By combining oil drops with water containing a detergent-like substance, the scientists found they could produce artificial swimmers that are able to swim independently and even harvest energy to … [Read More...] about Scientists create rechargeable swimming microrobots using oil and water
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Scientists create rechargeable swimming microrobots using oil and water
Avast/NortonLifeLock: ‘Cyber security deal needs to dig deeper’
Cyber scammers are becoming more like pirates since the pandemic forced them to live online. Increasing threats are driving demand for protection and breathing new life into mature consumer security … [Read More...] about Avast/NortonLifeLock: ‘Cyber security deal needs to dig deeper’
First US-based artificial heart implant for French firm
French company Carmat has unveiled the first human artificial heart implant in the United States recently as part of a clinical study. According to the company’s website, a complete artificial … [Read More...] about First US-based artificial heart implant for French firm
Stakeholders’ sentiment can make or break a new CEO
When a CEO steps down or is dismissed, the attention of the board is on how to choose the right executive to succeed that CEO. However, Bocconi University professor Dovev Lavie claims that managing … [Read More...] about Stakeholders’ sentiment can make or break a new CEO
Teens with secure family relationships ‘pay it forward’ with empathy for friends
Teens' ability to empathize – to understand others' perspectives and emotions, and to care for their wellbeing – is an important contributor to their relationships, including with friends. Prior … [Read More...] about Teens with secure family relationships ‘pay it forward’ with empathy for friends
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How climate change and fires are shaping the forests of the future
Forest fires are already a global threat. "But considering how climate change is progressing, we are probably only at the beginning of a future that will see more and bigger forest fires," explains … [Read More...] about How climate change and fires are shaping the forests of the future
Improved prediction of Indian Monsoon onset three months in advance using machine learning
The onset of the Indian summer monsoon has been predicted three months ahead for the last 40 years with the highest precision up until today. The result indicates longer seasonal forecasts based … [Read More...] about Improved prediction of Indian Monsoon onset three months in advance using machine learning
Transformation of controller software to ensure safe behavior under perceptual uncertainty
A research team consisting of Tsutomu Kobayashi, Ichiro Hasuo, Fuyuki Ishikawa, and Shinya Katsumata at the National Institute of Informatics (NII, Japan) and Rick Salay and Krzysztof Czarnecki at … [Read More...] about Transformation of controller software to ensure safe behavior under perceptual uncertainty
The main reason for the worldwide heatwaves, wildfires and floods
Now, this is not a scientifically researched theory – it’s not even a complete enough thought to be classed as a theory. Perhaps you could call it just a whim or musing, but it’s uncomfortably hot in … [Read More...] about The main reason for the worldwide heatwaves, wildfires and floods
Turning plastic into foam to combat pollution
Biodegradable plastics are supposed to be good for the environment. But because they are specifically made to degrade quickly, they cannot be recycled. In Physics of Fluids, by AIP Publishing, … [Read More...] about Turning plastic into foam to combat pollution
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How climate change and fires are shaping the forests of the future
Forest fires are already a global threat. "But considering how climate change is progressing, we are probably only at the beginning of a future that will see more and bigger forest fires," explains … [Read More...] about How climate change and fires are shaping the forests of the future
5D imaging of ultrafast phenomena
Information-rich optical imaging can provide multidimensional information to enable observation and analysis of a detected target, contributing insights into mysterious and unknown worlds. With … [Read More...] about 5D imaging of ultrafast phenomena
USC study shows dire impacts downstream of Nile River dam
Rapid filling of a giant dam at the headwaters of the Nile River – the world's biggest waterway that supports millions of people – could reduce water supplies to downstream Egypt by more than … [Read More...] about USC study shows dire impacts downstream of Nile River dam
Ancient Islamic tombs cluster like galaxies
Sudanese Islamic burial sites are distributed according to large-scale environmental factors and small-scale social factors, creating a galaxy-like distribution pattern, according to a study published … [Read More...] about Ancient Islamic tombs cluster like galaxies
Physicists describe sun’s electric field
As the Parker Solar Probe ventures closer to the sun, we are learning new things about our home star. In a new study, physicists led by the University of Iowa report the first definitive … [Read More...] about Physicists describe sun’s electric field
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Scientists use NASA satellite data to track ocean microplastics from space
Scientists from the University of Michigan have developed an innovative way to use NASA satellite data to track the movement of tiny pieces of plastic in the ocean. Microplastics form when plastic … [Read More...] about Scientists use NASA satellite data to track ocean microplastics from space
Hubble data confirms galaxies lacking dark matter
The most accurate distance measurement yet of ultra-diffuse galaxy (UDG) NGC1052-DF2 (DF2) confirms beyond any shadow of a doubt that it is lacking in dark matter. The newly measured distance of … [Read More...] about Hubble data confirms galaxies lacking dark matter
Space scientists solve a decades-long gamma-ray burst puzzle
An international team of scientists, led by astrophysicists from the University of Bath in the UK, has measured the magnetic field in a far-off Gamma-Ray Burst, confirming for the first time a … [Read More...] about Space scientists solve a decades-long gamma-ray burst puzzle
Did heat from impacts on asteroids provide the ingredients for life on Earth?
A research group from Kobe University has demonstrated that the heat generated by the impact of a small astronomical body could enable aqueous alteration and organic solid formation to occur on the … [Read More...] about Did heat from impacts on asteroids provide the ingredients for life on Earth?
Hubble inspects a contorted spiral galaxy
This striking image showcases the unusually contorted appearance of NGC 2276, an appearance caused by two different astrophysical interactions – one with the superheated gas pervading galaxy clusters, … [Read More...] about Hubble inspects a contorted spiral galaxy
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Quantum laser turns energy loss into gain?
Scientists at KAIST have fabricated a laser system that generates highly interactive quantum particles at room temperature. Their findings, published in the journal Nature Photonics, could lead to … [Read More...] about Quantum laser turns energy loss into gain?
Skin in the game: Transformative approach uses the human body to recharge smartwatches
As smart watches are increasingly able to monitor the vital signs of health, including what's going on when we sleep, a problem has emerged: those wearable, wireless devices are often disconnected … [Read More...] about Skin in the game: Transformative approach uses the human body to recharge smartwatches
Sound-induced electric fields control the tiniest particles
Engineers at Duke University have devised a system for manipulating particles approaching the miniscule 2.5 nanometer diameter of DNA using sound-induced electric fields. Dubbed "acoustoelectronic … [Read More...] about Sound-induced electric fields control the tiniest particles
Robot-assisted surgery: Putting the reality in virtual reality
Cardiac surgeons may be able to better plan operations and improve their surgical field view with the help of a robot. Controlled through a virtual reality parallel system as a digital twin, the … [Read More...] about Robot-assisted surgery: Putting the reality in virtual reality
Meringue-like material could make aircraft as quiet as a hairdryer
An incredibly light new material that can reduce aircraft engine noise and improve passenger comfort has been developed at the University of Bath. The graphene oxide-polyvinyl alcohol aerogel … [Read More...] about Meringue-like material could make aircraft as quiet as a hairdryer