New Lithium Battery Will Suck up CO2 to Power Itself
World is facing a serious carbon dioxide problem today. CO2, is most harmful among the gases that trap heat and act like a blanket to warm the planet. Over the years, scientists have made efforts…
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Micro-Needles Can End Needle Phobia Via Painless Injections
For many people, the needle is only a source of fear. Needle phobia affects at least one in 10 people. But needle phobia may soon be a thing of the past! A team at the University…
Solar-Powered Yacht Can Cruise the Globe Without Refueling
Meet the masterpiece by Swiss company SolarImpact Yacht — a futuristic, solar-powered yacht with the capability to cruise the globe without needing to stop and refuel. The yacht is quick and quiet and is the…
GPS-Enabled Implants to Track Dementia Patients
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 47 million people worldwide suffer from dementia. This number will increase to 75 million by 2030. Six in 10 people with dementia will wander at some point.…
Scientists Create a Bionic Eye for the First Time
Bionic eyes have long been a staple in science fiction, but now they are well on their way to becoming a reality. In a major breakthrough, a team of researchers from the University of Minnesota…
Researchers Create Ultrathin Artificial Retina From Graphene
Graphene is no doubt a super material. Consisting of a just a single layer of carbon atoms, it’s the strongest material ever tested. It conducts heat and electricity efficiently, is nearly transparent, and is biodegradable. Now,…
Hydrogen Fuel Breakthrough to Power Cars
Hydrogen as an energy source for sustainable transport has great potential. Some of the world’s biggest car companies, including Toyota, Hyundai, and BMW are betting on hydrogen fuel as the way of the future. Hydrogen-powered…
Google’s AI Can Predict When a Hospital Patient Will Pass Away
Tech giant Google has already made inroads into nearly every aspect of people’s lives. And now, Google might even know when you’re going to die. But, ominous as it sounds, this information could end up…
The City of London Will Be Powered by 100 Percent Green Energy by October
Considering the need to take a strict action against climate change and with the intention to place London as one of the world’s leading environmentally friendly cities, London’s historic “Square Mile” district has announced plans…
Experimental Fusion Reactor Reaches Temperature of the Sun
Researchers from Tokomak Energy in the U.K. are claiming a new milestone in thermonuclear fusion. They were able to achieve plasma temperatures in a fusion reactor, known as the ST40 device, hotter than the sun’s…
