior materials scientist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, is pictured in APL’s X-ray Computed Tomography Laboratory, where high-resolution imaging helps researchers analyze additively manufactured materials. Croom and his team are using artificial intelligence to optimize titanium alloy production, uncovering faster, more efficient manufacturing methods with potential applications in aerospace, shipbuilding,...
Globular clusters, such as NGC 1866, contain very old Population II stars, the generation that followed Population III. (ESA/Hubble & NASA)Long before stars illuminated the cosmos, the Universe existed in a vast sea of hydrogen and helium. Only when these gases clumped together under immense pressure did the first stars ignite, forging heavier elements in...
Synthesis process of hard carbon and the application of the battery. Credit: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2025). DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c17922A research team from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, collaborating with baijiu manufacturer Wuliangye, has developed a carbon-based anode for sodium-ion batteries using baijiu sediment. Their study, published in ACS Applied Materials &...
The new hybrid robotic hand blends soft and rigid parts with touch-sensitive technology, allowing for precise and flexible object handling. Credit: Sriramana Sankar / Johns Hopkins UniversityJohns Hopkins University engineers have created a groundbreaking prosthetic hand that can delicately grip plush toys, securely hold water bottles, and handle other everyday objects with human-like precision....
Schematic illustration of strategies to overcome each factor of capacity fading in ASSBs. Credit: Nature Energy (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41560-025-01726-8Energy researchers are continuously exploring new battery technologies to advance the electronics industry. Their goal is to develop batteries that charge faster, last longer, and offer extended overall lifespans. Among the most promising options are all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs),...
Power Roll's solar film is inching closer to becoming cheap to produce, and more efficient at generating energy as wellPower Roll / The University of SheffieldSince 2012, UK-based Power Roll has been developing a cost-effective way to print solar film for clean energy generation. Now, the company has taken a major step toward large-scale...
