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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., (Suwon, Republic of Korea) developed hip-assist robot to advance fitness in the elderly
The natural aging process often results in a notable reduction of muscle mass, particularly in the lower limbs. This decline,...
Artificial intelligence helps coronary CT angiography and accelerates the development of precision medicine
This review was jointly published by Prof. Long-Jiang Zhang (Department of Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing...
Diets rich in plant protein may help women stay healthy as they age
Women who consume higher amounts of protein, especially protein from plant-based sources, develop fewer chronic diseases and are more likely...
Study uncovers mechanics of machete-like ‘tail-whipping’ in thresher sharks
Like Indiana Jones, thresher sharks (Alopias spp.) have mastered the art of the whip using their tails. With incredible speed,...
Glowing COVID-19 diagnostic test prototype produces results in one minute
Cold, flu and COVID-19 season brings that now-familiar ritual: swab, wait, look at the result. But what if, instead of...
New AI makes better permafrost maps
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., Jan. 17, 2024 — New insights from artificial intelligence about permafrost coverage in the Arctic may soon...
New study unveils emotional hubs that exist across languages
Emotions exert a profound influence on human behavior, prompting extensive explorations in the realms of psychology and linguistics. Understanding central...
Fly brain, mouse brain, worm brain: They all network the same
New York, January 17, 2024 — In all species, brain function relies on an intricate network of connections that allows...
Mass-producible miniature quantum memory
Researchers at the University of Basel have built a quantum memory element based on atoms in a tiny glass cell....
USC Stem Cell study throws our understanding of gene regulation for a loop
The blueprint for human life lies within the DNA in the nucleus of each of our cells. In human cells,...
Enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting with a donor-acceptor polyimide
Polyimide (PI) has emerged as a promising organic photocatalyst owing to its distinct advantages of high visible-light response, facile synthesis, molecularly tunable donor-acceptor...
Novel drug for fatal type of heart failure proves safe and effective in phase 3 trial
Pumping over 100,000 times a day, the heart is a critical muscle needed to deliver oxygen and nutrients to our...
Study reveals a reaction at the heart of many renewable energy technologies
CAMBRIDGE, MA — A key chemical reaction — in which the movement of protons between the surface of an electrode and...
Water as a nonlinear medium for ultrabroadband white laser
Scientists are making significant strides in the development of ultrabroadband white laser sources, covering a wide spectrum from ultraviolet to...
The surface knows what lies beneath: physicists show how to detect higher-order topological insulators
Just like a book can’t be judged by its cover, a material can’t always be judged by its surface. But,...
Researchers find that using patients’ own blood, rather than saline, helps preserve veins in coronary bypass grafts
In a collaboration between the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Carilion Clinic, researchers learned that by preserving large superficial leg veins...
What if cows could talk?
You may not know it, but cows share information every time they burp, moo, and chew that speaks volumes about...
St. Jude Home Care, LLC is first US pediatric home health agency to earn new category of industry certification
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announces today that St. Jude Home Care LLC, a home health agency for the hospital’s...
Allen Fawcett named Director of the Joint Global Change Research Institute
By Greg KollerCredit: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory By Greg Koller COLLEGE PARK, Md.— Allen Fawcett — an energy expert and...
Energy-starved breast cancer cells consume their surroundings for fuel
Breast cancer cells ingest and consume the matrix surrounding them to overcome starvation, according to a new study publishing January...
