This Prosthetic Limb Actually Attaches to the Wearer’s Nerves
A prosthetic arm that connects directly to the nervous system gives the user fine control over the motions of individual fingers—just by thinking and trying to move......»»
Investment in innovation benefits both investor and startup
Wistron attaches great importance to innovation, both within the company and outside of it, according Eric Wu, vice president of Wistron's CVC Office. Since 2010, Wistron has participated in startup activities and investments including Garage+, AppWo.....»»
New Sensor Tells You How Well Your Mask Is Working
FaceBit tracks a face covering’s fit and wear time, as well as its wearer’s vital signs -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Making an object invisible under fluid flow
The invisibility cloak is an artifact that can make the wearer transparent, rendering it undetectable to observers outside. Perhaps, one of the most well-known examples is the invisibility cloak possessed by Harry Potter who used it to great the succ.....»»
Fingerprint patterns are linked to limb development genes
In the most comprehensive analysis to date, researchers found that the shapes of fingerprints—whether they are circular, wavy, or winding—are influenced by the genes responsible for limb development instead of skin patterning. The study, presente.....»»
This active M.2 cooler will help keep PCIe Gen 4 / Gen 5 SSD temps down
ITHome reports that the M.2 cooler, which attaches directly to a drive, comes with an integrated aluminum heatsink and fan, offering speeds of 3,000RPM and a maximum air volume of 4.81CFM. It’ll certainly be noticeable through your case’s tempere.....»»
A pathway emerges: Biologists describe structure and function of a heme transport and assembly machine
Researchers described for the first time the structure of a bifunctional protein, called CcsBA, that transports heme and attaches it to cytochromes. The study captured two conformational states of CcsBA, a bacterial and chloroplast protein, allowing.....»»
Anti-5G “quantum pendants” are radioactive
Dutch authority for nuclear safety issues warning, bans 10 scammy "negative ion" products. Enlarge / This "quantum pendant" purports to protect the wearer from 5G signals. The anti-5G hysteria is a groundless conspiracy theory, but the.....»»
Sandra Bullock and Kelly Clarkson can"t stop laughing in messy interview
Sandra Bullock sat down with Kelly Clarkson for a very messy interview on Thursday, during which both were simply unable to stop laughing. The uncontrollable giggles were partly due to nerves, as both guest and host are apparently admirers of each ot.....»»
Razer’s RGB smartphone cooler attaches to iPhones with MagSafe
Includes an adjustable fan and Peltier tile and works with iPhone and Android. Enlarge / Razer Phone Cooler Chroma. (credit: Razer) PC gamers know about heat. When you're in the middle of an intense in-game battle, the last.....»»
Bionic Hand Gives Amputees Sense of Touch
On a visit to Pakistan with his parents, 7-year-old Aadeel Akhtar met a girl his age who was missing her right leg. That was the first time he had met a person with a limb difference. The girl's family could not afford the cost of getting her a pr.....»»
Star of "Dolphin Tale" movies falls ill at Florida aquarium
The prosthetic-tailed dolphin that starred in the "Dolphin Tale" movies may be fighting a gastrointestinal infection, officials said......»»
Neutrons take a deep dive into water networks surrounding DNA
Water plays several important roles within the human body, even affecting the DNA in our cells. The entire surface of a DNA double helix is coated in layers of water molecules. This sheath of water attaches to the genetic material through hydrogen bo.....»»
Apple working on car crash detection feature that"ll automatically dial 911
Apple is no stranger to using sensors in this manner. A couple of years back, the company rolled out a fall detection feature for its smartwatch designed to detect if its wearer has fallen and alert first responders if the wearer doesn’t respond to.....»»
Researchers bypass optic nerve, deliver images directly to blind woman"s brain
Berna Gomez's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with toxic optic neuropathy at age 42. The rapidly progressing disease deteriorated the Spanish science teacher's optic nerves and rendered her blind in a matter of days. Thanks to res.....»»
Apple’s smart glasses could feature futuristic projection tech
Apple could one day release a pair of smart glasses that projects images directly onto the wearer’s retina, according to a recently granted patent......»»
Aided by stem cells, a lizard regenerates a perfect tail for the first time in 250 million years
Lizards can regrow severed tails, making them the closest relative to humans that can regenerate a lost appendage. But in lieu of the original tail that includes a spinal column and nerves, the replacement structure is an imperfect cartilage tube. No.....»»
Gene linked to evolution of limb development identified
University of Kentucky College of Medicine researchers were part of a new study that gives insight into how limb development evolved in vertebrates......»»
Spanish volcano still packs a punch 5 days after eruption
A volcano in Spain's Canary Islands kept nerves on edge Friday for a fifth day since it erupted, producing loud explosions, a huge ash cloud and cracking open a new fissure that spewed out more fiery molten rock......»»
Modeling how COVID attaches itself to human cells
Rochester Institute of Technology scientists have uncovered new information about the way coronavirus and several of its variants attach to human cells. A study recently published in the Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics reveals the find.....»»
The road to a cheaper prosthetic hand
Alt-Bionics made waves back in late 2019 when the brand new startup competed at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Tech Symposium. The company finished second to 3BM’s infrared paint-curing system, but Alt went on to capture national and.....»»