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Stanford University scientists have taken aim at a key problem holding back an exciting form of cancer immunotherapy, and demonstrated how a novel gel can help overcome it by acting as an injectable holding pen for killer immune cells. The breakthrough… Continue reading Injectable gel acts as a “holding pen” for immune attacks on solid tumors
Mindful of the significant carbon emissions generated by the marine industry, America’s Cup reigning champion Emirates Team New Zealand has been developing a hydrogen-powered chase boat, and has now taken it out for its first spin. The Chase Zero foili… Continue reading Chase Zero catamaran to bring a dash of hydrogen to the America’s Cup
Back in 2017 we caught wind of an interesting energy system from researchers at Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology designed to store solar energy in liquid form. By hooking it up to an ultra-thin thermoelectric generator, the team has now demon… Continue reading Liquid system stores solar energy for years and releases it on demand
By studying the behavior of a protein tightly linked with a wide range of cancers, scientists have uncovered the role it plays in regulating body weight. The discovery deepens our understanding of the way our bodies respond to food, or lack thereof, an… Continue reading Study pinpoints a protein that’s a key regulator of body weight
Nissan has joined other big-name automakers in outlining a vision around next-generation battery technology, which includes plans for a dedicated production facility and possible 15-minute charging times for electric vehicles. The company sees cheaper … Continue reading Nissan and NASA team up on 15-minute EV charging
Physical activity is known to correlate with lower rates of cancer, but lately we have begun to see discoveries that detail the biological mechanisms underlying this relationship. Further improving our understanding are scientists from Newcastle Univer… Continue reading Exercise found to boost levels of cancer-fighting proteins in the blood
By taking ultrathin films and color pigments used routinely in the food industry, scientists have developed an implantable device that can stimulate nerve cells to accelerate healing. Activated by light, the technology was demonstrated in first-of-a-ki… Continue reading Implantable film fires up nearby nerve cells when triggered with light
Through experimentation with a highly promising anti-aging technique, scientists at the UK’s Babraham Institute have demonstrated a new way of turning back the clock in human skin cells. These cells functioned like cells 30 years younger, but in what r… Continue reading “Time jump” anti-aging method gives specialized cells a 30-year refresh
Their appeal as a last-mile transport solution in urban areas has seen a huge uptake of e-scooters in cities around the world, driven by the simplicity of dock-free, smartphone-based schemes that make hopping on and off a breeze. But this convenience d… Continue reading E-scooter injury rates are worse than motorcycles, new study finds
In the last decade we’ve seen studies unearth plastic pollution in some unexpected places, from the Arctic, to the Antarctic, and the world’s tallest mountain in between. More recently, we’ve seen some scientists focus the search on the human body, whi… Continue reading Plastic particles found deep in live human lungs for the first time