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Architecture magazine eVolo has announced the winners of its annual skyscraper competition, a contest that calls for futuristic design concepts that challenge the way we think about tall buildings. The 2020 crop includes plenty of imaginative ideas, in… Continue reading High-rise hospital concept takes out eVolo 2020 Skyscraper Competition
Immunotherapy is an arm of cancer treatment that seeks to supercharge the body’s immune system to kill off cells and tumors, and scientists are continually finding new ways to leverage our natural defenses against the disease. The latest breakthrough c… Continue reading Immunotherapies combine for triple threat against deadly brain cancer
Understanding the extent of our plastic pollution problem is incredibly difficult, largely because the corrosive forces of the ocean break the waste into tiny fragments which are nearly impossible to track. Scientists have again found evidence of these… Continue reading Microplastics show up in Antarctic sea ice for the first time
Drawing on data from satellites and Apollo-era missions, scientists at the US Geological Survey (USGS), NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute have pieced together what they say is the first comprehensive geological map of the Moon.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Scientists compile the first comprehensive geological map of the Moon
For a few years now, scientists at Washington University have been working on techniques to turn stem cells into pancreatic beta cells as a way of addressing insulin shortages in diabetics. After some promising recent strides, the team is now reporting… Continue reading CRISPR combines with stem cell therapy to reverse diabetes in mice
Adjustable desks are very much designed to improve the wellbeing of sedentary workers, and the new AiT Smart One is an example of particularly holistic approach. This slick piece of office furniture can be controlled via smartphone and offers a few wel… Continue reading Smartphone-controlled standing desk knows when you need some fresh air
One of the grave problems with plastic waste in the ocean is not just the mess it creates today, but the mess it might leave for centuries to come. Scientists at Cornell University have been working on more environmentally friendly forms of plastic for… Continue reading New type of marine plastic degrades quickly under ultraviolet light
Technologies that automate functions of the home, like smart lights and thermostats, can not only make running a household more convenient, but avoid a lot of energy wastage at the same time. Scientists at Purdue University are putting forward another … Continue reading Cheap CO2 sensor can cut energy use by detecting breathing in a room
Satisfying the energy needs of a growing population in a sustainable way calls for some inventive solutions, and ones not necessarily limited to the confines of battery chemistry. Solutions to storing energy in mechanical systems instead could include … Continue reading Diamond nanothreads could store thrice the energy of Li-ion batteries
In 2017, scientists at Columbia University found the first direct evidence that autoimmunity may play a role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The same team has been working to fill in this timeline of physiological events and uncovered further evidence of how the immune system contributes to the development of the disease, potentially opening up new windows of opportunity for early intervention.
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Continue reading Blood analysis reveals signs of Parkinson’s 10 years before diagnosis