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Facebook develops neural interfaces for people with motor neuron disease

Facebook develops neural interfaces for people with motor neuron disease

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In the past, Mark Zuckerberg was skeptical about implanted devices, but he has recently started changing his attitude towards these technologies.
Inventors of lithium-ion batteries win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Inventors of lithium-ion batteries win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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Lithium-ion battery technology, developed back in 1970-1980, has given a powerful impetus to mobile devices and electric vehicles progress.
Aleph Farms grows meat on ISS for the first time

Aleph Farms grows meat on ISS for the first time

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In order to print a small fragment of muscle tissue, the experimenters placed cells in the artificial microgravity conditions.
Chernobyl’s Reactor Control Room Is Now Open to Tourists

Chernobyl’s Reactor Control Room Is Now Open to Tourists

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The radiation level at the facility is still high, therefore, visitors have to wear special hazmat suits to protect themselves from radiation and undergo a test to determine their exposure to radioactive compounds following the visit.
Nobel Prize in Medicine for research in oxygen deficiency adaptation

Nobel Prize in Medicine for research in oxygen deficiency adaptation

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Three biologists from the United Kingdom and the United States got the award.
NASA will send nuclear rockets to the Moon and Mars

NASA will send nuclear rockets to the Moon and Mars

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The first nuclear space engine technologies were developed back in the 1960s, but the demand for them has only recently experienced a resurgence.
The Shapeshifter Transformer Robot to investigate Titan

The Shapeshifter Transformer Robot to investigate Titan

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To explore the challenging terrain of distant planets, scientists will need a very reliable assistant and Shapeshifter robot, with its unusual design, will become one of them.
Neural interfaces - the art of reading minds

Neural interfaces - the art of reading minds

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Computers are often compared with the brain. Recently, these biological and mechanical systems have become connected. What opportunities does this technology provide and what challenges does it pose to humanity?
Heat-to-electricity conversion technology is created

Heat-to-electricity conversion technology is created

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The Ohio State University has developed a unique way to convert heat into electricity. And the energy source can be almost anything from car exhaust to heat produced by industrial plants.
A Case of Hereditary Transmission of Autism Recorded

A Case of Hereditary Transmission of Autism Recorded

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Two mutations in sperm donor’s genes have caused autism in at least 12 children.
Brain2Char algorithm turns brain activity into text

Brain2Char algorithm turns brain activity into text

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The technology works even if the user is saying words in their head.
When will humanity switch to eating artificial meat?

When will humanity switch to eating artificial meat?

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Artificial meat grown in laboratories is becoming more and more like the original product. It will probably be only a few years until we switch to an artificial diet.
Scientists create the darkest-ever material

Scientists create the darkest-ever material

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The material is made from multiple carbon nanotubes on an aluminium foil base.
New medication will treat polycystic kidney disease

New medication will treat polycystic kidney disease

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Until recently, a kidney transplant was the only option for patients diagnosed with PKD.
Gene therapy transforms glial cells into functioning neurons 

Gene therapy transforms glial cells into functioning neurons 

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The authors of the study believe that in the future the method will contribute to the effective recovery of victims of strokes and neurodegenerative diseases.
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