Tiger beetles fight off bat attacks with ultrasonic mimicry
Researchers at the University of Florida, USA, have discovered that tiger beetles mimic noxious moths’ ultrasonic signals to evade bats, despite lacking chemical defences against them.
VIDEO: Unitree unveil diddy $16k low-cost humanoid
China’s Unitree have unveiled affordable humanoid G1 available for $16k, 90% cheaper than its predecessor, the H1, which retailed for over $150k.
Scientists convert chicken fat into energy storage devices
Researchers from South Korea’s Sejong University have developed a method to transform waste chicken fat into cost-effective, environmentally-friendly supercapacitors for energy storage.
Intense ultrasound extracts genetic info for less invasive cancer biopsies
Researchers at the University of Alberta, Canada, have developed a noninvasive ultrasound method to detect cancer biomarkers, potentially replacing invasive biopsies with simpler blood tests.
Electron vortices in graphene detected
Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have detected electron vortices in graphene for the first time using a high-resolution magnetic field sensor, revealing new insights into electron behaviour.
Fragment of human brain unlocks largest-ever dataset of neural connections
Harvard University in the USA, in collaboration with Google, has achieved a major advancement in mapping human brain connections at an unprecedented synaptic resolution.
Endoscopic procedure burns stomach lining to reduce ‘hunger hormone’ and lead to weight loss
A novel endoscopic ablation weight-loss treatment developed by researchers at True You Weight Loss, North Carolina, USA, significantly reduces hunger and body weight by targeting ghrelin production.
Laser printing on fallen tree leaves produces sensors for medical and laboratory use
Researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos in Brazil have developed eco-friendly electrochemical sensors using fallen tree leaves.
VIDEO: Third bubble barrier prevents plastic from reaching UNESCO’s Wadden Sea
Dutch company The Great Bubble Barrier have installed their third air-powered plastic pollution solution in Harlingen, Netherlands, protecting UNESCO World Heritage Site Wadden Sea.
VIDEO: World’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht
Dutch yacht builder Feadship have constructed the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht, Project 821, with enough hydrogen to power a week’s worth of silent operation at anchor or navigating emission-free at 10 knots while leaving harbours.