Cutting-edge rocket engine could accelerate to 99% the speed of light
David Burns produced an engine concept that, he says, could theoretically accelerate to 99 percent of the speed of light
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JJ Shavit
- 1 day ago
Ocular implants can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired
Researchers have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Cutting-edge tinnitus treatment dramatically improves life for 40 million US adults
In the grand silence of life, up to 15% of adults in the United States hear a constant companion: tinnitus.
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
First-ever study identifies protein that kills cancer and boosts the body’s immunity
Tumor cells are notorious for their adaptability and resilience in the face of treatment, often reshaping their energy metabolism
JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
Reviving our rivers: Newly developed floating trash interceptor cleans rivers and waterways
Marine debris has long been a pressing environmental issue, causing widespread pollution in the world's oceans and seas.
JD Shavit
- 3 days ago
Carbon nanotubes are paving the way to a greener future
One critical element that often flies under the radar but is indispensable for the clean energy transition is copper.
JD Shavit
- 3 days ago
The Remarkable Success of New Brain Injury Implant: Patients Choose to Keep Them On
A revolutionary deep brain stimulation implant has brought renewed hope to individuals suffering from debilitating head injuries
JJ Shavit
- 4 days ago
Breakthrough in Tooth Decay Treatment Could Replace Root Canals
A breakthrough may be on the horizon that could spare countless patients from the anxiety-inducing sounds of dental drills
JJ Shavit
- 4 days ago
Artificial knee cartilage is stronger than the real thing, study finds
Researchers from Duke University crafted a gel-based alternative to cartilage that surpasses the strength and durability of the real thing
JD Shavit
- 5 days ago
NASA’s incredible new solid-state battery could revolutionize air travel
New solid-state sulfur selenium battery has the potential to revolutionize aviation by replacing traditional gas engines with electricity
JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
Groundbreaking discovery unlocks new frontier in mind control technology
Metamaterials and their two-dimensional counterparts, metasurfaces, have been revolutionizing the field of materials science
JD Shavit
- 7 days ago
First-ever technology allows the brain to function independently from the body
Research achieved a groundbreaking milestone in neuroscience by developing a pioneering device capable of isolating blood flow to the brain
JJ Shavit
- Dec 2
First-of-its-kind gene therapy shows promise in shrinking liver cancer tumors
Researchers have demonstrated the potential of gene therapy to effectively shrink hepatocellular carcinoma, a deadly form of liver cancer
JD Shavit
- Dec 2
Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells to drive regenerative healing
In the future, patient-derived biobots could serve as therapeutic tools for regeneration, healing, and disease treatment.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 1
Researchers develop genius new anti-fogging method to keep glasses, car windshields clear
The innovative films hold the potential for a wide range of applications, including anti-fogging and anti-reflective coatings for eyeglasses
JD Shavit
- Dec 1
Lifechanging technology could reduce daily diabetes injections to just three shots a year
Scientists have unveiled a pioneering hydrogel drug delivery system capable of transforming diabetes and weight control drug delivery
JD Shavit
- Nov 30
Google's Innovative Geothermal Project in Nevada Powers Data Centers with Clean Energy
Its a significant step toward Google's goal of sourcing carbon pollution-free electricity to power its data centers around the clock by 2030
JD Shavit
- Nov 30
AI-powered, noise-canceling, headphone lets wearers handpick the sounds they want to hear
Most users of noise-canceling headphones are familiar with the transformative power of silencing unwanted noises.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 29
Groundbreaking treatment repairs damaged nerve cells after injury and in chronic disease
Each year in the United States, more than 3 million people suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a condition characterized by damage to nerves
JJ Shavit
- Nov 28
Breakthrough stem cell therapy shows significant promise in halting Multiple Sclerosis
Study shows the safety and potential efficacy of injecting neural stem cells into the brains of patients with progressive multiple sclerosis
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