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![Scientists create first-ever vibration-free Quantum tunneling microscope](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e914e2_82989b6d140046438cf943a438fe587a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e914e2_82989b6d140046438cf943a438fe587a~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Sep 3, 2021
Scientists create first-ever vibration-free Quantum tunneling microscope
A key challenge is finding materials and processes that make complex architectures with stable quantum bits possible.
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![Goldilocks Day Calculator helps parents manage their child's activity levels](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_02cfe125c07a49049ba9fd8ae56091b2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_02cfe125c07a49049ba9fd8ae56091b2~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Sep 3, 2021
Goldilocks Day Calculator helps parents manage their child's activity levels
When it comes to children’s time – school time, exercise, downtime, and sleep – generic guidelines can only do so much.
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![Oxygen-delivering hydrogel accelerates diabetic wound healing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_70dfc6f68e114a2285e42056810d00c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_70dfc6f68e114a2285e42056810d00c8~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Sep 3, 2021
Oxygen-delivering hydrogel accelerates diabetic wound healing
About one-fourth of people with diabetes develop painful foot ulcers, which are slow to heal due to low oxygen in the wound and inflammation
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![Nano 'camera' made using molecular glue allows real-time monitoring of chemical reactions](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ae00a425d28f4f6d9b4709b409127888~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_ae00a425d28f4f6d9b4709b409127888~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Sep 3, 2021
Nano 'camera' made using molecular glue allows real-time monitoring of chemical reactions
Researchers have made a tiny camera, held together with 'molecular glue' that allows them to observe chemical reactions in real time.
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![New artificial intelligence tech set to transform heart imaging](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_c317d6742ddf49849b11b991c0c5a936~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_c317d6742ddf49849b11b991c0c5a936~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Sep 2, 2021
New artificial intelligence tech set to transform heart imaging
A new artificial-intelligence technology for heart imaging can potentially improve care for patients, and reduce and sudden cardiac death.
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![Machine learning algorithm revolutionizes how scientists study behavior](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e914e2_83a78775e9804a7483e67c5ff418527e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e914e2_83a78775e9804a7483e67c5ff418527e~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Sep 2, 2021
Machine learning algorithm revolutionizes how scientists study behavior
To researchers the best way to understand the brain is to watch how organisms interact with the world.
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![Novel cancer treatment uses 'pills' of light to zap cells from inside the body](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_5b690e7f02c5462d94bb15b901a33058~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_5b690e7f02c5462d94bb15b901a33058~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Sep 2, 2021
Novel cancer treatment uses 'pills' of light to zap cells from inside the body
Therapies should be highly effective and as free as possible of side effects—a big challenge, particularly in the case of cancer.
![Hyundai Motor unveils IONIQ5 Robot Taxi to be run in 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_5c4ad3ad5b2043f89cfdeb61bd188748~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_5c4ad3ad5b2043f89cfdeb61bd188748~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Sep 2, 2021
Hyundai Motor unveils IONIQ5 Robot Taxi to be run in 2023
Motional, alongside Hyundai Motor Group, has shared the first image of its next-generation robotaxi based around the Ioniq 5 EV.
![Check out this Diving Beetle inspired patch for treatment of acne](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_d62cc3f6aa99438682a2dfdaa3ca4a9f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_d62cc3f6aa99438682a2dfdaa3ca4a9f~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Sep 2, 2021
Check out this Diving Beetle inspired patch for treatment of acne
Drawing inspiration from nature, a team of scientists have invented a smart device for personalized skin care modeled after beetles.
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![Flexible carbon nanotube fibers woven into clothing gather accurate EKG, heart rate](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_22c310b528b24ecf8b424d93831323c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_22c310b528b24ecf8b424d93831323c3~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
Flexible carbon nanotube fibers woven into clothing gather accurate EKG, heart rate
There's no need to don uncomfortable smartwatches or chest straps to monitor your heart if your comfy shirt can do a better job.
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![New innovation could reduce the amount of hazardous space debris](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_2252e3afd65c48cd8f48768af01f25c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_2252e3afd65c48cd8f48768af01f25c8~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
New innovation could reduce the amount of hazardous space debris
A drag sail that a team at Purdue University developed to pull launch vehicles in space back to Earth is scheduled to undergo a test launch
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![New liquid metal can turn motion into electricity, even underwater](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_d20336cdba2e4b05a67759afbffa981f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_d20336cdba2e4b05a67759afbffa981f~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
New liquid metal can turn motion into electricity, even underwater
Researchers have created a soft and stretchable device that converts movement into electricity and can work in wet environments.
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![The forecast for Mars includes otherworldly weather predictions](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_429f4d8289564f57bf9daaac56604f65~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_429f4d8289564f57bf9daaac56604f65~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
The forecast for Mars includes otherworldly weather predictions
As scientists prepare for crewed missions to nearby planets and moons, they've identified a need for something beyond rovers and rockets.
![Robot mimics the powerful punch of the mantis shrimp](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e914e2_19d2b545d9dd4fe9bcb81f53ba623b4d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e914e2_19d2b545d9dd4fe9bcb81f53ba623b4d~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
Robot mimics the powerful punch of the mantis shrimp
Research answers long-standing biological questions, paves the way for small but mighty robots.
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![New compostable paper food packaging blocks grease and oil](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e914e2_bd4cb6be0c4c46b7992a64421db78964~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e914e2_bd4cb6be0c4c46b7992a64421db78964~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
New compostable paper food packaging blocks grease and oil
Cups, cartons and food wrappers made of paper might seem like they would be biodegradable, but many contain a plastic coating that aren't.
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![Researchers take an important step toward building a fusion power plant](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_6094f71fffac43669990274dd76c1f22~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_6094f71fffac43669990274dd76c1f22~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Aug 31, 2021
Researchers take an important step toward building a fusion power plant
Think of light bulb filaments that glow when you flip a switch. That glow also occurs in magnetic fusion facilities known as tokamaks
![International Space Station is growing human tissue to reduce the need for animal testing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e914e2_c8ec359e623846eebc8d370fbf6eb41e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e914e2_c8ec359e623846eebc8d370fbf6eb41e~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Aug 31, 2021
International Space Station is growing human tissue to reduce the need for animal testing
We have shown that the path to producing human tissue in space is feasible, not only in theory, but in practice
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![New break-through in 'Skin Electronics' for human-machine interfaces](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_6dee4c6de713411fad54a5d47a03cc63~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_6dee4c6de713411fad54a5d47a03cc63~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Aug 31, 2021
New break-through in 'Skin Electronics' for human-machine interfaces
"Skin electronics" are thin, flexible electronics that could be mounted onto the skin which will serve in a wide range of applications.
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![Meet XiaoIce the AI virtual boyfriend and girlfriend to 660 million people worldwide](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_b1a9a440ec2d4b45b9c71711e689f57b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_b1a9a440ec2d4b45b9c71711e689f57b~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Aug 31, 2021
Meet XiaoIce the AI virtual boyfriend and girlfriend to 660 million people worldwide
After a painful break-up from a cheating ex, Beijing-based human resources manager Melissa was introduced to Xiaolce by a friend last year
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![Will it be safe for humans to fly to Mars?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_6b9d4127599d4f2d9f06b79548b2d3f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_6b9d4127599d4f2d9f06b79548b2d3f0~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Aug 31, 2021
Will it be safe for humans to fly to Mars?
Sending human travelers to Mars would require scientists and engineers to overcome a range of technological and safety obstacles.
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