A systematic review commissioned by the World Health Organization and published in Environment International today found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer. The Safety of Mobile Phones and Radio Waves Mobile phones, which are often held close to the head during use, emit radio waves, a type of non-ionizing radiation. This has […]
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In February, Norway’s 1X showcased its progress with Eve, a pick-and-place workplace humanoid. Now, the OpenAI-backed company has released video footage of its newest prototype, a bipedal butlerbot called Neo Beta. Eve doesn’t walk on two legs but moves on wheels at speeds up to 9 mph (14.5 km/h). Instead of human-like hands, it uses
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Bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics more quickly than new drugs can be created, so scientists are exploring the human gut—a highly competitive environment with about 100 trillion microbes—to find potential components for combating diseases. Researchers in the US examined the gut microbiomes of 1,773 individuals, analyzing 444,054 proteins that had been previously identified for
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Researchers have developed a sensor using nanoparticles that can specifically detect cortisol levels, a key stress biomarker, with greater reliability than current methods. This affordable and easily replicable device moves us closer to being able to test stress levels at home. Stress is a common challenge for many individuals. Whether triggered by work, personal situations,
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Autonomous vehicles are often considered safer than human drivers, but would you feel comfortable with a mushroom in control? A new type of “biohybrid” robot is designed to move based on signals from a fungus’s nervous system. A few decades of human engineering are no match for billions of years of evolution, so instead of
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With the growing concern about microplastic pollution in drinking water, many are worried about something that, until now, is difficult to check for themselves. However, that may soon change if a new prototype device goes into production. What Are Microplastics? By definition, microplastics are plastic fragments smaller than 5 millimeters in diameter. Microplastics are present
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A head-mounted ultrasound device has recently undergone two human trials, demonstrating its potential to alleviate pain and depression effectively. The device, named the Diadem, was developed by researchers at the University of Utah and resembles an elaborate headphone band. It employs neuromodulation, using ultrasonic waves to target specific brain areas. For these trials, it focused
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Although genetics play a significant role in the development of type 2 diabetes, genes don’t determine everything in life. Lifestyle Changes Can Defy Genetic Predisposition A new study suggests, for the first time, that even those who are genetically predisposed to diabetes can prevent the disease with the right lifestyle choices. A three-year intervention in
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The environment in which a person lives, including their home, family, and community, influences their health. Researchers examining these social determinants of health are exploring whether genetics or upbringing has a greater impact on an individual’s ability to combat disease. I am a developmental physiologist researching how alcohol consumption impacts fetal development and long-term health.
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Imagine you’re injured on a remote mountain trail and have contacted emergency services. If Italian research is successful, a small humanoid robot with a jetpack might be the first responder to reach you. This project, developed by the Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence group at the Italian Institute of Technology (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia), is focused
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