Credit: STEPHANIE ARNETT/MITTR | PUBLIC DOMAIN, ENVATO In our bustling modern world, noise-canceling headphones offer respite from the cacophony. However, their indiscriminate sound reduction can inadvertently drown out important voices. Enter a new prototype AI system called “Target Speech Hearing.” It allows users to select a specific person’s voice to remain audible even amidst noise...
Scientists have been fertilizing microalgae "crops" with feces from farmed mealwormsDALL-E In the pursuit of eco-friendly protein sources surpassing traditional livestock, insects and microalgae emerge as leading contenders. Recently, scientists have developed a technique that utilizes waste from insects as nourishment for microalgae. The United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization highlights that meat production contributes to...
The MQ9-Reaper – which uses an internal combustion engine currently – at this altitude pictured here simply illustrates the feat that Dr. Ifana Mahbub is trying to overcome with power-beaming technologyGeneral Atomics DARPA has boosted funding for far-field wireless power transfer, or power-beaming, for in-flight drone charging. This eliminates the need for mission interruptions for...
Credit: Canvas Bats are incredible creatures with unique biological traits that enable them to survive and thrive in ways that seem almost impossible. From their rapid heart rates during flight to their remarkable longevity, bats defy many expectations of mammalian biology. Understanding these traits could offer insights into extending human health and lifespan. Bats in Flight When...
Credit: Pixabay An investigation into the correlation between insufficient sleep and bone disease is being conducted by Dr. Christine Swanson, MD, MCR. On April 23, at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine's annual Research Day, faculty member Christine Swanson, MD, MCR, showcased her NIH-funded clinical research on whether adequate sleep might help prevent osteoporosis. "Osteoporosis can occur for...
Headphones that use AI to single out one voice in a crowded spaceUniversity of Washington Researchers have integrated AI with standard headphones to isolate the voice of a single speaker in a noisy crowd simply by looking at them. The code for this advanced noise-cancelling system is freely available for anyone interested in building their...
Credit: Pixabay Energy storage devices utilizing the wave-like properties of charged particles have the potential to transform the field, potentially enabling faster and more efficient power storage than traditional electrochemical cells could achieve. A team of physicists from National Cheng Kung University has devised a new protocol that aims to translate the fundamental principles of fast-charging...
A flu inhibitor would essentially work like a biological stop sign, preventing the virus from using the human body as a vectorDepositophotos Picture a realm where flu is nonexistent, where regular vaccinations are unnecessary, and where we could even eradicate the virus from our bodies if we're already infected. This is the goal researchers are...
Credit: Depositphotos For a vaccine to be effective, it must stimulate the production of antibodies in those immunized, which are ready to neutralize future infections. To be considered safe, it should achieve this in most individuals without causing significant side effects or adverse reactions. A new HIV vaccine candidate is navigating familiar challenges in early-stage clinical...
Neuralink's first human patient, Noland Arbaugh, has has some issues with the device, but still loves itNeuralink Noland Arbaugh became a quadriplegic after a swimming accident in 2016. In January of this year, he became the first person to receive Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant, known as the Link, which aims to grant him telekinetic...
