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Social Robots: Helping Isolation in Lockdown
Social robots could serve as companions for mentally vulnerable individuals during the Covid-19 lockdowns, reducing the effects of social isolation. According to a study by
Breast Cancer Turns Killer Cells into Helpers
New research has revealed that killer cells, which are usually the perfect weapon against cancer tumors and metastases, can be reprogrammed by contact with cancer
Color-changing artificial “skin” for camouflage
Volkswagen Unveils Autonomous Charging Robot for Electric Cars Volkswagen Group Components (VWGC) has announced the development of an autonomous charging robot for electric cars. The
New Mask Disinfects Airborne Coronavirus
A new type of face mask has been developed by scientists at Northwestern University that could help to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The mask
Early Spring Intensifies Climate Change
The consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. Recent findings suggest that the early arrival of spring and rising temperatures are having negative effects
Brain Implant Creates Direct Images
Scientists have successfully implanted a chip into the brains of monkeys that generates images in the visual cortex. This technology could potentially restore basic vision
Blind Mouse Regains Sight through Nerve Cell Reprogramming
A groundbreaking new treatment has successfully reversed blindness in mice by resetting their epigenetic clock. The Harvard Medical School team, led by David Sinclair, used
New Gum Detects Gum Disease
A new type of chewing gum has been developed by scientists at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) that can detect diseases in the mouth. The gum contains
Mortality Rates Drop in Europe
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, mortality rates in many regions of Europe have decreased in 2020. However, some areas have experienced high excess mortality. Excess
Reverse Aging with Oxygen Therapy
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Shamir Medical Center in Israel have discovered that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) can reverse
