Nearly 9 pc of hemisphere’s mammals unlikely to escape climate change

Washington,  Scientists have for the past decade outlined new areas suitable for mammals likely to be displaced as climate change first makes their current habitat inhospitable, then unlivable. But a new study has revealed that a safe haven [...]

Soon, light-powered bionic eye that helps restore vision

London,  Scientists have developed a retinal implant or bionic eye, which is powered by light and may help visually impaired to see. Implants presently used in patients are required to be powered by a battery. The new device invented by scientists [...]

Online dating site launches events to bring singles together offline

London,  Online dating was apparently supposed to be the way most people would find love in the future but now one of the largest dating websites in the world is set to go offline. For the first time, American-founded dating service ”Match.com” [...]

`Emotional` robotic buttocks can tense, twitch and respond to touch

London,  A Japanese scientist has come up with a realistic pair of robotic buttocks, which exhibits some of the most realistic demonstrations of human emotions yet – all portrayed through the clenching or relaxing of a backside cheek. There [...]

Soon, car that may put drivers to sleep

Sydney :  A leading automobile luxury brand is developing a car that will use aromatherapy and soft music to encourage drivers to take a power nap. Initially the system was developed with long-haul truck drivers in mind, but the company has [...]

Now, `smart` under-uniform protective vest with built-in A/C

Washington :   A new «smart» protective vest with a built-in A/C could keep wearers, for example police personnel, cool during warm summer days. The ballistic vest to be worn under the uniform shirt is cooled by a water-filled Coolpad and [...]

Graphene and carbon nanotubes can lead to faster computers and better phones

Washington :   Graphene and carbon nanotubes could improve the electronics used in computers and mobile phones, says a researcher from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Carbon nanotubes and graphene are both made up of carbon and have unique [...]

Brain circuitry different for women with anorexia and obesity

Washington :  Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine may answer why some women become anorexic and others obese. They found that reward circuits in the brain are sensitized in anorexic women and desensitized in obese women. The [...]

Mutation behind rare genetic disorder identified

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Scientists have finally identified the genetic cause of a birth defect known as Hamamy syndrome. The discovery made by scientists at A*STAR’s Institute of Medical Biology (IMB), in collaboration with doctors and scientists [...]

Why painkillers don”t always work

Washington :  A new discovery by University of Leeds researchers could explain the current failings in the drug development process for painkillers and may offer opportunities for a new approach. A team, led by Dr Nikita Gamper of the University’s [...]

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