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NASA will send nuclear rockets to the Moon and Mars

articles | Oct 07, 2019 | Science & Education | 181

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

news | Sep 27, 2019 | Science & Education | 110

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

articles | Sep 27, 2019 | Science & Education | 368

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

news | Sep 25, 2019 | Science & Education | 132

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

news | Sep 17, 2019 | Science & Education | 115

Two mutations in sperm donor’s genes have caused autism in at least 12 children.

Brain2Char algorithm turns brain activity into text

news | Sep 16, 2019 | Science & Education | 199

The technology works even if the user is saying words in their head.

When will humanity switch to eating artificial meat?

articles | Sep 16, 2019 | Science & Education | 473

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

news | Sep 13, 2019 | Science & Education | 111

The material is made from multiple carbon nanotubes on an aluminium foil base.

New medication will treat polycystic kidney disease

news | Sep 13, 2019 | Science & Education | 146

Until recently, a kidney transplant was the only option for patients diagnosed with PKD.

Gene therapy transforms glial cells into functioning neurons

news | Sep 12, 2019 | Science & Education | 114

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.

Russian astronomer discovers first interstellar comet

news | Sep 12, 2019 | Science & Education | 271

This is the second known space object outside our galaxy, following the ‘Oumouamoua comet.

The Pacific fauna is threatened by a thermal anomaly

news | Sep 11, 2019 | Science & Education | 96

The temperature rise is beneficial for algae, which are poisonous to the local animals.

Scientists create synthetic leaves for production of medicines

news | Sep 10, 2019 | Science & Education | 132

Synthetic leaves are created using special light-transmitting materials. Solar energy serves as a catalyst for chemical reactions that transform the liquid contained in the leaves into various useful substances.

Coffee offers benefit of preventing gallstone formation

news | Sep 06, 2019 | Science & Education | 82

It turned out that increased coffee consumption significantly reduces the risk of developing cholelithiasis, or gallstone disease.

NASA partners with ESA for development of joint asteroid redirection program

news | Sep 05, 2019 | Science & Education | 113

The agencies will adjust the trajectories of space objects that are likely to collide with the Earth.

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6 of the most fascinating discoveries about the human brain

articles | Jun 30, 2022 | Med & Bio | 11

Despite the advances in science and the giant leap it has made over the past thirty years, the brain is still one of the most mysterious organs in the human body.