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What drives pain and how it might be prevented in humans are complex questions demanding complex answers, but scientists at Duke University have come across a rather simple one, comparatively speaking. The researchers have discovered that a small regio… Continue reading Single off-switch found to dampen multiple pain centers in the brain
What drives pain and how it might be prevented in humans are complex questions demanding complex answers, but scientists at Duke University have come across a rather simple one, comparatively speaking. The researchers have discovered that a small regio… Continue reading Single off-switch found to dampen multiple pain centers in the brain
The impact of plastic on the many species that call the ocean home is a huge unknown, but scientists are starting to piece together the kinds of risks this pollution poses to the marine ecosystem. The latest finding in this area concerns a common seafo… Continue reading Mussels that clump together in reefs may ingest triple the plastic
Delivering drugs in a way that sees them target only the cells that need treating is a common objective for scientists in many areas of medical research, from cancer, to arthritis, to obesity. A breakthrough from an international team of researchers ra… Continue reading Violet light selectively switches on drugs in tiny groups of cells
The Las Vegas Convention Center is undergoing a major overhaul, and one of the most innovative features of the new-look facility will be the high-speed transport system that will circle beneath the surface. The Boring Company has now completed the exca… Continue reading The Boring Company finishes tunnel beneath Las Vegas Convention Center
Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have looked to shore up the mobility and freedom of future planetary rovers with a new design to tackle loose, troublesome terrain. The team’s Mini Rover uses some clever trickery to get itself out of t… Continue reading Planetary rover wiggles its rear wheels to overcome loose terrain
When a regular material is torn or ruptured, it stays that way unless we tend to it with our hands or a machine to repair the damage. But a new class of materials is emerging that needs no such intervention, the latest example of which is a conductive … Continue reading Conductive polymer takes a seamless approach to self-healing
Brain injuries can vary greatly in their severity, but assessing the extent of the damage is far from a simple undertaking. Scientists in the UK have developed a new AI algorithm that could help narrow the margin for error, with the ability to detect a… Continue reading AI gauges head injuries by classifying lesions on the brain
The world’s coral reefs face an uncertain future in the face of climate change and warming oceans, and scientists have been forced to get creative in conjuring up long-term solutions. Among those is the idea of developing new types of coral that are mo… Continue reading Directed evolution produces heat-resistant coral to endure climate change
We’ve seen multitools of all shapes and sizes designed to fit in seamlessly with an everyday carry setup, but the latest from accessory maker Disc is one that would truly look at home on a keyring. With more than 19 functions onboard, the MultiKey mult… Continue reading Key-shaped multitool packs over 19 functions into familiar form factor