Art May Be in the Body of the Beholder
A study suggests a complex interplay between bodily feeling, emotion and art.....»»
Eggs from men, sperm from women: How stem cell science may change how we reproduce
It may soon be possible to coax human skin cells into becoming functional eggs and sperm using a technique known as "in vitro gametogenesis." This involves the creation (genesis) of eggs and sperm (gametes) outside the human body (in vitro)......»»
New chemical method advances toward targeted RNA medicine
Targeted drugs aim to pinpoint the exact location in the body where diseased tissue is located and where the medicine is required. The manifold benefits of administering a targeted drug include heightened efficacy, as the drug is meticulously designe.....»»
Research finds police bodycams more important than race, gender in public"s assessment of use-of-force cases
Police body-worn cameras (BWCs) are the most important tool to provide an accurate and honest assessment of encounters between law enforcement and civilians, according to a new study co-written by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public policy r.....»»
Deep into the Kuiper Belt, New Horizons is still doing science
Designed to study Pluto, the spacecraft’s instruments are being repurposed. Enlarge / Artist's impression of the New Horizons spacecraft at Arrokoth. This astronomical body is the most distant object visited by human spacecraft.....»»
Scientists find that senescence can accelerate evolution
The mystery of aging has fascinated people for millennia, with many willing to do anything to halt or reverse this process, because aging is typically associated with gradual deterioration of most body functions. While senescence is a natural part of.....»»
Catalyst makes drugs inside the body to minimize side effects
A highly active catalyst capable of synthesizing drug molecules within the body has been developed by RIKEN chemists. In mice, an anticancer drug assembled near tumors using the injected catalyst suppressed tumor growth......»»
Reassessing what we can expect from peptides in disease detection
Based on blood tests, it is possible to detect rare genetic diseases, recognize cancer, or determine the inflammation level in the body. Moreover, due to the rapid development of medical diagnostics based on biofluid analysis, many efforts are being.....»»
Scientists investigate Socorro Magma Body to enhance volcanic understanding
Although volcanoes have been extensively studied, unraveling the mysteries of the underlying magma transport proves to be a challenging pursuit. Grant Block, a graduate student in The University of New Mexico's Department of Physics & Astronomy, rece.....»»
Traffic exhaust could increase blood pressure, study finds
Even brief exposure to highway pollution could cause significant increases in blood pressure, a new study from the University of Washington has found, adding to a growing body of work correlating vehicle exhaust with negative health outcomes......»»
Best Sony camera deals: Mirrorless camera bodies and lenses
Looking for a new Sony camera? We've picked out all the best Sony camera deals so you can save big on a new camera body, as well as great camera lens deals.....»»
10 best Buffy the Vampire Slayer episodes, ranked
DT ventures into the Hellmouth and picks the 10 best Buffy the Vampire Slayer episodes ever. And yes, The Body is on the list ... but it's not our top pick......»»
Study identifies a key protein in blood vessel growth
Blood vessels are responsible for the appropriate and efficient delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the whole body. To do so, they must grow and branch to reach every cell in a process called angiogenesis. The precise regulation of the sprouting and.....»»
HTC just fixed a major shortcoming of standalone VR headsets
HTC Vive announced new full-body trackers to animate your VRChat avatar and help sports trainers and game developers track movement......»»
HTC Vive Ultimate Trackers eliminate base stations for standalone VR
HTC Vive announced new full-body trackers to animate your VRChat avatar and help sports trainers and game developers track movement......»»
Study finds no “smoking gun” for mental health issues due to Internet usage
“The best data... suggests that there is not a global link between these factors." Enlarge / The report contrasts with a growing body of research in recent years that has connected the beginning of the smartphone era with grow.....»»
Networking nano-biosensors for wireless communication in the blood
Biological computing machines, such as micro and nano-implants that can collect important information inside the human body, are transforming medicine. Yet, networking them for communication has proven challenging. Now, a global team, including EPFL.....»»
Scientists discover a new stress response pathway for repairing RNA-protein crosslinks caused by toxic aldehydes
The research team of Professor Petra Beli and their collaborators have discovered that aldehydes, a type of toxic chemical produced by the body after drinking alcohol, damage cells by creating chemical crosslinks between RNA and proteins, thereby int.....»»
Lucid targets popular niche with Gravity crossover
The startup's slow-selling Air sedan launched with a six-figure price tag and a limited audience. Next year, Lucid will try again with a popular body style and an $80,000 starting price......»»
Porous platinum matrix shows promise as a new actuator material
Actuators are common machine components that convert energy into movement, like the muscles in the human body, vibrators in mobile phones or electric motors. Ideal actuator materials need good electrochemical properties to repeatedly conduct electric.....»»
FCC images show Apple Watch Ultra prototype with black ceramic back
The Apple Watch Ultra’s design differs from traditional Apple Watch models. In addition to the titanium body, there’s the flat glass covering the display, reinforced buttons, and a gray ceramic back to match the titanium finish. However, changing.....»»