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World’s heaviest “Schrödinger’s cat” pushes quantum boundaries

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The famous thought experiment of Schrödinger’s Cat neatly sums up a complex quantum phenomenon, highlighting how bizarre that unseen world is by putting it in terms we can visualize. Now, scientists have created the heaviest Schrödinger’s Cat to date, probing the boundaries between quantum and classical physics.

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Earpiece zaps nerves to rewire the brain and speed stroke recovery

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Engineers at ETH Zurich have developed a wearable system that can help patients regain movement and mobility after a stroke. The system consists of a motion-sensing watch and an earpiece that zaps a nerve to help rewire neural circuits.Continue Reading… Continue reading Earpiece zaps nerves to rewire the brain and speed stroke recovery→

Keyboards and mice could provide an early warning of worker stress

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One of the problems with workplace stress is the fact that it can sneak up on you, so by the time you realize you’re stressed, you’re already overdue for a break. Soon, however, it may be possible to warn of problematic stress by analyzing workers’ typ… Continue reading Keyboards and mice could provide an early warning of worker stress→

Minimally-invasive surgical tools pop into shape inside the body

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One of the challenges of minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery lies in getting surgical instruments into the patient’s body via a narrow catheter. Scientists have set about addressing that problem, with magnetic instruments that pop into and out of s… Continue reading Minimally-invasive surgical tools pop into shape inside the body→

Sugar-powered teabag-like implant successfully manages type 1 diabetes

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Glucose fuel cells that can effectively harness the body’s chemical energy and turn it into an electrical charge has been a long-term holy grail for scientists since such potential was first studied back in 1968.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Scien… Continue reading Sugar-powered teabag-like implant successfully manages type 1 diabetes→

Pants made with electronic yarn could transmit exhaustion alerts

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Most of us don’t really need to wear special pants that let us know when we’re exhausted; we’re good at figuring that out all on our own. However, when it comes to hardcore athletes, getting an alert when the body starts moving in a way that indicates … Continue reading Pants made with electronic yarn could transmit exhaustion alerts→

Synthetic protein tweak could lead to universal cancer immunotherapy

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Scientists at ETH Zurich have made a breakthrough towards designing an off-the-shelf treatment for immunotherapy against cancer. A synthetic protein tweak can allow immune cells from any donor to be given to any patient without the risk of a dangerous … Continue reading Synthetic protein tweak could lead to universal cancer immunotherapy→

3D-printed “smart” insoles designed for on-the-go pressure mapping

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Whether you’re an athlete or someone experiencing foot pain, it’s important to eliminate high-pressure areas in the soles of your shoes. An experimental insole could help, by showing where such areas are located during a variety of activities.Continue … Continue reading 3D-printed “smart” insoles designed for on-the-go pressure mapping→

New anti-corrosion polymer highlights damage, self-heals and is recyclable

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Engineers at ETH Zurich have developed a versatile new material that should help in the ongoing battle against corrosion for buildings and vehicles. The polymer coating not only protects against corrosion, but highlights cracks as they form, automatica… Continue reading New anti-corrosion polymer highlights damage, self-heals and is recyclable→