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Aleph Farms grows meat on ISS for the first time

news | Oct 08, 2019 | Science & Education | 616

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

news | Oct 07, 2019 | Science & Education | 358

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

news | Oct 07, 2019 | Science & Education | 159

Three biologists from the United Kingdom and the United States got the award.

NASA will send nuclear rockets to the Moon and Mars

articles | Oct 07, 2019 | Science & Education | 311

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 | 303

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 | 642

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 | 309

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 | 326

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 | 417

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 | 694

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 | 312

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 | 342

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 | 303

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.