Universal Basic Income – Finnish government is considering scrapping welfare and paying everyone $10000 a year instead.

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

Finnish government is considering scrapping welfare and paying everyone $10000 a year instead. To fight poverty and boost its own economy, Finland is planning to issue a check for $876 to every citizen, every month. The concept is called basic income, and the Finnish government is getting closer to finalizing its implementation. There is no income testing, no lengthy application process, needless bureaucracy is slashed, and you can earn as much — or as little — as you like on top of this, ...

UK based ‘Cambridge Medical Robotics’ is developing a next-generation robotic system for universal minimal access surgery.

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

Cambridge Medical Robotics is developing a next-generation robotic system for universal minimal access surgery. It has developed a robot 'Versius' to perform upper GI, gynaecological, colorectal and renal surgery in cadaveric trials. The system has already demonstrated the ability to visualise and access all these surgical workspaces and to perform tissue manipulation, suturing, needle driving and electro-surgery. CMR has now built 20 proprietary robotic arms, built and tested nine different...

Dwarf trees that yield fruits and vegetables

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

Many different fruit trees grow well in containers, from familiar apples to exotic pomegranate (pictured). Dwarf fruit trees provide earlier yields in smaller spaces, and can even be grown in large containers. They bear fruit sooner than standard fruit trees, usually within two years. Dwarf fruit trees also look good, with a compact form that bears normal-sized fruit. They generally reach 2 – 2½m in height. Instead of planting a full size apple tree, you can plant 3-4 dwarf trees in the sa...

Harvard Medical School research suggests, appropriately planned vegetarian diet is good for your health

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

People become vegetarians for many reasons, including health, religious convictions, concerns about animal welfare or the use of antibiotics and hormones in livestock, or a desire to eat in a way that avoids excessive use of environmental resources. Traditionally, research into vegetarianism focused mainly on potential nutritional deficiencies, but in recent years, the pendulum has swung the other way, and studies are confirming the health benefits of meat-free eating. Nowadays, plant-based e...

‘EVELO’ electric bicycle that can ride upto 25 miles per hour

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

EVELO bikes don’t look much different from a typical bike. An electric bicycle is essentially a regular bicycle equipped with an electric motor designed to make the ride more enjoyable. It gives you an unlimited gear range controlled by the turn of a dial, and lets you change gears while you're stopped. EVELO's mid-drive system uses your bike's gears, so the motor works with you - not against you. With a top speed of 20 miles per hour and unparalleled hill-climbing ability, you'll be able to ...

University of Tokyo have developed a new analytical method that uses the rare metal tungsten to measure 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), a marker for gene expression

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new analytical method that uses the rare metal tungsten to measure 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), a marker for gene expression, one nucleotide at a time. This method holds promise of contributing to advances in epigenetics and regenerative medicine research by simplifying 5hmC detection in the genome, and accelerating the pace in which knowledge on the initialization of cell functions is accumulated. Many multicellular organisms carry o...

Michigan State University research has found that ancient Chinese remedy artemisinin stopped the ability of TB-causing bacteria

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

A centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists and used to effectively treat malaria, has been found to potentially aid in the treatment of tuberculosis and may slow the evolution of drug resistance. In a promising study led by Robert Abramovitch, a Michigan State University microbiologist and TB expert, the ancient remedy artemisinin stopped the ability of TB-causing bacteria, known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, to become dormant. This stage of the disease often makes the...

Nanoengineers at the University of California created a 3D printed multipurpose fish-shaped microrobots.

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

Nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego used an innovative 3-D printing technology they developed to manufacture multipurpose fish-shaped microrobots — called microfish — that swim around efficiently in liquids, are chemically powered by hydrogen peroxide and magnetically controlled. These proof-of-concept synthetic microfish will inspire a new generation of “smart” microrobots that have diverse capabilities such as detoxification, sensing and directed drug delivery, researchers...

‘LUKE’ arm is a modular advanced robotic prostheses with high level of dexterity and flexibility

Posted on December 31, 2016 by

"Luke Arm," whose official name is DEKA Arm System, is one of the most advanced robotic prostheses ever built. FDA approved this robotic arm for amputees after extensive research. LUKE arm is a modular prosthetic arm that is configurable for different levels of amputation including transradial, transhumeral, and shoulder disarticulation. DEKA Arm was created by famed inventor Dean Kamen and his team at DEKA Research and Development Corp., in Manchester, N.H., as part of DARPA's Revolutioni...

Columbia University Invention will soon make building material (Concrete) better and long lasting

Posted on December 31, 2016 by

Modern Building Materials The construction industry consumes more natural resources than any other industry. With increasing public awareness of the needs and demands of sustainable development and environmental conservation, no other industry is called on as much as the country's construction and building industry to evolve their practices to satisfy the needs of our current generation, without curtailing the resources of future generations to meet theirs. For example, concrete is by far the m...

