Credit: DwarfLab The arrival of smart digital telescopes has revolutionized stargazing, allowing enthusiasts to capture and share celestial wonders with ease. Additionally, weighing less than 3 lbs, the Dwarf III stands out as one of the most portable options. Its lightweight, book-like design and compact dimensions (222 x 142 x 65 mm) make it easy...
Pygmy blue whale nursing her calf off the coast of Timor-Leste. (Image expanded to fit aspect ratio using generative tools) The first video of a blue whale nursing her calf has been released, alongside other remarkable footage of the species' intimate behaviors, captured in 2022 by a fortunate snorkeler. This marks the first occasion for...
Credit: MICROSTOCKHUB/E+/GETTY IMAGES PLUS People who have managed to avoid COVID-19 for over four years may owe their immunity to a newly discovered immune response, according to a recent study. Researchers deliberately exposed volunteers to the virus and found that those with the heightened activity of a little-known immune gene called HLA-DQA2 did not sustain...
Human brain organoids wired into computer chips can now learn to drive robots thanks to a new biocomputing interface. Note: the images above are purely for demonstration, but the technology is legitTianjin University Living brain cells integrated into organoid-on-a-chip biocomputers are now capable of learning to control robots through MetaBOC, an open-source intelligent interaction system....
“This is the first prosthetic study in history that shows a leg prosthesis under full neural modulation,” Hugh Herr says.Credits:Image: Courtesy of Hugh Herr and Hyungeun Song Modern prosthetic limbs help people with amputations walk naturally but don't give full neural control. They use robotic sensors and pre-set algorithms to move. MIT researchers, with Brigham and...
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...
Credit: Pixabay Recently, over 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile experienced its worst wildfire season ever, resulting in over 130 fatalities. Last year, Canada endured record-breaking wildfires from March to November, and in August, flames ravaged Maui in Hawaii. And the list continues. Watching the news, it seems like catastrophic wildfires are...
Credit: Pixabay After nearly 800 years of inactivity, volcanoes on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula are reawakening with increased intensity. Since 2021, eight eruptions have occurred, driven by a shallow magma reservoir approximately 10 kilometers wide and located just 9-12 kilometers beneath the surface, according to new research. Geologist Valentin Troll from Uppsala University in Sweden, who led...
Credit: Pixabay Select comfort foods wisely. While stress-eating might provide temporary relief, a recent study indicates that some high-fat foods can exacerbate anxiety over time. The study found that a high-fat diet, particularly one rich in saturated fats from animal sources, disrupted the gut microbiome of lab rats and altered their behavior. These rats exhibited increased...
Credit: Pixabay An artificial intelligence can interpret words and sentences from brain activity with impressive, albeit constrained, accuracy. Based on brief recordings of brain activity, the AI can predict what a person has heard, accurately listing the correct answer within its top 10 choices up to 73% of the time, according to a preliminary study...
