Artist's impression of a giant asteroid hitting the Earth – something China hopes its upcoming mission will one day help preventDon Davis/NASA China is aiming to enter the field of planetary defense. A recent paper by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) reveals plans for a test mission in 2030 to deflect a small asteroid...
The Nano Transparent Screen technology can reportedly be mass produced for a tenth of the price of transparent OLED screensKIMM Transparent OLED technology has advanced significantly since its early prototypes over a decade ago, yet the screens remain relatively expensive. Researchers in Korea have now developed a 100-inch NTS display that they can mass-produce at...
Ultrahuman's new app platform, PowerPlugs, hosts a variety of apps for its smart ringsUltrahuman Wearable technology has evolved far beyond simple step counting. Today, wearables like smartwatches and smart rings can continuously monitor health metrics such as sleep patterns, heart rate, and overall wellness. These devices empower users to gain insights into their bodies, stay...
Credit: Pixabay Bird flu seems to have transmitted from a dairy farm in Colorado to a neighboring poultry farm, resulting in the infection of five workers assigned to cull the affected birds. The highly contagious avian influenza H5N1 virus poses pandemic risks, prompting urgent efforts to develop a vaccine to mitigate its severe consequences. The US Centers...
This new discovery blurs the line between being asleep and awake . Credit: Pixabay Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery: a small region of our brain shuts down briefly to take microsecond-long naps while we're awake. Interestingly, these same areas become active during sleep. These findings could provide crucial insights into neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases associated...
Credit: RMS Titanic The first expedition to the Titanic since last year's Titan submersible disaster, which resulted in the loss of five lives, is currently underway. The mission aims to conduct the most detailed imaging survey yet of the historic wreck to study the impact of the sea environment on the ship. When the RMS Titanic...
Credit: Pixabay Exercise is crucial for weight loss, but it seems to be more effective for some people than others. A new study focusing on slight variations in a class of metabolism-related molecules might shed light on this discrepancy. The molecule in question is PGC-1⍺, a protein involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates and fats. Although...
Credit: Pixabay People living with diabetes may find renewed hope with a recent scientific breakthrough. Researchers have tested a novel drug therapy in diabetic mice and observed a remarkable 700% increase in insulin-producing cells over three months, effectively reversing the disease Breakthrough in Insulin-Producing Cell Regeneration In diabetes, the body's destruction or damage to beta cells in...
Credit: Pixabay Recent research from Monash University underscores the profound impact of early antibiotic exposure on long-term asthma risk. Antibiotics, commonly used to treat infections in early childhood, have been found to disrupt the delicate balance of gut microbiota, potentially heightening susceptibility to asthma later in life. This study has identified a promising avenue: a...
Electrodes in multiple brain regions monitor real-time brain activity. Colored dots on the images indicate electrode locations across all patients, color-coded by brain region, with red dots highlighting electrodes in the DMN. Credit: Brain (2024). DOI: 10.1093/brain/awae199 Have you ever experienced a sudden breakthrough on a tough problem while thinking about something entirely different? This kind of...
