"Behind the scenes" on a 99% AI-generated productionLászló GaálTo grasp the seismic impact generative AI is poised to have on the film industry, this brief video says it all. Just one shot is truly "real"—and that includes the so-called "behind-the-scenes footage."If you didn’t look too closely, this playful production could easily be mistaken for...
This fuel cell features two different types of fungi metabolizing sugars and microbes to produce electricityEMPASwiss researchers have developed a functional living battery powered by the interaction of two types of fungi, encapsulated in a biodegradable and non-toxic 3D-printed package. The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), based in Dübendorf, developed...
Credit: PixabayFly-inspired glasses may bring hope to individuals with macular degeneration. These innovative glasses utilize a design based on the structure of fly eyes to "fill in" the gap in the users' central vision.Macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of blindness, affects the central area of the retina known as the macula. In...
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are leading the charge toward wide-scale implementation of water desalination by developing an efficient new electrode for use in battery-based desalination. Credit: Fred ZwickyEngineers have developed a solution to eliminate "dead zones" in the fluid flow of electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination. By incorporating a physics-driven...
Horse's new compact eMotor will help to power the next generation of efficient hybrid vehiclesHorseView 4 ImagesThe Renault Group and Geely joint venture, Horse, established in 2023, diverges from the typical startup model by focusing on next-generation powertrain technologies. Rather than limiting its efforts to electric motors and batteries for fully electric vehicles, Horse...
The final single-color lens is developed on a plate and resembles silicon chips before they’re put into larger circuits. Credit: ©2024 Konishi et al. CC-BY-NDThese innovative lenses, while currently less efficient, have the potential to transform industries such as astronomy, healthcare, and consumer electronics. Their ability to be mass-produced and customized for specific applications...
Credit: PixabayA research team from the University of Granada (UGR), Public University of Navarra (UPNA), and CIBER found that intermittent fasting—limiting eating hours and extending fasting periods—can effectively aid weight loss and improve cardiovascular health in people with obesity.Published in Nature Medicine, the study shows that finishing meals by 5 p.m. and skipping dinner...
Credit: PixabayFor most smartphone users, encountering a complete loss of signal is a rare event. For some, these interruptions may feel like a brief, welcome pause from constant notifications. However, in emergency situations, the ability to connect is critical, underscoring the importance of reliable communication.On January 8, 2024, Elon Musk's Starlink, leveraging T-Mobile's network...
Credit: PixabayLow back pain is a leading cause of disability globally, and conventional treatments like medication often fail to provide long-term relief. However, researchers at the University of Sydney’s Centre for Rural Health have found a promising new approach. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open, shows that incorporating lifestyle support into back pain...
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague successfully completed a critical spacewalk, achieving multiple key objectives. Credit: NASANASA astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague completed a 6-hour spacewalk on January 16, concluding their mission at 2:01 p.m. EST. This mission, which marked Hague’s fourth spacewalk and Williams’ eighth, was the 273rd in support of...
