Viral mouth-taping trend ‘sus’ says Canadian sleep expert
Western University researchers warn mouth-taping during sleep poses suffocation risk, worsening sleep apnea symptoms significantly.
New sodium fuel cell could enable electric aviation
MIT researchers develop sodium-air fuel cells offering triple the energy density of current lithium-ion batteries.
Electronic face tattoo gauges mental strain
University of Texas researchers develop low-cost, wireless e-tattoo for personalised mental workload monitoring and prediction.
Researchers discover new security vulnerability in Intel processors
ETH Zurich uncovers critical Intel processor flaw, highlighting potential risks in cloud environments with shared hardware.
Modifiable pedestrian and roadside facilities reduce crash likelihood
Incheon National University researchers demonstrate pedestrian and roadside facilities – modifiable during maintenance – reduce crashes more effectively.
Novel lactation pad measures safe painkiller levels in mother’s milk real-time
University of Southern California researchers develop innovative pads, detecting acetaminophen levels to ensure breastfeeding infant safety.
Concerning chemicals from climbing shoes accumulate in indoor halls
University of Vienna researchers find climbing shoe rubber contains harmful compounds, with concentrations surpassing busy streets.
New radiotherapy technique aims to protect the heart during lung cancer treatment
Researchers at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, develop innovative method reducing cardiac toxicity and improving survival.
A safe nuclear battery that could last a lifetime
Researchers at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology are developing nuclear batteries using radiocarbon, offering decades-long power without recharging.
Custom-fit honeycomb bike helmet
From Superinnovators 25/01/24 UK-based Hexr (f. 2017), launched a custom-fit 3D-printed bicycle helmet in 2019 followed by a home head scanning app in 2020. The company’s helmets, are printed from Polyamide-11, a material derived from castor bean oil, are designed for enhanced safety and comfort. Extensive testing indicates that Hexr helmets are 26% safer compared […]