Technology

The concept of a ‘robot surgeon’ often conjures images of intricate machinery performing surgical procedures. However, the term ‘anthrobots’ might be less familiar. This innovative idea is being explored by Gizem Gumuskaya, a Ph.D. candidate at Tufts University Wyss Institute for Biologically-Inspired Engineering, who has successfully turned human cells into miniature robots, or ‘anthrobots’, which have shown potential in aiding …

A team of scientists, including researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania and the Lithuanian Energy Institute, have discovered an innovative way to reduce the cost of biodiesel production by utilizing cigarette butts. Their research, recently published in the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, presents a breakthrough in recycling and waste management. Biodiesel, a renewable and biodegradable …

Researchers from Linkoping University in Sweden have created an innovative electrically conductive ‘soil’ known as eSoil, which has demonstrated a remarkable 50% increase in barley seedling growth over 15 days when the roots were electrically stimulated. Their findings were published in the journal PNAS. This development falls under the category of hydroponics, a soilless cultivation method. In hydroponics, plants grow …

Researchers have invented a wireless charging device designed to be implanted under the skin, which could revolutionize the way bioelectronic devices, like sensors and drug-delivery systems, are powered in the body. This innovation, successfully tested in rodents, could eliminate the need for bulky batteries and wiring in medical implants if it shows similar effectiveness in humans. The necessity for such …

Mars, a planet steeped in human fascination for ages, stands out with its distinctive red color visible to the naked eye. Throughout history, it has been imagined as a realm of gods, aliens, and invaders. Scientific research has led to the belief that Mars once had water on its surface and possibly harbored life, though definitive evidence of the latter …

Asteroid impacts have historically posed significant threats to life on planets, as evidenced by the extinction of dinosaurs. Their fossilized remains, found in deep geological layers, show the destructive potential of asteroids colliding with Earth at high velocities. Recognizing this threat, scientists and governments are tirelessly working to devise effective strategies to protect humanity from potential asteroid dangers. One proposed …

NASA, known for its astronomical explorations, is also actively involved in developing and testing new engines and space vehicles. A recent breakthrough occurred on Wednesday (Dec 20), when NASA successfully tested a 3D-printed engine known as the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). This test was conducted in fall 2023 at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. During the …

In the U.S. state of North Dakota, coal miners have made a remarkable discovery – a rare and ancient mammoth fossil. The significant find occurred earlier this year when they unearthed a well-preserved, seven-foot-long tusk. This discovery is noteworthy in North Dakota, a region historically inhabited by mammoths since the Ice Age. However, this particular find is unique due to …