Science & Technology
Wrist-mounted camera captures entire body in 3D
Using a miniature camera and a customized deep neural network, researchers have developed a novel wristband that tracks the entire body posture in 3D.
Tropical cyclones act as ‘massive heat pumps’ that fuel extreme heat
Extreme heat often follows tropical cyclones, which can complicate disaster recovery even further, researchers have found.
Stem cells used to generate mini brains of the last male Sumatran rhino
Researchers generated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and cerebral organoids from the last male Malaysian Sumatran rhino, according to a new study. The organoids could contribute to knowledge about the evolutionary progression of brain developme…
COVID testing programs may increase risky behavior, research suggests
Based on a false sense of security, students who participated in frequent COVID-19 testing at two universities engaged in more behavior known to increase the risk of spreading the virus than they might have otherwise, according to results of surveys.
Novel atlas shows vast urban infrastructure divide between Global South and Global North
New data from an international research team adds another dimension — literally — to understanding the economic and environmental impacts of how cities are built. Using satellite mapping, researchers measured the height of built-up infrastructure in …
Why are sustainable practices often elusive?
A new study measures how spatial, temporal, cognitive, and cultural limitations affect humans’ understanding of their environments.
Protected from a form of cell death, women are more resilient to kidney disease
In the battle of the sexes, women beat men in their ability to recover from kidney injury, but the reasons are not well understood. A study provides some insights: Females, it turns out, have an advantage at the molecular level that protects them from …
New experimental treatment can stop the growth of schwannoma tumors
Schwannomas are the most common nerve sheath tumor. They can occur in anyone but are also linked to a hereditary condition known as Neurofibromatosis Type II (NF2). With an urgent need for new treatments, an international team of scientists showed that…
Ultrathin solar cells promise improved satellite performance
As low Earth orbit becomes more cluttered, it becomes increasingly necessary to use middle Earth orbits, and radiation-tolerant cell designs will be needed. Making photovoltaics thinner should increase their longevity because the charge carriers have l…
How female false widow spiders use their ‘spidey senses’ to attract mates
When it comes to spider love, female widow spiders hold the key to attracting mates, potentially adjusting their web’s attractiveness to lure males, according to new research. A study led by Simon Fraser University’s resident ‘spider man,’ PhD candidat…
Ceramics that breathe oxygen at lower temperatures help us breathe cleaner air
With the shift to electric cars a cumbersome process, improvements to exhaust gas purification in petrol or diesel cars are crucial in the fight to reduce emissions. A research group has developed a Cerium-Zirconium-based oxide that boosts the purifyin…
New quantum phase discovered for developing hybrid materials
Scientists have discovered that, in the crystalline solid Ba1-xSrxAl2O4, a highly disordered atomic arrangement is formed in the AlO4 network at chemical compositions near the structural quantum critical point, resulting in both characteristics of crys…
Hormone discovery could predict long term health of men
Researchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, that develops in men during puberty, in providing an early prediction of whether they could develop certain diseases in later life.
Violence on TV: the effects can stretch from age 3 into the teens
A new study suggests that exposure to violent screen content in the preschool years is associated with a heightened risk of psychological and academic difficulties in adolescence.