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Ultrasound boosts memory of aging mice in Alzheimer’s study

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Ultrasound may be a way to not just tackle brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's, but also age-related cognitive decline in the broader population

One promising possibility when it comes to treating Alzheimer’s is the idea of using non-invasive ultrasound to take out toxic brain plaques, and a group of researchers in Australia have been at the cutting edge of this technology for a number of years. The scientists’ latest investigations have uncovered some surprising new ways this technique can improve cognition in mouse models of the disease, which they believe could have wider implications for restoring cognition in the elderly.

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Super73’s retro ebike gets smart and packs a swappable battery

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Californian outfit Super73 has been carving out its own little corner of the ebike market with a head-turning line of vintage two-wheelers built for on-road fun and off-road adventure. The company has now expanded this lineup with a fresh take on its e… Continue reading Super73’s retro ebike gets smart and packs a swappable battery→

Hyundai buys Boston Dynamics, maker of Spot the robotic dog

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Hyundai Motor Group has made a major move into the world of mobile robotics, announcing that it has acquired a majority stake in Boston Dynamics from Japanese technology firm Softbank. Most famous for its ever-impressive robotic dog named Spot, Boston … Continue reading Hyundai buys Boston Dynamics, maker of Spot the robotic dog→

Durable concrete uses graphene particles to fend off water and cracks

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As scientists work to shore up the strength and durability of concrete, it mightn’t come as a huge surprise that the wonder material graphene is proving to be a promising additive. As the world’s strongest artificial material, it may have a lot to offe… Continue reading Durable concrete uses graphene particles to fend off water and cracks→

Organic-based EV battery turns to ethanol for a boost in energy density

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While on the face of it, the lithium-batteries that power electric vehicles play an important role in our ongoing shift to sustainable transport, they aren’t without environmental problems of their own. Batteries that use organic, readily available mat… Continue reading Organic-based EV battery turns to ethanol for a boost in energy density→

Bacteria converts degraded plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring

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Developing forms of plastic that don’t take centuries to break down after use is a common objective among eco-conscious material scientists, and lately we’re seeing how bacteria might offer a helping hand. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have… Continue reading Bacteria converts degraded plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring→

Urine test detects brain tumors with high degree of accuracy

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While a brain tumor might reveal itself through symptoms such as irregular headaches, nausea or impaired speech, often these symptoms don’t appear until the disease is well advanced. This makes early diagnosis tricky, though doing so could lead to far … Continue reading Urine test detects brain tumors with high degree of accuracy→

“Mosquito smoothies” streamline production of promising malaria vaccine

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The pursuit of a vaccine for malaria has always been an important one, with more than 400,000 people dying from the disease every year. But with the parasite behind it becoming resistant to drugs and the mosquitoes that spread it becoming more resistan… Continue reading “Mosquito smoothies” streamline production of promising malaria vaccine→

Porous membrane saves high-density lithium metal batteries from failure

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By substituting graphite for high-density pure lithium metal, scientists may be able to dramatically improve the performance of battery technology, but there are hurdles still to overcome. Scientists at Germany’s Friedrich Schiller University in Jena h… Continue reading Porous membrane saves high-density lithium metal batteries from failure→