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This Innovative Blood Test Can Identify Cancer Before Tumors Develop

Healthcare, Medicine /

A newly developed CRISPR-based light sensor can pick up the slightest traces of cancer from just a single drop of blood. Researchers have developed a sophisticated light-driven sensor that can detect extremely low levels of cancer biomarkers in the bloodstream. In the future, this technology could enable physicians to spot early signs of cancer and […]

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Soft Robotic Elbow cuts Muscle Activity 22% and Eases lifting Fatigue

Applied Science, Robotics /

Repetitive movements, awkward positioning, and ongoing strain can build up over time, often leading to expensive musculoskeletal injuries that may take weeks to recover from. To address this, engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a soft robotic exoskeleton designed not only to support movement but to physically reduce the burden on

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Astronomers Stunned by the Unusual “Inside-Out” Structure of a Solar System

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

Astonished astronomers reported Thursday the discovery of a star whose planets are arranged in an unusual sequence that challenges established scientific understanding, indicating these distant worlds may have formed in a way never observed before. In our Solar System, the four planets nearest the Sun are small and rocky, while the four outer planets are

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Robots Use Radio Waves and AI To Spot Hidden Objects

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

Engineers at Penn have created a system that enables robots to see around corners by analyzing radio waves with AI, a breakthrough that could boost the safety and efficiency of self-driving cars and robots working in crowded indoor spaces such as warehouses and factories. The technology, known as HoloRadar, allows robots to rebuild three-dimensional scenes

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A Modular Robot with Open-Source Design for Investigating Evolution

Applied Science, Robotics /

What aspects of a cheetah’s anatomy allow it to sprint at incredible speeds? What features give a wolf its remarkable stamina? While animal studies can provide some insights, many of the factors involved are difficult to separate. Researchers at the University of Michigan have introduced TROT, a versatile open-source robotic platform. A Versatile, Low-Cost Robot

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An Assistive Robot Learns How to Set an Clear a Table by Watching Humans

Applied Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics /

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have created a novel approach that enables a robot to autonomously learn arm movements by integrating observational learning with communication between its limbs. This advancement marks another step toward developing more intuitive and easily trainable service robots that can carry out household assistive tasks, such as setting

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Humans Have Communicated Through Dreams for the First Time

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Since the dawn of dreaming, humans have sought to understand the mind’s secrets. They have interpreted dreams as subconscious messages, glimpses into alternate realities, or fragments of memory woven together at night. But what if they were more—what if dreams could act as a bridge, a place where two minds connect, not while awake, but

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Researchers Found a New Way to Stop Pain Nerves From Spreading into The Spine

Healthcare, Medicine /

Researchers have discovered a bone-mediated signaling pathway that could help explain how spinal degeneration results in chronic pain. Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health problems worldwide. It affects individuals of all ages and places a heavy burden on healthcare systems. For many people, the pain becomes chronic, interfering with sleep,

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Common Eye Bacteria Connected to Alzheimer’s Disease

Healthcare, Medicine /

A recent study indicates that a common respiratory bacterium could have an unexpected connection to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai are investigating an unexpected source for Alzheimer’s disease clues: the eye. In a study published in Nature Communications, they show that Chlamydia pneumoniae—a bacterium best known for causing pneumonia and sinus infections—can persist in the

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Walk Me: Toyota Unveils a Chair that Walks Like a Robot

Applied Science, Robotics /

Toyota is showcasing its four-legged “Walk Me” robotic chair, designed for independent mobility, at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo from October 30 to November 9. For now, it remains a concept design rather than a market-ready product. Design and Mechanical Structure of the “Walk Me” Robot Chair The “Walk Me” has a rear-opening,

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