‘LEVL’ measures body fat using your breath

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

LEVL is a consumer health and wellness device that will measure a molecule (acetone) in your breath using an innovative nanosensor. With the press of a button and a quick breath, LEVL will measure your fat burning state. Simply breathe into the breath pod and place the pod into the testing port. LEVL is designed to detect trace amounts of acetone in your breath when your body is burning fat. Simply breathe into LEVL. Your breath is captured and analyzed by our groundbreaking nanosensor, provi...

Human body literally glows, emitting a visible light in extremely small quantities

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

The human body literally glows, emitting a visible light in extremely small quantities at levels that rise and fall with the day. Past research has shown that the body emits visible light, 1,000 times less intense than the levels which can be seen with the naked eye. In fact, virtually all living creatures emit very weak light. To learn more about this faint visible light, scientists in Japan employed extraordinarily sensitive cameras capable of detecting single photons. Five healthy male ...

Visible Light Communication – Transmit data wirelessly using beams of light

Posted on December 30, 2016December 30, 2016 by

Visible light communication (VLC) is a data communications variant which uses visible light between 400 and 800 THz (780–375 nm). VLC is a subset of optical wireless communications technologies. The technology uses fluorescent lamps (ordinary lamps, not special communications devices) to transmit signals at 10 kbit/s, or LEDs for up to 500 Mbit/s. Low rate[vague] data transmissions at 1 and 2 kilometres (0.6 and 1.2 mi) were demonstrated. RONJA achieves full Ethernet speed (10 Mbit/s) over the ...

Movies will soon be available in virtual reality (VR) and it will allow you to watch it in 360 degree with the ability to step into the movie and be part of it not just watch it.

Posted on December 30, 2016December 31, 2016 by

First came sound, then color, then 3D—now virtual reality (VR) is lining itself up to be the next major innovation in filmmaking. Watching a movie in VR allows you to view a movie theater size screen in your living room. If the film is 360 degree you can step into the movie and be part of it not just watch it. Unlike conventional animation, motion-capture experienced in VR injects a stronger dose of realism by making viewers feel like they are actually in the movie. Virtual-reality (VR)...

‘ZYLIA’ world’s first portable recording studio with recording sound-source separation technology

Posted on December 29, 2016 by

ZYILA is Poland based company which has developed world’s first spherical microphone which records and separates each instrument and vocals into a separate track. ZYLIA is an innovative and patented recording sound-source separation technology, a complete Portable Recording Studio for multi-track in one integrated solution. It isolates every instrument playing around it and records the results via dedicated software and cloud processing. Music band recording is a difficult task which requ...

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm Research Suggests That Light Emitting Diodes (LEDS) can be even more brighter and cost efficent

Posted on December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 by

Even though LED lights are among the most energy efficient available, there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Researchers recently found that light emitting diodes’ efficiency can be impeded by trace amounts of iron, which is a byproduct of LED production. That conclusion was the result of an international study involving KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, and other universities, including University of California Santa Barbara, Rutgers University, the Univers...

‘Smart Agriculture’ project in UK helping farmers with optimum yield

Posted on December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 by

University of Leeds (UK) has initiated a 'Smart Agriculture' project for organic farms in Riverford. Theobjective of the project was to collect real-time data for optimized yield. The project was to be able to capture useful data to start predicting measurements and events that could help farmers and agronomists to save time and money with its farms. In this project, the type of farm was not determining, because it has been deployed in a diverse range of crops, from vegetables to grain. Th...

University Of Tokyo Research Suggests That Lunar Cycle Affects Timing Of Birth In Cows

Posted on December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 by

A popular belief that there is a higher number of births around the full moon has been shown to be true for dairy cows by a group of University of Tokyo researchers. Previous studies have found conflicting evidence on the moon cycle affecting the timing of human births and many researchers remain unconvinced that the moon influences human births. Associate Professor Tomohiro Yonezawa of the Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Sciences explains that the results may have varied because “...

Feynman Technique Helps You Study Faster and Retain More Information.

Posted on December 28, 2016 by

Feynman Technique Helps You Study Faster and Retain More Information. You can read something and hope that it'll all be beamed into your brain for future application. Or you can read it and write down what you just learned, as if you were teaching someone else, and actually retain it. In other words, implement a more “active” way of learning, which obviously takes a lot more work than it sounds. Ideally, when you write down your learnings, you’d also repeat what you wrote aloud, like a teache...

‘CubeSat’ micro satellite for students

Posted on December 28, 2016 by

A CubeSat (U-class spacecraft) is a type of miniaturized satellite for space research that is made up of multiples of 10×10×11.35 cm cubic units. California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and Stanford University developed the CubeSat specifications to promote and develop the skills necessary for the design, manufacture, and testing of small satellites intended for low Earth orbit (LEO) that perform a number of scientific research functions and explore new space technologies. CubeS...

