What does the journey back to Earth from space entail? Varda's space-manufactured medication has now experienced it firsthand.Image credit: giocalde/Shutterstock. Varda Space Industries, a company from California, did something amazing recently. They brought back samples of a medicine they made while in space. It wasn't easy. The capsule carrying the samples had some problems and was...
A clinical trial will investigate the use of nose cartilage to regenerate knee joints severely worn by osteoarthritisDepositphotos Researchers, having previously demonstrated that a small amount of nasal cartilage can repair knee injuries, are now prepared to initiate a clinical trial to investigate its potential in regenerating severely worn-down joints affected by osteoarthritis. Successful outcomes...
The Heavy Picker 4.0, which can sort items weighing up to 40 kg (88 lb) each at a rate of 2,300 picks per hourZenRobotics Sorting waste is a laborious and potentially risky task that people often tire of quickly. To address this challenge, ZenRobotics develops robots designed to handle the job. Their latest generation boasts...
Need for speed: This non-invasive technique could help boost the success of fertility treatments. Credit: Pixaobay Researchers have enhanced the movement of slow-moving sperm by as much as 266% through exposure to noninvasive 40-MHz ultrasound waves, prompting their motion. By examining the technique's effects on individual sperm cells, the study paves the way for novel...
Understanding how an egg's shell is anchored to its soft inner membrane could improve reconstructive surgeries, such as ligament repairs. Credit: Pixaobay Scientists have investigated the formation of the hard outer shell of a chicken egg, which is firmly attached to a soft inner membrane. They believe that the findings from this study could enhance...
One robot weighs 55 milligrams, while its parter is just 5 milligrams. BOB HUBNER, WSU PHOTO SERVICES The conceptual framework of two diminutive insect-inspired robots could eventually be applied to environmental monitoring, surgical procedures, and search-and-rescue missions. Weighing eight and 55 milligrams, these bots, modeled after a mini-bug and a water strider, are claimed to potentially...
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers have successfully combined biological tissue with robotic technology, potentially heralding a significant advancement in the field of heart disease research. Credit: Summit Art Creations/Shutterstock.com Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by combining real heart tissue with advanced soft robotic technology, resulting in a biorobotic heart that mimics the rhythm of...
The medication fights against carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, a challenging human pathogen that eludes the majority of antibiotics. Credit: Unsplash. An antibiotic belonging to a novel class of drugs has recently been uncovered, offering potential effectiveness against a major bacterial threat to human health. The antibiotic, named zosurabalpin, has exhibited promising results in laboratory experiments and...
The first part(a) talks bout different ways electrodes are set up for deep brain stimulation (DBS). There are dark grey areas on the electrodes that can send electric signals. These electrodes can be designed with different spaces between them and different numbers and shapes. If the spaces between them are bigger, they can...
The OpenCap app allows clinicians to gain the 'superpower' of seeing below the surface, without expensive equipmentOpenCap By utilizing synchronized video captured using a pair of smartphones, scientists have developed an open-source motion-capture application. This app collects data on human movements and employs artificial intelligence for swift analysis, making it suitable for clinical applications like...
