Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity
From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 04/01/24 When you eat a large meal, your stomach sends signals to your brain that create a feeling of fullness, which helps you realize it’s time to stop eating. A stomach full of liquid can also send these messages, which is why dieters are often advised to drink a glass […]
A tidy cell seems to keep aging at bay
From Osaka University 04/01/24 Just as healthy organs are vital to our well-being, healthy organelles are vital to the proper functioning of the cell. These subcellular structures carry out specific jobs within the cell, for example, mitochondria power the cell and lysosomes keep the cell tidy. Although damage to these two organelles has been linked […]
Variable wheel-base micro vehicle brings versatility
From Superinnovators 03/01/24 Polish startup Triggo has built a four-wheeled, swappable battery electric vehicle that can bring its front wheels closer together to make it as narrow as a motorbike at the touch of a button. The 70km range two-seater has high-speed mode with max. 90 km/h and 148cm front wheel base width, and low-speed […]
Researchers identify new coding mechanism that transfers information from perception to memory
From Dartmouth College 03/01/24 Our memories are rich in detail: we can vividly recall the color of our home, the layout of our kitchen, or the front of our favorite café. How the brain encodes this information has long puzzled neuroscientists. In a new Dartmouth-led study, researchers identified a neural coding mechanism that allows the […]
Breakthrough in organic semiconductor synthesis paves the way for advanced electronic devices
From Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST) 03/01/24 A team of researchers led by Professor Young S. Park at UNIST’s Department of Chemistry has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of organic semiconductors. Their successful synthesis and characterization of a novel molecule called “BNBN anthracene” has opened up new possibilities for the development […]
Korean Artificial Sun, KSTAR, installation of a tungsten divertor for long pulse operations
From National Research Council of Science & Technology 03/01/24 The Korean artificial sun, KSTAR, has completed divertor upgrades, allowing it to operate for extended periods sustaining high-temperature plasma over the 100 million degrees. The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy announced the successful installation of the newly developed tungsten divertor for KSTAR. KSTAR, now equipped with […]
Bot repositions trailers at logistics terminals
From Superinnovators 02/01/24 French startup ex9, German electric yard truck manufacturer ANT and DHL France are piloting greater automation of operations at logistics terminals to boost efficiency and reduce emissions. The startup are developing an integrated automation solution for logistics terminals which includes transforming ANT’s existing remote controlled yard truck into an autonomous bot for […]
The future of canine stem cell therapy: unprecedented, painless, and feeder-free
From Osaka Metropolitan University 01/01/24 Dog owners may need to learn to appreciate their best friend’s urine. Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University have devised an efficient, non-invasive, and pain-free method to reprogram canine stem cells from urine samples, bringing furry companions one step closer to veterinary regenerative treatment. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been […]
Pancake stack of films on a balloon most accurate gamma-ray telescope
From Kobe University 01/01/24 A pancake stack of radioactivity-sensitive films carried through the sky by a balloon was able to take the world’s most accurate picture of a neutron star’s gamma ray beam. To achieve this, Kobe University researchers combined the oldest method of capturing radioactive radiation with the newest data capturing techniques and a […]
Bot can drive on walls using propeller thrust
From Superinnovators 01/01/24 Innovators from Disney and ETH Zurich created a four wheel bot named VertiGo in 2015 that uses thrust from two propellers mounted on its back to enable it to drive on vertical walls. Each propeller has two degrees of freedom for adjusting the direction of thrust enabling a smooth transition from horizontal […]