Author - Ngoma Manuel

Color ePaper Display Ditches Batteries for Wireless Power

A color E Ink display that's updated over Wi-Fi and powered wirelessly tooDigital ViewE Ink screens are known for being easy on the eyes and providing excellent battery life due to their minimal power consumption. However, a new display developed by Digital View operates completely without a battery, drawing power instead from an overhead...

Light-Activated Implant May Cut Heart Surgeries in Babies

A section of the experimental new shunt material gets exposed to blue light via a fiber optic cable, causing its inner walls to get thinnerAkari Seiner and Christopher RodellFor babies with a heart defect, implanting a 'shunt' is vital. A new light-expanding shunt could reduce the need for multiple heart surgeries as the baby...

Levitating Nanodiamonds Spin at 1.2 Billion RPM in a Vacuum

Prof. Tongcang Li (left), Dr. Yuanbin Jin (middle) and Kunhong Shen perform experiments with levitated and rotating fluorescent diamonds at Purdue UniversityPhysicists at Purdue University levitated nanoscale diamonds, making them glow and spin at 1.2 billion rpm with lasers. These experiments could greatly advance quantum physics research.Creating Quantum-Ready Nanodiamonds via High PressureThe nanodiamonds,...

Microbiologist Reveals Best Method to Clean Fruits and Vegetables

Credit: PixabayEating fruits and vegetables daily is a great way to maintain good health—just be sure to wash them thoroughly first.While many are aware of the health risks associated with raw meat and fish, fresh produce is often seen as "safe." However, each year, one in ten people falls ill from consuming unsafe food,...

Erasable Display Cube Shows 2D, 3D, and Animated Images

An image of a dog along with how it appears in the new light-activated polymer displaySara Patch/Ivan AprahamianA novel 3D display could be an acrylic cube with an internal image that can be easily erased and rewritten. This technology enables the creation of 2D, 3D, and even animated images.However, the display begins with a...

A Soft Robotic Glove Restores Grip Strength to Weakened Hands

Bioservo describes the Carbonhand as "an innovative grip-strengthening glove designed to restore power to those with impaired hand function"BioservoIndividuals weakened by osteoarthritis or myositis may require assistance with daily tasks like watering plants, filling the kettle, or peeling potatoes. The Carbonhand robotic glove is designed to aid with these activities and is now available...

World’s First 18650-Sized Potassium-Ion Battery Aims to Tackle Lithium Shortage

The 18650-format potassium-ion battery was launched at the 14th annual Beyond Lithium Conference at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in TennesseeGroup1Most portable electronics and the latest electric vehicles rely on lithium batteries. Texas-based startup Group1 has introduced a more sustainable option with the world’s first 18650 potassium-ion battery.Group1, established in 2021 by experienced battery...

Robot Dentist Performs First Fully Automated Human Procedure

A world-first human treatment by an autonomous robot dental surgeonPerceptiveA historic milestone for the dental profession, an AI-controlled autonomous robot performed an entire procedure on a human patient for the first time, completing it about eight times faster than a human dentist could. It might sound like nightmare fuel, but it's a remarkable achievement.Developed...

Unlocking the Placebo Effect: How the Brain Self-Tricks for Relief

Neuroscientists solve the placebo puzzle when it comes to pain relief without actual medicationDepositphotosIn a fascinating discovery, scientists have identified what happens in our brains when we expect pain relief but unknowingly receive a placebo instead. This not only confirms the "placebo effect," but also offers clues about how powerful the mind is in...

What Does it Mean When a Chicken Blushes? Now we Know

Understanding the blushing behaviors of chickens could help improve livestock practices. Credit: PixabayFor the first time, researchers discovered that chickens fluff their facial feathers and blush in response to various stimuli, likely to express their inner emotions. This finding could enhance how we care for these birds.However, if you've ever been charmed by a...