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Joseph Shavit
Mar 5, 2022
Carbon negative diamonds made of CO2 sucked from the air
A startup called Aether is turning CO2 from the atmosphere into something new: the world’s first carbon-negative diamonds.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 5, 2022
Diamond nanothreads could revolutionize our world
As hard as diamond and as flexible as plastic, highly sought-after diamond nanothreads would be poised to revolutionize our world.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 4, 2022
Wind-powered car appears to defy physics
Intriguing thing about Blackbird is that it runs faster than wind speed when travelling downwind.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 4, 2022
Biohybrid nanorobots intelligently target drug delivery
How tiny robots with living parts are designed and fabricated to perform tasks such as effectively delivering drugs to body tissues.
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![Are carbon offsets the key to green cryptocurrencies?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_cd5a99f5b891432d81791fae8a18b90c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_cd5a99f5b891432d81791fae8a18b90c~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Mar 3, 2022
Are carbon offsets the key to green cryptocurrencies?
The massive energy consumption of mining cryptocurrencies and consequently their carbon footprint is a significant environmental concern.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 2, 2022
Engineer develops imitation red blood cells to deliver lifesaving drugs
U of A researcher is building new drug delivery vehicles could improve efficacy and reduce negative side effects of lifesaving drugs.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 2, 2022
These solar panels pull in water vapor to grow crops in the desert
Using a unique hydrogel, scientists created a solar-driven system that successfully grows spinach by using water drawn from the air.
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![Turning CO2 into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products or waste](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_e25fc35735704a8c860485a3917d8280~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_e25fc35735704a8c860485a3917d8280~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Mar 2, 2022
Turning CO2 into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products or waste
Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 1, 2022
Amazon to roll out voice-activated telemedicine through Alexa-powered devices
Amazon and Teladoc are starting a voice-activated virtual care program that lets customers get medical help without using their phones.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 1, 2022
CRISPR-modified skin grafts developed to treat addiction
The platform uses genetically modified skin cells to deliver long-lasting, hyper-effective treatment and only needs to be administered once.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 1, 2022
Micro supercapacitors could revolutionize the way we use batteries
Micro supercapacitors could revolutionise the way we use batteries by increasing their lifespan and enabling extremely fast charging.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 1, 2022
Universal blood type organs created in groundbreaking procedure
Researchers have proven that it’s possible to convert the blood type of an organ, creating a universal organ that would avoid rejection.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 28, 2022
New hydrogels collect freshwater from thin air in drought-stricken regions
Study shows that the salt enhances the moisture uptake of the gel, making it suitable for water harvesting in dry regions.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 28, 2022
COLMENA Project: Tiny robots made in Mexico set to explore the moon
The mission, which will land on the moon next June, is made up of five small robots that will be placed on the lunar surface.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 26, 2022
Israeli-made armed robot can protect the peace on volatile borders
An Israeli defense contractor unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 26, 2022
Introducing the world's first hands-free jetpack
Jetpack technology is slowly becoming a reality, with one company unveiling what it claims is the world's first hands-free jetpack
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 26, 2022
Electronic skin that can feel in real time just like humans do
It is paramount for electric skin – being developed for artificial skin – to be capable of reacting to the external environment in real time
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 26, 2022
Quantum sensor breakthrough paves way for groundbreaking mapping of Earth's underworld
The sensor works by detecting variations in microgravity using the principles of quantum physics, which is based on manipulating nature.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 26, 2022
Engineers are building bridges with recycled wind turbine blades
Engineers are hopeful that bridges represent the beginning of a new trend: repurposing old wind turbine blades for infrastructure projects.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 25, 2022
This revolutionary UV-C water bottle filters 99.9996% of water impurities
No matter where you are, this water bottle will deliver 99.9996% of purified water with each sip.
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