A genetically engineered pig lung functioned for 216 hours inside a brain-dead human, marking the first reported attempt at a cross-species lung transplant, according to Nature Medicine. The technique, known as xenotransplantation, aims to ease the chronic shortage of donor organs. Pig organs are similar in size to human ones, but their proteins often trigger […]
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Earth’s mesosphere is often called a “no-fly zone.” The air there is far too thin for conventional aircraft. But new ultralight devices might challenge that limitation, staying aloft with nothing more than sunlight. Photophoresis as a Key to Mesosphere Flight This approach relies on photophoresis — a gas flow that occurs when light strikes an
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Machines have long excelled at replicating sight and sound, but taste has remained much harder to capture in digital form. While previous efforts have produced artificial tongues specialized for sweetness, wine, or whisky, researchers in Beijing have now created a more versatile graphene oxide-based “tongue” that not only detects chemicals but also learns to recognize
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A long-dismissed scientific controversy and a small-scale device at the University of British Columbia (UBC) may hold the secret to making fusion reactors more efficient by improving the likelihood of nuclear reactions. The Bold Claim of 1989 Back in March 1989, electrochemists Martin Fleischmann and Stanley Pons shocked the world when they announced that they
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German company SkyWind has become the first manufacturer to secure full certification for its compact NG wind turbine. Designed for easy installation on residential rooftops, these small yet efficient devices offer homeowners a way to supplement grid electricity with clean, renewable power. A Different Approach from Giant Turbines Large-scale wind turbines usually dominate the spotlight
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You’ve likely heard of superfoods — those ordinary ingredients that are nutritional powerhouses. Think broccoli, fish, olive oil, legumes, and berries. These foods are staples of the Mediterranean diet, praised for supporting heart health and boosting brain function. Blueberries and strawberries often take center stage. But now, there’s a new superfood making its debut: fresh
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Integrating transition metal oxides with carbon-based materials via engineered chemical interfaces enhances conductivity, storage capacity, and stability, leading to improved performance of energy storage systems. Innovative Hybrid Anode Design Enhances Lithium-Ion Battery Performance and Efficiency Researchers at Dongguk University have made major strides in lithium-ion battery technology by developing a novel hybrid anode material. This
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As the number of electric vehicles grows, regulators and automakers are looking at solutions for handling the millions of spent EV batteries. These batteries still hold valuable lithium even after they’re no longer usable, and recycling it for new batteries is possible—but developing a cost-effective method is essential. A team of chemists from the University
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When NASA’s Dawn mission reached Ceres in 2015, scientists and the public got their first detailed view of this intriguing and enigmatic dwarf planet. The Largest Object in the Asteroid Belt As the largest body in the Main Asteroid Belt, making up more than 39% of its total mass, Ceres is the only object in
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Communication technology has advanced quickly in recent years, with one significant breakthrough being semantic communication. Rather than transmitting raw data, this approach emphasizes conveying the intended meaning. For instance, when sharing images, the goal is to retain the overall message or content of the image, rather than every individual pixel. Deep learning has played a
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