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- Hubble provides holistic view of stars gone haywire
- Studying the Neanderthal DNA found in modern humans using stem cells and organoids
- Hookworm trial offers new hope to MS patients
- New research leads to drones changing shape mid-flight
- Viruses can steal our genetic code to create new human-virus genes
- Graphene smart textiles developed for heat adaptive clothing
- Off the scales: Fish armor both tough and flexible
- A deep-learning E-skin decodes complex human motion
- Brainsourcing automatically identifies human preferences
- What it means when animals have beliefs
- 'SlothBot in the Garden' demonstrates hyper-efficient conservation robot
- This supernova in a lab mimics the cosmic blast's splendid aftermath
| Hubble provides holistic view of stars gone haywire Posted: 18 Jun 2020 12:03 PM PDT As nuclear fusion engines, most stars live placid lives for hundreds of millions to billions of years. But near the end of their lives they can turn into crazy whirligigs, puffing off shells and jets of hot gas. Hubble has dissected such crazy fireworks in two nearby young planetary nebulas. |
| Studying the Neanderthal DNA found in modern humans using stem cells and organoids Posted: 18 Jun 2020 12:03 PM PDT Protocols that allow the transformation of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines into organoids have changed the way scientists can study developmental processes and enable them to decipher the interplay between genes and tissue formation, particularly for organs where primary tissue is not available. Now, investigators are taking this technology and applying it to study the developmental effects of Neanderthal DNA. |
| Hookworm trial offers new hope to MS patients Posted: 18 Jun 2020 12:02 PM PDT Parasitic worms could offer a new treatment hope for patients suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis, according to experts. |
| New research leads to drones changing shape mid-flight Posted: 18 Jun 2020 09:47 AM PDT Engineers have developed autonomous air vehicles that can change shape during flight. |
| Viruses can steal our genetic code to create new human-virus genes Posted: 18 Jun 2020 09:02 AM PDT A new study unveils a novel mechanism that allows viruses to produce unexpected proteins. |
| Graphene smart textiles developed for heat adaptive clothing Posted: 18 Jun 2020 09:02 AM PDT New research on the two-dimensional (2D) material graphene has allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing which can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates. |
| Off the scales: Fish armor both tough and flexible Posted: 18 Jun 2020 07:24 AM PDT Humans have drawn technological inspiration from fish scales going back to ancient times: Romans, Egyptians, and other civilizations would dress their warriors in scale armor, providing both protection and mobility. Now, using advanced X-ray imaging techniques, scientists have characterized carp scales down to the nanoscale, enabling them to understand how the material is resistant to penetration while retaining flexibility. |
| A deep-learning E-skin decodes complex human motion Posted: 18 Jun 2020 06:46 AM PDT A deep-learning powered single-strained electronic skin sensor can capture human motion from a distance. The single strain sensor placed on the wrist decodes complex five-finger motions in real time with a virtual 3D hand that mirrors the original motions. The deep neural network boosted by rapid situation learning (RSL) ensures stable operation regardless of its position on the surface of the skin. |
| Brainsourcing automatically identifies human preferences Posted: 17 Jun 2020 12:00 PM PDT Researchers have developed a technique, using artificial intelligence, to analyze opinions and draw conclusions using the brain activity of groups of people. This technique, which the researchers call ''brainsourcing'', can be used to classify images or recommend content, something that has not been demonstrated before. |
| What it means when animals have beliefs Posted: 17 Jun 2020 11:59 AM PDT Humans are not the only ones who have beliefs; animals do too, although it is more difficult to prove them than with humans. Researchers have now proposed four criteria to understand and empirically investigate animal beliefs. |
| 'SlothBot in the Garden' demonstrates hyper-efficient conservation robot Posted: 17 Jun 2020 09:15 AM PDT For the next several months, visitors to the Atlanta Botanical Garden will be able to observe the testing of a new high-tech tool in the battle to save some of the world's most endangered species. SlothBot, a slow-moving and energy-efficient robot that can linger in the trees to monitor animals, plants, and the environment below, will be tested near the Garden's popular Canopy Walk. |
| This supernova in a lab mimics the cosmic blast's splendid aftermath Posted: 17 Jun 2020 06:10 AM PDT Mystery enshrouds the birth of swirls typical for supernova remnants like the Crab Nebula. A new 'supernova machine' may help solve it. |
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