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Building or repairing structures in difficult-to-reach locations is a daunting task, as bringing in the cranes, scaffolding and whatnot can be quite difficult. That’s why scientists are creating a honeybee-inspired system, which uses flying 3D-printing… Continue reading Bee-inspired technology uses aerial drones to 3D-print structures
When it comes to keeping mosquitoes from spreading malaria, some proposed approaches involve killing the insects, or stopping them from acquiring malaria parasites. A new method, however, stunts the growth of the parasites once they’re in the mosquito’… Continue reading Modified mosquitoes die before their malaria parasites become infectious
Asthma is an incredibly common disease that’s usually managed by treating the symptoms. But new research shows a potential way to target a root cause of the disease, with a molecule preventing structural changes in the airways of asthmatic mice and all… Continue reading New treatment for a root cause of asthma proves promising in mice tests
The world’s most sensitive dark matter detector is up and running, ready to tackle one of the most perplexing mysteries of the universe. With a sensitivity at least 50 times greater than its predecessors, the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment is lurking quiet… Continue reading World’s most sensitive dark matter detector joins the hunt for WIMPs
A new systematic review has found repurposing some drugs currently used for ADHD and depression could offer small improvements to cognitive symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The review focused on a family of drugs developed to stimulate the brain’s noradrenaline system.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, ADHD, Brain, Imperial College
Continue reading ADHD drugs could help treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Using machine learning, researchers have developed an algorithm that can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease from a single MRI brain scan. The system is more accurate than any pre-existing diagnostic tool available to doctors and can also distinguish early-stage disease from more advanced stages.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Diagnosis, Brain, MRI, Imperial College
Continue reading Single MRI scan promises to diagnose early- and late-stage Alzheimer’s
Although aerial drones can travel much faster than their underwater counterparts, they certainly aren’t as good at gathering water-related data. The MEDUSA multi-rotor drone addresses this conundrum, by landing on the water and deploying an underwater … Continue reading MEDUSA aerial drone deploys an underwater pod to gather aquatic data
According to a new study, two of the main glaciers that make up the Antarctic ice sheet are now melting faster than they have over the past 5,500 years. Ironically, the conclusion is based on how sea levels have seemingly dropped in the region over tim… Continue reading Rising beaches suggest Antarctic glaciers are melting faster than ever
Among other things, people with Parkinson’s disease suffer from a slowness of movement and a stiffness of the muscles. A new wearable device may help alleviate those symptoms, by buzzing the user in the chest.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Wearable, Parkinson’s Disease, Imperial College, Queen Mary University of London, Assistive Technologies
Continue reading Chest-buzzing CUE1 wearable may help reduce Parkinson’s symptoms
While we have heard of a few aerial drones that are also able to operate underwater, a new one takes that concept considerably further. Using a fish-inspired suction disc, it can hitch rides underwater – possibly even on submarines – to save battery po… Continue reading Amphibious drone uses remora-inspired disc to hitch underwater rides