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AdvertisementToxic Hormone Found in Baby Socks
A recent study conducted in Spain has found the presence of the dangerous hormone Bisphenol A (BPA) in baby socks. BPA is known to disrupt
Mind-Computer Interface Controls Wheelchair
A new brain-computer interface (BCI) has been developed that allows individuals to control a wheelchair using their thoughts. The BCI system aims to provide independent
New Record Field Strength for Cuprate Superconductor Magnet
Florida State University scientists have set a new record for the strongest stable magnetic field with a hybrid magnet made of a high-temperature superconductor and
Fuel from Plastic Waste: Activated Carbon
Scientists at Washington State University have developed a new method of producing kerosene and diesel from plastic waste. The plastic is first ground into rice-sized
Russian Scientist Continues Gene Experiments on Babies
A Russian scientist has announced his intention to conduct experiments on embryos using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing tool, despite the known health risks. The Chinese scientist
Tropical Monsoon and Floods Intensified by Climate Change
The monsoon season is a crucial source of water for tropical regions, but it is also responsible for frequent and severe flooding. Climate change has
Brain Drain of Highly Skilled Workers
The shortage of skilled workers and the emigration of highly qualified professionals is becoming a significant economic problem in many countries. Researchers have recently examined
Food freshness on smartphones
A new breakthrough in solar technology has been achieved by scientists at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa). They have developed
New method arranges atoms with electron beam
A new method for manipulating the position of individual atoms has been developed by scientists at the University of Vienna and the Massachusetts Institute of
Cancer: Top Cause of Death
Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in industrialized countries, and experts predict a similar trend in poorer countries in the