Millions of gamers advance biomedical research
Researchers at McGill University in Canada have enhanced scientific understanding of microbial evolution by involving gamers in data analysis through a video game.
‘Whale tail’ cycloid propeller could boost marine propulsion
Swedish-Swiss automation giant ABB have designed a new form of propulsion for ships, Dynafin, which mimics the movement of a whale’s tail to boost efficiency by up to 22% compared to conventional propellers.
Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science in India have developed a sustainable hydrogel that effectively removes microplastics from water using UV light.
Digging up new species of Australia and New Guinea’s giant fossil kangaroos
Researchers at Flinders University in Australia have identified three new species of extinct giant kangaroos, revealing greater diversity in their morphology and locomotion.
Carbon beads help restore healthy gut microbiome and reduce liver disease progression
Researchers at UCL in the UK have developed carbon beads that effectively reduce harmful bacteria and inflammation, potentially treating liver cirrhosis and other health issues.
A new spin on organic shampoo makes it sudsier, longer lasting
Researchers at Flinders University in Australia have developed a technique using a vortex fluidic device to enhance the shelf life and effectiveness of organic shampoos.
Three-legged asteroid hopper bot tested in zero gravity
Researchers at ETH Zurich have tested their asteroid and moon exploration bot from the SpaceHopper project in simulated zero gravity conditions aboard a parabolic flight.
With inspiration from “Tetris,” MIT researchers develop a better radiation detector
Researchers at the MIT in the United States develop simplified radiation detectors inspired by the 4-block arrangements from the game “Tetris” for precise monitoring.
Brainless memory makes the spinal cord smarter than previously thought
Researchers at RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have identified spinal cord neural circuits that enable brain-independent motor learning and memory.
What do bird dreams sound like?
Researchers at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina have developed a method to convert birds’ sleep vocalisations into synthetic songs.