DNA is a much denser data storage medium than anything humans can design, but it is fragile. Scientists have now mimicked nature by creating artificial amber to protect DNA for long-term data storage. A single gram of DNA can hold up to 215 petabytes (215 million GB) of data, making it possible to store the...
Researchers from the University of Tokyo's Jouhou System Kougaku Lab trained the Musashi humanoid to drive a car like a human... sort ofKento Kawaharazuka et al Japanese researchers have shared video of Musashi, a humanoid robot, seated in the driver's position of an electric micro-car, exploring potential advancements in autonomous vehicle technology. Today's drive for autonomous...
Credit: Depositphotos Next time you're on a long-haul flight, consider refraining from drinking alcohol and napping—it's a combination that a recent study suggests could strain your heart. Researchers from the Institute of Aerospace Medicine at the German Aerospace Center divided 40 volunteers into two sleep lab chambers: one simulating ground-level pressure and another simulating the pressure...
Credit: Pixaby To improve the treatment and prevention of depression, a deeper understanding of the underlying brain and body mechanisms is essential. Interestingly, several studies have suggested a connection between depressive symptoms and body temperature, but their limited sample sizes raise questions about their reliability. In a recent study published in February, researchers from the University of...
A miniaturized imager chip inspired by Superman's X-ray vision can see objects through cardboardUTD Scientists have developed a miniature chip capable of capturing images of objects through cardboard. This technology, intended for integration into smartphones, moves us closer to emulating Superman's ability to see through solid objects, without the need for X-rays. Drawing inspiration from...
Credit: Pixabay New research indicates that ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which are associated with conditions like heart disease and diabetes, may also play a role in chronic insomnia. These ultra-processed foods (UPFs) undergo significant modifications to enhance taste, enable mass production, or prolong shelf life, in contrast to whole foods like fruits and vegetables. Researchers from Sorbonne Paris...
Chang’e-6 lander on the far side of the Moon.Image credit: CNSA/CLEP The Moon´s Surface studied by The European Space Agency (ESA) which announced the detection of negative ions on the Moon's Surface, just days after the Chinese National Space Agency's Chang’e-6 lander placed detection equipment on the far side of the Moon. Chang'e-6 Mission Chang'e-6 landed...
Lignode is a carbon substance that Stora Enso and Altris are teaming to use to replace anode graphiteStora Enso "One month after Natron Energy launched mass production of its pioneering sodium-ion batteries, Swedish company Altris, in collaboration with Stora Enso, discovered a way to enhance the sustainability of lithium-free batteries by adapting carbon from tree...
Enlarge / "It got more attention than last year, and the development feels steadier, faster, and safer," said Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda when asked how the hydrogen-powered Corolla had improved from 2023. A couple of weekends ago, while most motorsport fans were focused on Monaco and Indianapolis, Toyota President Akio "Morizo" Toyoda participated in the Super Taikyu...
Lightweight glasses that let us see in the dark could change how we work and play after hoursDALL-E Whether it's a leisurely evening drive or simply finding your way around a dimly lit house or park, there are countless scenarios where donning a pair of night-vision lenses could prove incredibly useful. Imagine a world where...
