Groundbreaking new form of carbon opens up entirely new possibilities in material science
The most well-known forms of carbon include graphite and diamond, but there are other more exotic nanoscale allotropes of carbon as well.
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Joseph Shavit
- Jan 28
Cambridge student solves 2,500 year old grammar puzzle
A grammatical problem which has defeated Sanskrit scholars since the 5th Century BC has finally been solved by an Indian PhD student.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 23, 2022
Scientists create the first-ever printable, wearable insect repellent
A new type of insect-repellent delivery device has been developed by scientists from the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU)
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 22, 2022
Compact, massive triple star system detected for the first time
The star system consists of a binary set of stars – two stars that orbit one another and then one, more massive star orbiting the binary.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 2, 2022
For the first time, a human liver was treated in a machine and then successfully transplanted
The machine mimics the human body as accurately as possible, in order to provide ideal conditions for the human livers.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 26, 2022
Introducing the world's first hands-free jetpack
Jetpack technology is slowly becoming a reality, with one company unveiling what it claims is the world's first hands-free jetpack
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 26, 2022
Quantum sensor breakthrough paves way for groundbreaking mapping of Earth's underworld
The sensor works by detecting variations in microgravity using the principles of quantum physics, which is based on manipulating nature.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 27, 2022
Robot performs first laparoscopic surgery without human assistance
A robot has performed laparoscopic surgery on the soft tissue of a pig without the guiding hand of a human – a significant step in robotics.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 27, 2022
Astronomers discover mysterious object unlike anything they have seen before
Scientists found something unusual that releases a giant burst of energy 3 times an hour, and unlike anything astronomers have seen before.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 16, 2022
A world-first study has revealed how space travel affects red blood cells
A world-first study has revealed how space travel can cause lower red blood cell counts, known as space anemia.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 1, 2021
Team builds first living robots—that can reproduce
AI-designed Xenobots reveal entirely new form of biological self-replication—promising for regenerative medicine
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 13, 2021
Futuristic children’s playground purifies the air powered by kids play
The world’s first biotechnology playground using air-purifying algae has opened at Warsaw’s Copernicus Science Centre.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 10, 2021
For the first time ever, doctor diagnoses woman with 'climate change'
A Canadian doctor has diagnosed a woman with "climate change" after she came to hospital with breathing problems.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 2, 2021
World first -- ocean drone captures footage from inside hurricane (video)
In a world first, US scientists piloted a camera-equipped ocean drone that looks like a robotic surfboard into a Category 4 hurricane.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 29, 2021
Ex-Marine overcomes his fear of water to row across the Atlantic alone in 119 days
Dave ‘Dinger’ Bell’s journey was marked by several struggles, including a huge storm, jellyfish stings and his fear of open water.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 7, 2021
NASA confirms Perseverance Mars rover got its first piece of rock
NASA has confirmed that its Perseverance rover has succeeded in collecting its first rock sample on Mars.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 1, 2021
After 600 years of night watchmen, Lausanne gets first watchwoman
After over 600 years of night watchmen, a woman has for the first time been tasked with shouting out the time each hour through the night
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 30, 2021
New technology for large-scale, high-resolution, 28 megapixel, 3D displays
The new projection technology could enable large, high-definition 3D images for digital signs and immersive experiences.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 25, 2021
UC Health performs first endoscopic “triple valve” surgery in the U.S.
UC Health cardiac surgeons have successfully performed the United States’ first-ever endoscopic “triple valve” surgery at UC Medical Center.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 23, 2021
First steerable catheter developed for brain surgery
A team of engineers and physicians has developed a steerable catheter that for the first time will give neurosurgeons the ability to steer..
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