The adoption of biodegradable plastic was supposed to be the ultimate solution for the global plastic disposal problem and was heavily advertised as well. But the compostable items we use on a daily basis such as single-use utensils, lids, cups, and bags do not get decomposed so easily. Moreover, these remnants contaminate the surrounding plastic waste as well. This has been considered as one of the major problems being faced by recyclers. The majority of the biodegradable or compostable plast
Science fiction movies have always showcased a prime model of autonomous engineered machinery coupled with artificial intelligence. Mostly, the fictional villains assigned in these movies, such as Cylons from the Battlestar Galactica, have been teemed with numerous mechanically engineered devices. However, the real question is whether these tech-loaded bodies can be beneficial in real-life scenarios as well.
This thought-provoking question has urged the researchers from the Penn State and U.
A team of researchers at the Trabolsi Research Group, NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has developed a radical technology that can significantly transform and enhance the health of several patients suffering from diabetes. The scientists have effectively developed an oral system to deliver insulin in patients, which could not only replace the conventional insulin approach but also eradicate the long-term side effects of using syringes.
The researchers employed multiple layers of nanosheets to safely de
Artificial Intelligence is one of the leading technologies that are being employed in multifarious sectors. With the rapid advancement in technology across the globe, several studies focus on upgrading the systems involved in AI. At present, researchers have been planning to decode how a brain accumulates knowledge and how that information can be replicated using advanced Artificial Intelligence systems. The most recent attempt to reinforce the technology involves the usage of silicon-based mi
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new method of sprucing up production of new anti-biotic or anti-parasitic compounds that are often hidden in the genomes of actinobacteria. The source of organism of life are found in actinomycin and streptomycin are often known to aid other untapped chemical rich minefield. The researchers were looking to overcome a decade long problem that deals with production of countless antibiotics, antifungals, and antiparasitic compounds that a
A new study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center concluded that the proportion of gun violence or other forms of relative content stands in parallel to trends in actual gun homicides. Firearm injuries or death are a major concern for the citizens of many countries across the globe, however, no country has been more plagued by the violence than the United States. Previous hypothesis regarding the subject suggested that depiction of gun violence in popular s
Earthquakes can cause massive damage to infrastructure, especially nuclear reactors which can cause immeasurable harm. That is why most nuclear plants are fitted with a proactive system which shuts off the functioning of the plant when it detects any form of external danger. Nowadays, reactors are fitted in terms of safety, sustainability, and efficient working. Researchers at the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas AM University have been studying the fourth generation nuclear reactors
A study was carried out by the scientists from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), in which they tested the urine samples of patients consuming cannabis for medicinal purposes. Through this basic research, the scientists noticed that the amount of CBD or THC present in the cannabis is different from that of what is mentioned by the manufacturers or distributors of cannabis. The study was published in the scientific research journal JAMA Network Open. To be precise, the medical cannabis p
Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have recently carried out a vital study that leads to the enhanced absorption of anticancer drugs by the tumor cells. This would help in significantly boosting the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment. The results of this study are published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology. The key challenge being faced by medical professionals in treating the tumor is to deliver the desired dosage of anticancer drugs to the affected tissues in th
A team of bio-engineers from the University of Pittsburg Rehab Neural Engineering Labs have researched into detecting the aftereffects of brain simulation reacting to tactile sensation emulated from a receiver that works on a brain-controlled robotic implant. The experiment concluded with complimentary vision aids and artificial tactile perception decreases the time spent grasping and transferring objects from within a median of 20.9 seconds reduced to a mere 10.2 second. Day-to-day tasks are
