Growing 'metallic wood' to new heights
Natural wood remains a ubiquitous building material because of its high strength-to-density ratio; trees are strong enough to grow tall
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 5, 2021
NASA Approves Asteroid Hunting Space Telescope to Safeguard Earth
NASA has approved the Near-Earth Object Surveyor space telescope (NEO Surveyor) to move to the next phase of mission development
Joseph Shavit
Jul 4, 2021
'Plugging in' to produce environmentally friendly bioplastics
Agriculture byproducts can help produce eco-friendly, economical and environmentally friendly biodegradable plastics.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 4, 2021
Virgin Orbit reaches space to kick off its commercial launch service
Virgin Orbit has followed on from its first trip to space with a mission that marks the beginning of its commercial satellite launch service
Joseph Shavit
Jul 4, 2021
Introducing the world's thinnest technology -- only two atoms thick
Researchers from Tel Aviv University have engineered the world's tiniest technology, with a thickness of only two atoms.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 4, 2021
Deep Space Atomic Clock Moves Toward Increased Spacecraft Autonomy
Designed to improve navigation for robotic explorers and the operation of GPS satellites, the technology demonstration reports a significant
Joseph Shavit
Jul 3, 2021
Smart cane, powered by AI, navigates for the visually impaired
The life of the visually impaired has been improved greatly with the use of the WeWalk smart cane.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 3, 2021
Sweat-proof 'smart skin' takes reliable vitals, even during workouts and spicy meals
The design could lead to conformable wearable monitors to track skin cancer and other conditions
Joseph Shavit
Jul 3, 2021
Astronauts demonstrate CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in space
First successful use aboard International Space Station of new technique for studying DNA repair in yeast
Joseph Shavit
Jul 1, 2021
First-ever transient pacemaker harmlessly dissolves in body
Wireless, fully implantable device gives temporary pacing without requiring removal
Joseph Shavit
Jul 1, 2021
Turning plastic into foam to combat pollution
Researchers develop a method to reuse previously nonrecyclable plastic.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 30, 2021
Face masks that can diagnose COVID-19
Wearable biosensors enable rapid, accurate detection of SARS-CoV-2 and many other pathogens and toxins
Joseph Shavit
Jun 29, 2021
Smart wound dressings with built-in healing sensors glow when wounds are infected
Researchers have developed smart wound dressings with built-in nanosensors that glow to alert patients when a wound is not healing properly.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 29, 2021
Researchers engineer Natural Killer cells to destroy cancer cells but leave the rest alone
The modified natural killer cells can differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells that are often intermingled in and around tumors
Joseph Shavit
Jun 29, 2021
World's Fastest Formula 1-Inspired Motorcycle Can Break 400 KM/H
White Motorcycle Concepts wants to produce the world’s fastest motorcycle with its all-new electric WMC 250EV.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 29, 2021
Scientists develop simple blood test for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
An international research team has developed a simple but robust blood test for early detection and screening of Alzheimer's disease
Joseph Shavit
Jun 28, 2021
The Future of Carbon-Free Energy Might be Nuclear Batteries
Factory-built microreactors trucked to usage sites could be a safe, efficient option for decarbonizing electricity systems.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 28, 2021
UCSD scientists develop the first CRISPR gene drive to edit and breed more robust crops
New technology designed to breed more robust crops to improve agricultural yield and resist the effects of climate change
Joseph Shavit
Jun 28, 2021
AI provides a breakthrough in the science of keeping premature babies alive
James Cook University scientists in Australia believe they have made a breakthrough in the science of keeping premature babies alive
Joseph Shavit
Jun 27, 2021
A new online health calculator can predict your risk of dementia
Researchers built and validated an online calculator that empowers individuals 55 and over to better understand the health of their brain
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