Category: Technology
Submarine robot catches an underwater wave
Engineers have taught a simple submarine robot to take advantage of turbulent forces to propel itself through water.
Drug to slow Alzheimer's well tolerated outside of...
In a recent study, researchers found adverse events were rare and manageable among clinic patients with very mild or mild Alzheime...
Universe decays faster than thought, but still tak...
The universe is decaying much faster than thought. This is shown by calculations of scientists on the so-called Hawking radiation....
New study tracks air pollution and CO2 emissions a...
In a sweeping new study of more than 13,000 urban areas worldwide, researchers have mapped air pollution levels and carbon dioxide...
The atmospheric memory that feeds billions of peop...
Across the globe, monsoon rainfall switches on in spring and off in autumn. Until now, this seasonal pattern was primarily underst...
Smart spongy device captures water from thin air
Engineers have invented a sponge-like device that captures water from thin air and then releases it in a cup using the sun's energ...
AI-designed DNA controls genes in healthy mammalia...
A recent study marks the first reported instance of generative AI designing synthetic molecules that can successfully control gene...
Eating ultra processed foods may speed up early si...
People who eat more ultra processed foods like cold breakfast cereal, cookies and hot dogs are more likely to have early signs of ...
Discovery of dopamine receptors in a previously ov...
Researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that ...
Are you curious? It might help you stay sharp as y...
Psychology literature has shown that curiosity tends to decline with age. Psychologists shows one type of curiosity can increase w...
Database reveals vital ocean links to aid conserva...
Scientists have launched an interactive global map to show the migratory patterns of more than 100 marine species in an effort to ...
Eco-friendly aquatic robot is made from fish food
An edible robot leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water's surface, creating a sa...
HIV drugs offer 'substantial' Alzheimer's protecti...
The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer's every year, the researchers believe.
Engineering an antibody against flu with sticky st...
Scientists have engineered a monoclonal antibody that can protect mice from a lethal dose of influenza A, a new study shows. The n...
Waxing and waning prairie: New study unravels caus...
A long period of drought in North America has been recognized by scientists for decades. A new study links the severe climate to a...
Robotic dog mimics mammals for superior mobility o...
A team of researchers has unveiled a cutting-edge Amphibious Robotic Dog capable of roving across both land and water with remarka...
Mammal's lifespans linked to brain size and immune...
Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research suggests that longer lifespans of mammals like cats could be linked to t...
Scottish shrimp study illuminates new potential fo...
Fishing pots fitted with LED lights catch significantly more shrimp and fish, new research shows.
All of the biggest U.S. cities are sinking
A new study of the 28 most populous U.S. cities finds that all are sinking to one degree or another. The cities include not just t...
Mercury levels in the atmosphere have decreased th...
Mercury is released by environmental and human-driven processes. And some forms, specifically methylmercury, are toxic to humans. ...
