Combining a biological heart and a silicone robotic pump, researchers created a biorobotic heart that beats like a real one, with a focus on a valve on the left side of the heart. The heart valve simulator can mimic the structure, function, and motion of a healthy or diseased heart, allowing surgeons and researchers to …

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Taking a standard multivitamin supplement appears to reduce cognitive decline that happens with ageing ​Taking a standard multivitamin supplement appears to reduce cognitive decline that happens with ageing Taking a standard multivitamin supplement appears to reduce cognitive decline that happens with ageing 

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other institutions have harnessed a combination of lab-grown cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle.The study, published in Circulation, addresses major challenges of using heart muscle cells… ​Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other institutions have harnessed a combination of lab-grown cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle.The study, …

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Just like the land and the ocean, the atmosphere is marred by a variety of pollutants. In recent years, a new form has been identified: micron-size microplastic debris that can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents.The debris’… ​Just like the land and the ocean, the atmosphere is marred by a variety …

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The innovative green project 100% Fish is repurposing fish waste products to make everything from leather and skin grafts to collagen, finds Graham Lawton ​The innovative green project 100% Fish is repurposing fish waste products to make everything from leather and skin grafts to collagen, finds Graham Lawton The innovative green project 100% Fish is repurposing …

How an Icelandic scheme aims to use fish entirely and eliminate waste Read More »

A large formation near the equator of Mars is now thought to be made of water ice, which could indicate that the Martian climate went through huge temperature swings in the past ​A large formation near the equator of Mars is now thought to be made of water ice, which could indicate that the Martian …

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Engineers suggest a way to fit more transistors on a chip by seamlessly implementing 3D integration with 2D materials. ​Engineers suggest a way to fit more transistors on a chip by seamlessly implementing 3D integration with 2D materials. Engineers suggest a way to fit more transistors on a chip by seamlessly implementing 3D integration with 2D …

Integrating dimensions to get more out of Moore’s Law and advance electronics Read More »

Engineers have built a new AI that shatters a long-held belief in forensics — that fingerprints from different fingers of the same person are unique. It turns out they are similar, only we’ve been comparing fingerprints the wrong way! ​Engineers have built a new AI that shatters a long-held belief in forensics — that fingerprints …

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Scientists have known about a particular organelle in plant cells for over a century. However, scientists have only now discovered that organelle’s key role in aging. ​Scientists have known about a particular organelle in plant cells for over a century. However, scientists have only now discovered that organelle’s key role in aging. Scientists have known about …

Nearly dead plants brought back to life: Keys to aging hidden in the leaves Read More »