Restoring touch in nerves damaged by injury
Tel Aviv University's new and groundbreaking technology inspires hope among people who have lost their sense of touch in the nerves of a limb following amputation or injury. The technology involves a tiny sensor that is implanted in the nerve of the.....»»
Counteracting bone and muscle loss in microgravity
In microgravity, without the continuous load of Earth's gravity, the tissues that make up bones reshape themselves. Bone cells readjust their behaviors—the cells that build new bone slow down, while the cells that break down old or damaged bone tis.....»»
Galaxy S21’s Android 14 and One UI 6 Update is Here
For Galaxy S21 owners, it wouldn’t be unnatural for you to feel a touch of jealously after seeing the Galaxy S22 series receive the big update to Android 14 and One UI 6 a couple of weeks ago while you sat here wondering when your time would co.....»»
Two methods for demonstrating how photolyase isolates use light to repair damaged DNA
Two teams of bio-researchers have developed similar processes for demonstrating how photolyase isolates use light to repair damaged DNA. In their papers, both published in the journal Science, the two groups outline their stop-motion-animation-type p.....»»
New bottlenose dolphin sense discovered: Research suggests they can feel weak electric fields
Born tail first, bottlenose dolphin calves emerge equipped with two slender rows of whiskers along their beak-like snouts—much like the touch-sensitive whiskers of seals. But the whiskers fall out soon after birth, leaving the youngster with a seri.....»»
After 50 years, US to return to moon on January 25
More than 50 years after the last Apollo mission, the United States will try once again to land a craft on the moon on January 25, said the head of what could be the first private company to successfully touch down on the lunar surface......»»
How to Fix iPhone XR Battery Drain
If your iPhone XR battery starts draining rapidly there are a few things to try before you get in touch with Apple customer support. Many iPhone XR users are getting a full day of use out of their smartphone, but others are running into abnormal batt.....»»
Reprogramming tissue mechanically to promote wound healing
Researchers at PSI and ETH Zurich have taken connective tissue cells that have been mechanically reprogrammed to resemble stem cells and transplanted them into damaged skin. In their laboratory experiment, they were able to show that this can promote.....»»
Researchers develop coating process for fabrics that kills or inhibits growth of pathogens
Countless times a day, patients, visitors and medical staff in hospitals touch surfaces of all kinds. Door handles, railings or elevator buttons can serve as transport vehicles for pathogens such as hospital germs or viruses. Smooth surfaces are comp.....»»
This tiny spinal stimulator could someday have a big impact on paralysis
A Johns Hopkins materials scientist and a team of collaborators have developed a tiny device that may hold promise for restoring mobility to those with lower limb paralysis, a condition affecting approximately 1.4 million Americans......»»
Enhancing the immunosuppressive properties of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have great potential for the treatment of various immune diseases due to their unique immunomodulatory properties. However, MSCs exposed to the harsh inflammatory environment of damaged tissue after intravenous transplan.....»»
Windows Hello fingerprint security tests failed on top three laptops
While Windows laptop users like to think they have their own version of Touch ID, it appears not to offer the same level of security. The Windows Hello fingerprint authentication system on the top three laptops to use it has been put to the test by s.....»»
How local communities in Indonesia"s Gili islands are restoring coral ecosystems amid rising sea temperatures
This article is the second part of an in-depth science-based reporting series, supported by the Environmental Reporting from Asia-Pacific Island Countries grant by Internews' Earth Journalism Network......»»
Microautophagy is essential for preventing aging, finds lysosomes study
To age or not to age? How does aging affect organisms on a cellular level? What mechanisms help cells survive self-inflicted or external harm? It is known that lysosomes—critically important cellular structures—are crucial for digesting damaged c.....»»
When Will Apple Release iOS 17.1.2 for iPhone?
Apple’s reportedly prepping a new iOS 17.1.2 update for iPhone and the software should touch down in the near future. According to a report from MacRumors, Apple’s testing iOS 17.1.2 behind the scenes. The software has shown up in web ana.....»»
The reincarnation of totaled Teslas—in Ukraine
Cars deemed unfixable in North America are resurrected in Eastern Europe. Enlarge / This Tesla was judged too damaged to repair and sent to a junkyard. (credit: Courtesy of Max) This summer, a Vancouver car mechanic name.....»»
Researcher: Big cats eat more monkeys in a damaged tropical forest, which threatens survival of primate populations
Monkeys are not usually a popular menu item for big cats. Primates are, after all, hard to catch: living in the canopies of large trees and rarely coming down to the ground. Jaguar and puma have varied diets and will normally hunt the species that ar.....»»
NFL has nothing better to do than mistake an iPad Glove for an injury
While carrying an iPad, Cincinnati Bengals' player Joe Burrow wore a tablet glove before a game, then injured his wrist during it — and now crack NFL investigators are looking for a molehill.Joe Burrow and (inset) the video showing a mysterious dev.....»»
New study reveals the crucial role of herbivorous fishes and sea urchins in restoring Caribbean coral reefs
A new study by Dr. Lindsay Spiers (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) and Professor Thomas Frazer (College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida), published in PeerJ presents crucial findings on the feeding preferences.....»»
After General Motors ditches CarPlay, it taps Apple for UI talent
General Motors announced back in March that it was ditching CarPlay from future vehicles, in favor of its own infotainment systems. The company originally partnered with Google on this, but now seems to have decided it needs an Apple touch – by.....»»
The new Apple Watch Double Tap gesture is useful, sometimes
The new Double Tap gesture is the hero feature of the , allowing users to control their watch ‘hands-free’ without needing to touch the screen. Apple is certainly pushing the feature aggressively with a new series of ads running on social media t.....»»