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Given roads are everywhere and involve some carbon-intensive processes to build, scientists are investigating how alternative materials could make the whole process more sustainable. We’ve seen how this could include everything from coffee grounds, to … Continue reading String used to bind asphalt together in green alternative to bitumen
A striking new study has found gene expression can dramatically increase in some brain cells hours after a person dies. These “zombie genes” are primarily related to inflammatory activity and the researchers suggest scientists studying post-mortem brai… Continue reading “Zombie genes” increase activity in the brain after death
Although there are now bikes with 3D-printed titanium frames, the things are out of most cyclists’ price range. That said, if a current Kickstarter campaign is successful, you may soon be able to buy yourself a set of thin, lightweight pedals made in t… Continue reading 3D-printed titanium pedals are claimed to be better, stronger, lighter
Fish have a sensory system known as the lateral line, which allows them to detect movements, vibrations and pressure gradients in the water. Scientists have now given a robotic fish its own version of that system, letting it determine the best swimming… Continue reading Robotic fish learns to match its swimming speed to the current
Previous OnePlus phones have been successful enough to make the annual product refresh a highly anticipated event, and we now have the company’s first flagship phones of 2021: the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technol… Continue reading Flagship OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro phones get their big reveal
VTN Architects continues its ongoing efforts to add greenery infused architecture to urban Vietnam with the recently completed Bat Trang House. Serving as home and workplace to a family of seven, the tree- and plant-filled residence is defined by a cer… Continue reading Tree-filled home stays cool in Hanoi – no air conditioning required
Geologists have discovered a new type of rock. While drilling deep into the seafloor, a team of scientists found a new form of basalt that’s vastly different from any other on Earth, and the planet hasn’t produced any more of it for millions of years.C… Continue reading Geologists discover new “Limited Edition” rock deep beneath the sea
For some people a single small irritation can wreck their entire day, while others can swiftly shake off minor problems and move on. A new study led by researchers from the University of Miami is suggesting persistent activity in the amygdala could be … Continue reading How your brain turns fleeting frustrations into long-term negativity
Antibiotic resistant bacteria are among the most urgent threats to public health. Now a team of scientists has developed a new single-dose drug that works on a different mechanism to most existing antibiotics, and showed in tests in mice that it can be… Continue reading Single dose antibiotic clears multi-drug-resistant gonorrhea in mice
There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to the way Alzheimer’s takes hold in the brain, but one area where researchers are focusing much of their attention is the development of toxic clumps of proteins in the brain. These harmful clusters are seen as key players in the cognitive decline associated with the disease, and scientists have now found that a single injection of a novel gene therapy may be able to prevent a significant portion of them from forming.
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