Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength
A study reveals that bonding in small hierarchical groups enhances communication speed and frequency through neural alignment between leaders and followers, according to PLOS Biology.
The solar-powered racecar with record for fastest 1000km on single charge
Sydney-based Sunswift Racing broke the Guinness World Record for being the world’s fastest EV over 1000km from a single charge in Dec 2022, with a time of 11hrs 52mins 8secs. This is the first attempt at this record.
Mimicking exercise with a pill
Researchers have developed compounds that mimic exercise benefits, potentially treating muscle atrophy and neurodegenerative diseases, presented at the ACS Spring 2024 meeting.
Bridge in a box: Unlocking origami’s power to produce load-bearing structures
University of Michigan engineers have developed origami modules for load-bearing structures, promising rapid construction in disaster-stricken or unconventional areas, a study in Nature Communications reveals.
Self-heating concrete is one step closer to putting snow shovels and salt out of business
Researchers at Drexel University have developed self-heating concrete that could eliminate the need for salting and plowing snow-covered roads and sidewalks in cold climates.
South Korea uses rainwater harvesting sprinklers to cool roads
South Korea uses rainwater harvesting sprinklers in Seoul to cool down roads during the summer as well as reduce dust.
First heat map for individual red blood cells
An international team has pioneered a nanoscale method for measuring entropy in red blood cells, potentially transforming our understanding of cellular energy efficiency and health.
New study shows analog computing can solve complex equations and use far less energy
Researchers at UMass Amherst and partners have developed a memristor-based analog computing device, promising faster, more efficient scientific computations than current digital systems.
How fear unfolds inside our brains
Neurobiologists at UC San Diego unveil how stress triggers generalized fear, offering potential avenues for targeted mental health interventions.
TSA unveils passenger self-screening lanes at Las Vegas airport
On 6th March 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled a self-screening system for passengers at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport, aimed at enhancing efficiency without planning expansion.