Artificial cartilage with the help of 3D printing
A new approach to producing artificial tissue has been developed at TU Wien: Cells are grown in microstructures created in a 3D printer
Nutrients direct intestinal stem cell function and affect ageing
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have unveiled a new mechanism linking the nutrient adaptation of intestinal stem cells with ageing, offering insights that could help maintain the functional capacity of the ageing gut.
Bots can now do your eyelashes
From Superinnovators 16/02/24 US-based Luum (f.2017) built a bot that can apply eyelash extensions using narrow-AI and computer vision, launching to the public via invitation back in 2021. The bot uses two delicate implements to isolate a single eyelash and a third adheres an extension to it, adjusting in real-time to the client’s movements. A […]
Multi-posture ergonomic seat
From Superinnovators 16/02/24 US-based Ikaria Design (f. 2008) produce the Soul Seat, a cross-legged chair designed for active sitting, with the first version launched in 2014. The Soul Seat features a unique two-level design without arms or a back, allowing users to shift between various positions, aimed at reducing back and neck pain. Founder Pack […]
Groundbreaking study on decomposing microbes could help transform forensic science
Researchers have discovered a consistent network of about 20 microbes responsible for the decomposition of animal flesh, a breakthrough with significant implications for advancing forensic science and precisely determining time of death.
SETI institute employs SETI ellipsoid technique for searching for signals from distant civilizations
From SETI Institute 16/02/24 February 12, 2024, Mountain View, CA — In a paper published in the Astronomical Journal, a team of researchers from the SETI Institute, Berkeley SETI Research Center and the University of Washington reported an exciting development for the field of astrophysics and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), using observations from […]
Team demonstrates fabrication method to construct 3D structures that mimic bone microstructure
Researchers at Yokohama National University have developed a groundbreaking method combining laser 3D printing and an alternate soaking process to create complex 3D structures that replicate bone microstructure, paving the way for advances in bone grafts and artificial bone marrow.
World’s first hydrogen outboard motor unveiled
From Superinnovators 15/02/24 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., in collaboration with Roush and Regulator Marine, have unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard motor for recreational boats. The unveiling took place at the Miami International Boat Show yesterday, showcasing a prototype. Roush helped develop the fuel system and Regulator Marine built a boat suitable for testing the […]
Collapsible solar array mounted on roof of Tesla
From Superinnovators 15/02/24 US engineer Omid Sadeghpour has designed and built a collapsible and driveable rooftop solar array to charge EVs while parked, unveiling Beta One in Nov last year. Mounted on his Model Y Tesla and weighing less than 75 kg, it’s designed to be portable, fitting on any EV roof rack and within […]
Reshaping our understanding of granular systems
Rochester researchers are uncovering the unexpected role of grain shape in the mixing of granular systems such as pharmaceuticals, cereal, and landslides.