Researchers crack mystery of swirling vortexes in egg cells
Researchers at Princeton University in the United States have uncovered how tornado-like fluid flows develop in egg cells, enhancing our understanding of cellular transport mechanisms.
Making crops colorful for easier weeding
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark propose using gene editing to make crops visually distinct to aid robotic weeding.
A single atom layer of gold – LiU researchers create goldene
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have successfully developed a single-atom-thick gold sheet, termed goldene, with potential applications in various environmental and technological fields.
Hiking exoskeleton to help you go further
Chinese startup Dnsys have so far secured over $52k in crowdfunding for their X1 powered exoskeleton for hikers, which aims to save 50% of your energy with a 25 km battery life, costing $599 each.
“Nanostitches” enable lighter and tougher composite materials
MIT engineers in the United States have developed a ‘nanostitching’ technique that significantly enhances the crack resistance of advanced composites used in aerospace.
Deadly bacteria show thirst for human blood
Researchers at Washington State University in the USA have discovered that certain deadly bacteria are drawn to human blood, a phenomenon they term “bacterial vampirism.”
New treatment method using plasma irradiation promotes faster bone healing
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan are exploring non-thermal plasma irradiation to accelerate bone healing, focusing on difficult-to-heal fractures.
Flying bot can also form a wheel and roll
University of Tokyo engineers have built a novel flying bot that consists of deformable multilinked multirotor sections that can maneuver in the air as well perform a rolling locomotion on the ground.
Internet can achieve quantum speed with light saved as sound
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have developed a quantum memory drum that could significantly enhance the speed and security of future internet technologies.
Pyrite, also known as fool’s gold, may contain valuable lithium, a key element for green energy
Researchers at West Virginia University in the USA are exploring waste fool’s gold as an alternative lithium source.