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Detecting Kidney Failure Before It Kills
Scientists have developed a probe that can rapidly detect reactive oxygen species, an early indicator of acute kidney failure.
Inside The Neighborhood Of Alzheimer’s Disease Proteins
A previously unrecognized form of chemical bonding could explain why amyloid beta proteins clump up to cause Alzheimer’s disease.
The Good Kind Of Brain Drain
Vessels at the base of the skull are important for draining waste from the brain and could be involved in age-related neurodegeneration, study says.
Latest Funding Round Brings Halodoc Close To US$100 Million
Halodoc, an online healthcare platform in Indonesia, has secured close to US$100 million in funding from investors such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Quantum Mechanics ‘Locks’ Heat In Place
Scientists in Singapore have discovered how to ‘lock’ heat in place using two rotating metal rings.
Wiring An Artificial Brain To Help Robots ‘Feel’ (VIDEO)
This artificial nervous system can help robots detect sensations 1,000 times faster than human beings.
Low Energy, High Security Sensors You Can Wear
Researchers have used metamaterials to create smart textiles that can connect multiple wearable devices more securely.
Stretching The Functional Range Of Sticky Tape
Researchers have developed a sticky tape that remains functional at temperatures ranging from -321°F to 1,832°F.
Nobuhiro Takahashi Wins 2019 Yngve Ericsson Prize
Takahashi is the first Asian researcher to receive the Yngve Ericsson Prize for preventive odontology.