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Thawed Frozen Human Brain Tissue Functions Perfectly 18 Months Later

Scientists in China have developed a new chemical mix that can allow brain tissue to be frozen and thawed without damage. Credit: Depositphotos In promising developments for future leaders in animation, a potential method for reviving frozen brains without causing damage may be on the horizon. Chinese scientists have created a new chemical mixture that...

Pennsylvania Could Provide 40% of US Lithium Needs from an Unexpected Source

Runoff from fracking operations is not usually considered a good thing, but a new finding reveals it could be a source of a very valuable metalDALL-E As electric vehicles and other battery technologies continue to rise, researchers anticipate a surge in the demand for lithium in the coming years. A new study identifies an unusual...

The Power of Focus: How One Shot Changed Everything

Credit:Canvas In a moment of intense competition at the Military World Championship, the difference between a nine and a ten was not just skill but focus. This story takes us through the journey of a determined individual who learned the art of focus and how it transformed their life. Finding Purpose At 23, feeling lost and...

Scientists Propose Theory on Brain Activity Waves

Professor Dr. Petra Ritter's team has, for the first time, elucidated the movement of brain activity waves through a computer simulation. Previous research suggests these waves play a crucial role in cognitive functions like memory. Professor Dr. Petra Ritter, Johanna Quandt Professor at BIH, leads the brain simulation research group and heads the Brain Simulation...

Bamboo, Transparent and Fire/Water-Resistant, Offers Glass Alternative

Scientists in China have created a transparent material from old bamboo, which is resistant to fire, water, and smoke suppression. However, silica glass, a sand-based building material, commonly serves as transparent, strong windows, but it lacks sustainability and can be heavy and brittle.

The Most Efficient Hydrogen System in the World Scales up for Mass Production

Hysata guarantees the world's most affordable hydrogen with a groundbreaking device that splits water into H2 and O2 at 95% efficiency, which is about 20% more efficient than the top conventional electrolyzers. The company has secured US$111 million to expand production. Hydrogen production typically wastes 20-30% of renewable energy, contributing to high costs. Australian company...

AI tool Detects Gender-Based Differences in Brain Structure

Credit: Pixabay A recent study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) software analyzing MRI scans can detect differences in the cellular organization of the brains of men and women. Researchers observed these distinctions in the white matter, which primarily resides in the innermost layer of the human brain and facilitates communication between different brain regions. Men and...

Study Finds Pressure in the Womb May Shape Facial Features

Credit: Pixabay Study Discovers Increased Pressure Impairs Growth of Embryonic Stem Cells Critical for Facial Features Development. An international research team examined the growth patterns of mouse and frog embryos, as well as human embryoids (aggregates of embryonic cells cultured in laboratory settings) to delve into the mechanisms through which certain cells regulate growth and differentiation. They...

CRISPR Partially Restores Vision to Blind Patients During Trial

Results from a Phase 1/2 clinical trial indicate that CRISPR gene-editing has enhanced the vision of individuals with inherited blindness, offering promising prospects for patients and suggesting broader applications of CRISPR in human therapeutics. Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is a rare disorder affecting approximately one in every 40,000 newborns. Individuals with LCA carry a genetic...

New Phononic Materials Could Potentially Result in Diminutive yet Potent Wireless Devices

Advancements in wireless technology may soon lead to earbuds performing as effectively as smartphones but in a smaller, more efficient manner. This innovation stems from a new class of synthetic materials heralding a revolution in wireless devices. Dubbed phononics, similar to photonics, this field exploits mechanical vibrations, known as phonons, akin to light in...