TECH & INNOVATION

Gene-editing Trials Have Begun in the US

TECH & INNOVATION 04.18.2019 16:55 PM

The first US clinical trials using Crispr-edited cells have started. Crispr is a revolutionary gene-editing tool that can cut DNA with great precision, allowing genes to be turned off, new genes added or their functions changed.

Scientists Design a Robot Hand That Can Segregate Recyclable Waste

04.18.2019 11:44 AM

A team of researchers has developed a robotic hand that will aid in the recycling process. (Photo : MITCSAIL)RoCycle, the recycling robot (Screenshot taken from video "A Recycling Robot") An estimated 68,000,000 tons of garbage is sifted through recycling companies every year.

Gene-editing Could Make Its Way to the Womb

04.18.2019 11:42 AM

Pediatric surgeons want to use Crispr for pre-natal treatment. The scariest moment in some parents' life is when a doctor makes a diagnosis of disease or a developmental defect in their unborn child.

Yale Researchers Build BrainEx Machine to Restore Brain Function After Death

04.18.2019 11:42 AM

A machine that can somewhat restore some functions in brain cells of deceased pigs has been built. Researchers at Yale University spent six years building a machine, which they call BrainEx, that can restore functionality in brain cells of recently slaughtered pigs.

Game of Thrones: Why Language Technology cannot handle it (Yet)

04.18.2019 08:52 AM

There is still work to do before the computer can fully understand the text The evaluation researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the Humanities Cluster of Dutch Royal Academy was done on four state-of-the-art tools for recognizing names in the text, to assess and improve their performance on popular fiction.

22ft Giant Baby "Birthed" in Halifax for Daughters of Fortune Project

04.17.2019 15:49 PM

A giant Mechanical baby has been installed ahead of Mind the Gap theatre company's first performance of Zara at the Piece Hall in Halifax. It is billed as a unique theatrical experience including a cast of more than 100 and 3D projection mapping.

First Ever 3D Printed Heart was Made from Human Tissues and Vessels

04.17.2019 15:48 PM

Researchers have successfully 3D printed a heart complete with blood vessels, cells, ventricles, and chambers.

Historian's Hobby Plus Famous Game's 3D Model Could Help Rebuild Notre Dame

04.17.2019 15:48 PM

Plans to rebuild the Notre Dame followed the recent tragedy that befell the historic landmark. (Photo : National Geographic)3D Model of Notre Dame Cathedral (Screenshot taken from video "Laser Scanning Reveals Cathedral’s Mysteries | National Geographic" On Monday, April 16, the whole world lamented a huge loss as Paris' famed historic cathedral, Notre Dame was engulfed in flames.

Get Answers to the World’s Most Fascinating Questions with This New Software Tool

04.17.2019 09:16 AM

The tool can classify viruses and customize the treatment of a particular patient depending on the specific strain of the virus that affects them

Lithium-ion Batteries Charge Fast and Perform Better with a New Discovery

04.16.2019 19:28 PM

Researchers established the reason for battery’s instability and also a way to combat it With recent research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute published in Nature Communications, it is now possible to create a lithium-ion battery that can charge in a matter of minutes and still operate at a high capacity.

Scientists Created the First Cell Computer with More Than One Core Processor

04.16.2019 10:16 AM

A biological dual-core processor similar to those in the digital world One of the primary objectives of synthetic biology is how to control gene expression through gene switches based on a model borrowed from the digital world.

Experts Warn the Public About Sharing Personal Information on Social Media

04.16.2019 10:13 AM

Think twice before sharing your personal information online, expert advises An expert on cybersecurity has warned social media users of fake pages that ask them to share their personal information.

The First Chair Made by Artificial Intelligence Debuts in Milan’s Design Week

04.16.2019 10:04 AM

A team of designers was tasked to design a chair that would comfortably sit a person while demanding the least possible amount of materials in production.

Google’s Location Tracker Helped Police Track Down Potential Suspects

04.16.2019 10:00 AM

US police officials used Google’s location tracker from criminal investigations A Google that automatically logs information that is provided by the advertising and search giant's mobile applications is located in Sensorvault.

Electric Vehicle Adoption Improves Air Quality And Climate Outlook

04.15.2019 14:31 PM

Ozone pollution reduced even when electricity is produced by combustion sources EVANSTON, Ill. -- If you have ever wondered how much electric vehicle (EV) adoption actually matters for the environment, a new study provides evidence that making this switch would improve overall air quality and lower carbon emissions.