Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease
A study led by UCL researchers suggests a novel ECGI vest capable of detecting early electrical abnormalities in the heart could significantly advance the early diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, potentially improving treatment and prevention strategies for this inherited condition.
How 40Hz sensory gamma rhythm stimulation clears amyloid in Alzheimer’s mice
A recent study from MIT’s Picower Institute for Learning and Memory highlights a potential mechanism by which sensory stimulation at a frequency of 40 Hz can facilitate the clearance of amyloid proteins in Alzheimer’s disease through the brain’s glymphatic system, offering promising avenues for treatment.
Efficient lithium-air battery under development to speed electrification of vehicles
A collaborative research team, led by Washington University in St. Louis and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, is developing a high-density lithium-air battery to revolutionise energy storage in transportation, aiming to significantly surpass the capabilities of current lithium-ion technology.
Today’s top 3 innovations
From Superinnovators 05/03/24 Allen Distinguished Investigators @DrLauraSanchez and @Lydia_Kisley are developing a radical new technology that would stretch cells like Silly Putty, allowing researchers to study elusive structures and metabolites. More: https://t.co/QGUy9mdL4W#FrontierScience | @ucsc @cwru pic.twitter.com/UehsN8kh9h — Allen Institute (@AllenInstitute) February 29, 2024 Stretching cells to help reveal hidden world https://alleninstitute.org/news/cellular-yoga-stretching-cells-to-see-a-hidden-world/ New carbon fiber prosthetic […]
CityUHK develops world-leading microwave photonics chip for high-speed signal processing
A team from City University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, has pioneered a microwave photonic chip that markedly accelerates ultrafast analog signal processing and computation, offering significant advancements in telecommunications and computing technologies.
In fight against brain pathogens, the eyes have it
Yale researchers have discovered that the eye not only serves as an immunological barrier protecting the brain from pathogens and tumours, but can also be a novel avenue for vaccine delivery, potentially offering new treatments for brain encephalitis and other conditions.
New study unveils scalable and efficient photoelectrode modules for green hydrogen production
A team from UNIST has made a significant breakthrough in green hydrogen production, achieving remarkable advancements in the efficiency, stability, and scalability of photoelectrochemical water splitting by overcoming the limitations of perovskite solar cells.
Today’s top 3 innovations
From Superinnovators 04/03/24 Yacht with built-in airship concept More info: https://www.lazzarinidesignstudio.com/colossea Handheld print gun More info: https://handjet.com/ https://ebs-inkjet.de/en/ebs-inkjet/ String-driven bike More info: https://www.cyclingabout.com/are-chainless-string-drive-bicycles-a-genius-or-terrible-idea/ Previous: Alibaba reveals AI that makes images sing More info: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/chinas-alibaba-develops-ai-tool-that-converts-photos-into-talking-singing-videos/articleshow/108112799.cms https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.17485.pdf Loopy robotic swarm More info: https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.12629 Airless basketball More info: https://www.wilson.com/en-us/explore/basketball/airless-prototype Samsung previews health/sleep tracking ring More info: https://news.samsung.com/global/mwc-2024-samsung-ushers-in-ai-smartphone-era-and-previews-galaxy-ring-at-mwc-barcelona-2024 https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-ring-features-price-availability-and-everything-else-we-know/ […]
A liking for licking
A recent study by City University of Hong Kong unveils how sex and social status influence grooming behaviours among Hong Kong’s free-ranging feral cattle, shedding light on animal behaviour and welfare.
World’s first metamaterial developed to enable real-time shape and property control
A team at UNIST, led by Professor Jiyun Kim, has innovated a groundbreaking metamaterial capable of real-time adjustment of its shape and mechanical properties, heralding a new era for adaptable robotics and soft machines.