Harvard University physicists have unveiled this week a toenail-sized robot stingray that can swim through water with help from solar propulsion. The ray was bioengineered from rat heart cells and could help medical researchers develop better artificial organs. Just like its natural counterpart the robot ray can flap its fins to move through water, but the fins are put in motion by light pulses … [Read more...]
Electric Scalp, Brain Stimulation Can Trigger Lucid Dreams – Study
A potential way of inducing lucid dreaming in sleepers has been unraveled by the scientists. According to a study it can be done by applying mild electrical currents to their scalps. Lucid dreaming is the process in which a sleeper recognizes they are dreaming i.e. they may even be able to control their dream's plot and manipulate their behavior. "The key finding is that you can, … [Read more...]
Scientists blame neonicotinoids insecticides for mysterious disappearance of honeybees
All of us must have witnessed the mysterious vanishing of honeybees from their hives. The scientists from the Harvard University have found the reason behind the serious issue. The researchers have blamed the increased usage of insecticides for the issue. The use of two neonicotinoids led to the death of half the colonies of bees, researchers showed. However, those bees who were in the … [Read more...]
University of Chicago among Six Centers Sharing $540 Million for Cancer Study
CHICAGO — The cancer researchers at the University of Chicago are presented with $90 million as a work aid. The donation was announced at the Ludwig Center on Monday. It's part of a $540 million contribution from Ludwig Cancer Research to six institutions. Monday's gift append to the foundation established in 2006 to create the Ludwig Centers at each institution, bringing Ludwig's total funding … [Read more...]
