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Bit by bit, NASA’s New Horizons probe is bringing into sharper focus the most distant space object ever explored by a spacecraft. Known as Arrokoth, this ancient, icy body sits far beyond Pluto in a ring of frigid objects that form the Kuiper Belt. Sci… Continue reading Distant Kuiper Belt object reveals deep secrets of planetary formation
Between its investments in flying taxis, self-driving trucks and electric vehicle startups, Hyundai Motor Group is planting its fingers in quite a few pies when it comes to the future of mobility. Its latest collaboration sees the Korean carmaker team … Continue reading Hyundai combines with startup Canoo to build next-gen EV platform
Scientists digging into the ancient history of Antarctica’s ice sheets have uncovered evidence of an “extreme” melting event that drove rapid and significant sea level rise. Taking place more than 100,000 years ago, the scientists see this ice melt as … Continue reading Melting of ancient Antarctic ice sheet drove a 3-meter sea level rise
When Parkinson’s patients are diagnosed with the condition, there are still many unknowns around how the disease will develop and how it will impact their lives. While it is no crystal ball, a new blood test developed at Newcastle University and Cambridge University in the UK is offering hope of better patient management, with an ability to recognize early indicators of cognitive decline, dementia and progression of motor symptoms.
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Continue reading Biomarkers pave way for blood test to predict Parkinson’s progression
Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest form of cancer with a five-year survival rate of just five percent, well behind that of many common cancer types. Scientists working to improve the odds have made an exciting breakthrough, finding that a peptide taken… Continue reading Foot-and-mouth-disease offers secret weapon against pancreatic cancer
A highly precise form of reconstructive surgery, known as supermicrosurgery, seeks to connect ultra-thin blood and lymph vessels as a way of restoring them to healthy function. This requires a high level of expertise on part of the surgeons, but they m… Continue reading Robot completes first round of “supermicrosurgeries” on human patients
Boston Dynamics put its nimble four-legged robot called Spot up for sale in September last year, and its unique abilities are catching the attention of oil companies looking toward a future of automation. Norwegian outfit Aker BP has revealed plans to … Continue reading Spot the robot goes to work on a Norwegian oil rig
Scientific studies continue to show us how exercise can bring a range of cognitive benefits, from limiting the risk of Alzheimer’s to giving an immediate boost to our learning capabilities. Researchers working in this area at the University of South Au… Continue reading Study pinpoints two workouts that give brain plasticity a big boost
Single-use plastic utensils are a huge source of waste, but fortunately more and more startups are coming to the party with greener alternatives. The Forkanife from Canada’s Cold4ged is a decidedly sleek example, offering eco-conscious diners a sustain… Continue reading Credit-card-sized Forkanife sticks it to single-use plastic utensils
The development of robots that can handle everyday objects with the subtle touch of a human being is a widely held goal among researchers in the field, who imagine the machines taking on new kinds of tasks across all kinds of industries. Scientists at … Continue reading “World’s strongest” robotic hand can also gracefully play the piano