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Magnetic Brain Control Tech Alters Appetite and Behavior

An overview of the Nano-MIND technologyIBS Researchers have created a remote, non-invasive technique for selectively controlling brain neurons with magnetic fields. This method promises deeper insights into brain function and the potential for new treatments for disorders. In a recent study, researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) and Yonsei University in South Korea tested...

NASA and SpaceX’s Plans to Deorbit and Dismantle the ISS

Artist's concept of the USDV docked with the ISSSpaceX NASA has shared details about its plan to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) after it is decommissioned in 2030. During a press conference, NASA explained that the US Deorbit Vehicle (USDV), which is being built by SpaceX, will be used for this task. The ISS, one...

Australia-Singapore Clean Energy Cable Approved

A graphic overview of the ambitious AAPowerLink project, which is expected to supply its first clean power in the early 2030sSunCable Government officials have granted crucial approval to the world's largest renewable energy and transmission initiative. Spearheaded by SunCable, the AAPowerLink project involves constructing a massive solar farm in Australia's Northern Territory. This endeavor aims...

Even Awake, Our Brains Rest and Activate During Sleep

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...

Smart Camera Turns People into Stick Figures

PrivacyLens captures standard digital video with the round lens, while the square lens senses heatBrenda Ahearn, Michigan Engineering Keeping a sense of privacy in a world where cameras are ubiquitous is increasingly challenging. Surveillance isn't limited to public spaces anymore—it extends into our homes through devices like baby monitors, webcams, and even inconspicuous cameras in...

Six-Legged Robot Aims to Replace Guide Dogs for the Blind

The six-legged guide dog is aimed at addressing a shortfall of real service dogs in ChinaShanghai Jiao Tong University In China, there is approximately one guide dog for every 40,000 blind individuals. To address this shortage and ensure safe navigation for users, researchers are developing a six-legged, AI-enhanced robotic dog. According to a press release citing...

EV Batteries are an Unexpected Source of Forever Chemical Pollution

Credit: Depositphotos Scientists have discovered a new source of dangerous "forever chemical" pollution in the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in most electric vehicles. Certain lithium-ion battery technologies incorporate PFAS chemicals (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to reduce flammability and improve electrical conductivity. According to a peer-reviewed study in the journal Nature Communications, scientists have found high levels of PFAS...

Offshore Wind Turbine Pivots Like a Weathervane

A 1:3 scale prototype of X1 Wind's floating platform was installed at the PLOCAN test site in the Canary Islands in 2023X1 Wind A new offshore wind farm system, promising quicker and more cost-effective installation and operations, is set to be tested in the Mediterranean. Named the NextFloat+ Project, it has been awarded a €13.4...

Complete Carbon Impact of Long-Distance Travel Exposed

Credit: Pixabay The University of Leeds has revealed the genuine climate impact of long-distance passenger travel in recent research. Although trips over 50 miles (one way) account for less than 3% of all travel by UK residents, they contribute 70% of all passenger travel-related carbon emissions. This disparity is even more pronounced with international travel, which...

The Bugatti Tourbillon Targets 1,800-Horsepower Perfection

The Bugatti TourbillonBugatti Two decades ago, the Veyron was introduced. Twelve years later, the Chiron arrived. Now, Bugatti's latest era begins with the Tourbillon—a luxury hybrid hypercar featuring a 277-mph (446 km/h), 1,800-hp naturally aspirated V16 engine with three electric motors. Priced at US$4 million, this timeless creation is crafted with meticulous precision akin to...