Collaborate Disseminate
The incredible ability of bears to hibernate for months at a time has inspired some interesting lines of research around how their secrets might benefit human health, and among them is a focus on muscle wasting. Scientists in Japan have made a fascinat… Continue reading Serum from hibernating black bears boosts muscle mass in human cells
Drones, driverless trucks and zippy little cargo pods could all feature as part of Walmart’s future delivery services, and a new agreement with EV outfit Canoo brings another next-gen vehicle into the mix. The retailer has committed to buying thousands… Continue reading Walmart eyes an electric future in Canoo’s Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle
Scientists studying memory and learning in frog-eating bats have made a surprising discovery, demonstrating that they can recognize ringtones tied to food rewards up to four years later. This behavior is believed to be useful in helping the bats hunt f… Continue reading Wild bats recognize ringtones tied to food rewards up to 4 years later
Researchers stationed in Antarctica have been left mesmerized by the skies brought on by the aftereffects of a volcanic eruption. The light-scattering impacts of the lingering aerosols have created otherworldly sights at the end of the Earth, captured … Continue reading Volcanic afterglow bathes Antarctica in mesmerizing color and light
Scientists probing the mysterious machinations of the brain during sleep have made a fascinating discovery around how its chemistry changes throughout the night. The research centers on the levels of a stress hormone called noradrenaline, which fluctua… Continue reading Stress hormone awakens our brain 100 times a night to shape our memory
Wordle is set to make its way into the real world and onto kitchen tables, with owner The New York Times today announcing plans for a physical version of the incredibly popular digital game. The publisher is teaming up with Hasbro to bring Worldle to l… Continue reading Wordle comes to life as a $20 multiplayer board game
Us humans aren’t so good at grasping things underwater, but new research reveals how nature could lend us a helping hand. Scientists have developed a glove specifically for these purposes that takes its design cues from an octopus, featuring rubber suc… Continue reading Electronic glove senses objects and sucks onto them like an octopus
A research team working to better understand the movements of cancerous cells has made an important breakthrough, describing a “sweet spot” where they like to congregate. The discovery offers valuable new insights into the migration patterns of these c… Continue reading “Sweet spot” for cancer exposes migration patterns of spreading cells
A drug under investigation as a cancer treatment has shown exciting promise in a rather different branch of medical research, with scientists demonstrating how it can promote nerve repair following spinal injury. The breakthrough shows how the drug act… Continue reading Cancer drug triggers remarkable recovery from spinal cord injury in mice
With previous dalliances in the realms of commuter biking, cargo sleds and even treehouses, Polestar is looking to shape lifestyles beyond the world of electric sedans and SUVs. A newly introduced mountain bike is the latest eye-catching example, combi… Continue reading Polestar hits the trails with wicked hand-built mountain bike