Search Results - human

Nanorobots Capable of Folding DNA can Replicate Indefinitely

Tiny nano-robots have been developed that can grab tiny snippets of DNA and assemble them into new nano-machines – including copies of themselvesAI-generated image by DALL-E Researchers have showcased a programmable nanoscale robot constructed from a few DNA strands, which can capture other DNA fragments and assemble them to produce new UV-welded nanomachines, including duplicates...

Sleep Boosts Memory but Can also Implant False Memories

Credit: Depositphotos A group of psychologists from the University of York in the U.K. has discovered through experiments that sleeping after studying can solidify memories. However, as outlined in their publication in the journal Royal Society Open Science, sleep can also occasionally result in the formation of false memories. Recent research has highlighted the fallibility of...

A Transformer Resembling a Baggage Handler, Tosses Boxes

In its compact quadrupedal form, ANYmal looks like a robot dog on wheelsSwiss Mile Swiss Mile's ANYmal robot is an impressive creation with the ability to navigate as a wheeled quadruped or stand upright on its hind legs, utilizing its front wheels as hands. Currently, it is acquiring skills for practical tasks, adding a touch...

Vembi: Enhancing Affordable Braille Displays for Indian School Education

Credit: Unsplash Blind or visually impaired students in India may face limited book access, resulting in lower literacy rates. The Hexis-Antara solution addresses this challenge by transforming both academic and non-academic content into Braille instantly on a specially designed device, eliminating access barriers for children.  A Special Tool  Vembi's Hexis-Antara solution is a special tool that helps...

Recent Photographs Capturing Unusual Thunderstorms

Credit: Unsplash Every Saturday, Andreas would take the camera from the Space Station, attach the Davis camera on top, and go to the Cupola to check for thunderstorms on Earth. The initial picture has been released. Not Easy Andreas successfully took a picture of a red sprite, which is a type of flashy event in the sky...

Immunotherapy Offers Hope for Autoimmune Skin Diseases

Credit: Depositphotos Scientists have found a method to specifically remove the 'detrimental' immune cells responsible for autoimmune skin diseases, preserving the 'beneficial' cells. This breakthrough may pave the way for more precise and enduring treatments for conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo. In our skin, there are specialized immune cells designed to safeguard against infections, combat...

A New Remarkable Ability Found in Dolphins

Once thought to be vestigal, tiny pits on the snouts of dolphins have turned out to be an important part of how they sense the world. Credit: Pixaobay Research indicates that in addition to their impressive sonar system, dolphins develop an extra sensory ability in the region where their baby whiskers once existed as they...

France and Italy Collaborate to Construct a Lunar Habitat

Artist's concept of the Franco-Italian Moon habitatThales Alenia France and Italy are joining forces to create a facility for upcoming moon bases. The Franco-Italian technology company Thales Alenia Space and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) have entered into a contract to design the Multi-Purpose Habitat (MPH) for NASA's Artemis project. In recent aerospace endeavors, considerable focus...

AI Assists in Tracking Icebergs by Analyzing Radar Data

AI helps scientists to track icebergs using satellite radar dataDepositphotos Scientists are employing machine learning to analyze satellite radar data for the identification of icebergs in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. This approach aims to enhance comprehension of their life cycle and environmental repercussions. While icebergs might appear distant and exotic, as depicted in movies like...

Harvard Finds Link Between Pain and Sleep Disturbance

Harvard scientists have discovered a possible link in the brain between pain and poor sleep, and importantly a potential way to break the cycleDepositphotos Many of us have experienced waking up with a sore back after a restless night, only for that pain to then disrupt our sleep on the following night. Now, Harvard researchers...