This Incubator Grows Babies Outside the Womb
Surrogacy is on the rise. More and more women are choosing not to carry their own babies for fear of hurting their careers or ruining their bodies. An artificial womb can help to avoid having…
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Graphene-Fed Spiders Spin One of the Strongest Materials on Earth
Researchers at University of Trento in Italy have found a novel way to increase the overall strength of spider silk. Scientists have developed a synthetic version of spider silk, which is about five times stronger than normal,…
Energy Harvesting Fabric Generates Electricity
Scientists have discovered a radical new way to create electricity from fabric. Soon, your pants could be charging your smartphone while you wear them. An international team of scientists from The University of Texas at…
NASA Plans to Save Earth From Supervolcano by Puncturing It
According to scientists at NASA, one of the greatest natural threats to human civilization is a supervolcanic eruption. The resulting ash clouds could starve the Earth of sunlight, resulting in the collapse of global agricultural…
Porsche’s New $18K Carbon Fiber Wheels
In the world of automotive design, carbon fiber has played a major role in reducing vehicle weight. Wheels using carbon fiber in their construction have been around for a while, but until now these wheels…
DIY Enthusiasts are Building Versions of Tesla’s Powerwall From Laptop Batteries
Tesla’s wall-mounted battery system, known as Powerwall, is a smart residential energy storage appliance that offers homeowners the ability to store electricity and use it when the power goes out. But a $5,500 price tag…
These Ultra-Thin and Flexible Solar Panels Can Stick to Any Surface Like Wallpaper
Traditional solar panels are bulky and fragile. They are made from materials like glass, silicon wafers and aluminum that are expensive and difficult to install. But just imagine an ultra-thin, flexible, and affordable solar panel that…
From Clear to Opaque, Smart Window Will Change Transparency at the Click of a Button
In the future, you will not need curtains or blinds for your windows! Researchers at Stanford University have developed a type of “smart window” that will transform from transparent to opaque with just a touch…
An Ingredient in Royal Jelly Found to Have Miraculous Wound-Healing Properties
For thousands of years, honey has long been known for its antiseptic wound-healing properties. Royal jelly, its lesser-known cousin, is also known for its significant benefits in healing wounds. Royal jelly is a milky substance secreted…
Teenager’s Smartphone Eye Test App Helps Prevent Blindness
Diabetic eye disease, also known as diabetic retinopathy (DR), is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss for people aged 20 to 74 years. In this medical condition, blood vessels are progressively damaged in the retina. But…
