An “artificial muscle” made, in part, from material designed for biodegradable grocery bags. Credit: Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems Say “hello” to the robots of the future: They’re soft…
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Early Indicators of Autism May Be Identified in Fetal Brain Scans
Summary: A study by King’s College researchers has identified a link between autism traits and isolated fetal ventriculomegaly – a common antenatal brain abnormality. Using MRI brain scans, the study…
US rideshare firm Lyft plans major staff cuts
A fresh round of layoffs announced at Lyft is intended to make the company “flatter” and save money to be used to keep drivers happy and fares competitive at the…
Stress Rapidly Increases Biological Age, but Recovery Turns Back the Clock
Summary: Stress can cause rapid and transient increases in biological age, which can be reversed upon recovery, according to a new study. Using DNA methylation clocks, researchers found that stress…
Sniffing Out the Mechanism Behind Parkinson’s Smell Loss
Summary: Up to 90% of patients report experiencing a diminished sense of smell, even prior to the onset of other symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. A new study reveals the mechanism…
A cheaper method for making woven displays and smart fabrics of any size or shape
Researchers have developed next-generation smart textiles – incorporating LEDs, sensors, energy harvesting, and storage – that can be produced inexpensively, in any shape or size, using the same machines used…
A K-/Ka-band planar shared-aperture beam-scanning array
Proposed co-polarized shared-aperture beam-scanning array antenna. Credit: Science China Press With the rapid development of modern wireless systems such as radar and communications, there is an urgent need for the…
System design and experimental results
A novel CF-mMIMO architecture. Credit: Science China Press A long-form review titled “Full-spectrum Cell-free RAN for 6G Systems: System design, and Experimental Results” was published in Science China Information Sciences.…
Recycling of garnet solid electrolytes with lithium-dendrite penetration by thermal healing
(a) Schematic diagram showing the formation and healing process for Li dendrites. (b) Cross-sectional SEM image of the pristine LLZTO pellet. (c) Cross-sectional SEM image and the corresponding EDS mapping…
