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Liquid Core Fiber as Glass Fiber Alternative
A new fiber developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) can transmit data as efficiently as a glass fiber, but with some advantages
Self-replicating biorobots from frog cells
Xenobots, artificial life forms made from frog cells, can now reproduce on their own. These tiny biobots could potentially be used in the human body
Lack of Movement Endangers Child Development
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an alarming lack of physical activity worldwide. In a report on this phenomenon, pediatrician Kerstin Holze warns that the
Rapid Recovery of Tropical Forests
Tropical forests that have been cleared are recovering surprisingly quickly, according to a study by scientists at Wageningen University. The resulting secondary forests should therefore
Glowing Mask Detects COVID-19
A new mask has been developed that can detect COVID-19 infections by simply spraying it with SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from ostrich eggs. The mask contains a
Switzerland Allows 3D-Printed Gas Capsule Euthanasia
The Sarco-Pod: A New Method of Assisted Suicide The Sarco-Pod is a new method of assisted suicide that allows patients to end their lives without
Boost Vaccination with 2G Rules
The announcement of stricter COVID-19 restrictions for unvaccinated individuals in Austria has led to an increase in vaccination rates, according to a study by the
Wendelstein 7-X: Fusion Power Potential
A breakthrough in fusion energy has been achieved by scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik (IPP) in Greifswald, Germany. The Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X), an experimental
German Teens Spend 70 Hours Online
German teenagers spend more than 70 hours a week on the internet, with less than a third of that time dedicated to school, university, or
Brain Aging Stopped by Fecal Transplant
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cork has found that stool transplants from young mice can significantly improve the memory performance of older mice. The