Kyoto (Japan) University discovered gene that is responsible for male fertility

Posted on December 28, 2016 by

Sperm are constantly replenished in the adult male body. Understanding the workings of stem cells responsible for this replenishment is expected to shed light on why male fertility diminishes with age, and possibly lead to new treatments for infertility. "So-called Myc genes play an important role in stem cells' ability to self-renew," explains Kyoto University's Takashi Shinohara, who is interested specifically in spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs), which are responsible for producing sperm. S...

UCLA study shows childhood abuse and lack of parental affection can have long-lasting health effect

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

Emerging research show childhood abuse and lack of parental affection can have long-lasting effects. In fact, investigators say the emotional and physical damage may last a lifetime. Historically, the psychological damage resulting from childhood abuse and the effects on physical health have been well documented. For instance, this “toxic” stress has been linked to elevated cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and other physical conditions posing a significant health ...

Senseonics has developed a new way to continuously monitor glucose levels around-the-clock, without the need for weekly sensor insertions or having to carry another receiving device.

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

Senseonics has developed a new way to continuously monitor glucose levels around-the-clock, without the need for weekly sensor insertions or having to carry another receiving device. Senseonics a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of a long-term, implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for people with diabetes, today announced topline results of the PRECISE II (A Prospective, Multicenter Evaluation of the Accuracy of a Novel Co...

Levita Magnetic medical instrument eliminate the necessity of a second incision for some laparoscopic surgeries

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

Surgeries are becoming less-invasive and easier to perform thanks to creative ideas and smart engineering. Any surgeon performing laparoscopic procedures would be amazed by the intuitive controls of the FlexDex instrument platform. Unlike traditional laparoscopy instruments that involve dials, triggers, switches, and knobs, and that are clunky and not at all ergonomic, the FlexDex operates much like how a novice would expect it. Designed to magnetically retract and maneuver the gallbladder, ...

Max Planck Germany and China researchers are working together to see, how nerve, cardiac muscle and lung cells can be generated in the petri dish

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

Healing damaged cells and organs and developing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) for clinical use – these are the aims of the new Max Planck Center in Guangzhou, China. The Max Planck – GIBH Joint Center for Regenerative Biomedicine brings together leading researchers from two German Max Planck Institutes and outstanding scientists from the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The cooperation will enable vital progress to be made in the further d...

University of Lincoln, UK, research on butterfly and moth suggest eggs of these species vary to give females control over the paternity of their offspring

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

Variation in butterfly eggs is driven by female promiscuity Butterfly micropyles The eggs of some butterfly and moth species vary to give females control over the paternity of their offspring, according to new research published today. The new study reveals for the first time that the number and location of micropyles (small openings in the outer surface of a female insect’s eggs which allow sperm to enter) are driven by a degree of female promiscuity. The researchers behind the study, ba...

Carnegie Mellon University has developed adaptive traffic lights using Artificial Intelligence for real-time traffic tracking and pattern recognition

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

About six years ago, Stephen Smith was stopped at a traffic light in East Liberty, driving home from Carnegie Mellon University. The robotics professor had been working over a tricky problem — how to make urban traffic flow more efficiently. Computer simulations showed his proposed system worked, but he needed a place to test it amidst aggressive drivers, slow buses and errant pedestrians. And then he saw it: At the traffic light, mounted on a pole, was a camera. Smith, 63, had no experien...

Kyocera Japan has developed worlds smallest optical blood-flow sensors that will help measures the volume of blood flow in subcutaneous tissue

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

Kyocera Corporation (President: Goro Yamaguchi) announced that it has developed one of the smallest known optical blood-flow sensors, which measures the volume of blood flow in subcutaneous tissue. With the sensor, Kyocera is researching a variety of mobile health (mHealth) applications such as monitoring stress levels or preventing dehydration, heatstroke and altitude sickness by studying trends or changes in blood-flow volume as alerts for these conditions and developing algorithms for detecti...

NASA’s space research uses laser to understand interactions between Earth’s climate and key ocean ecosystems

Posted on December 26, 2016December 26, 2016 by

A new study using a NASA satellite instrument orbiting Earth has found that small, environmental changes in polar food webs significantly influence the boom-and-bust, or peak and decline, cycles of phytoplankton. These findings will supply important data for ecosystem management, commercial fisheries and our understanding of the interactions between Earth’s climate and key ocean ecosystems. “It’s really important for us to understand what controls these boom-and-bust cycles, and how they migh...

‘NeuMitra’ -Measure and manage your brain health and performance with connected technologies to address the effects of stress, rest, and activity on how you work, live, and play.

Posted on December 25, 2016 by

Measure and manage your brain health and performance with connected technologies to address the effects of stress, rest, and activity on how you work, live, and play. Wearables for everyday life NeuMitra has embedded biomodules that help measure and manage the autonomic nervous system. It provides you with a real-time autonomic score, assessing your physiology and its interaction with movement and temperature. The biomodules are encased in a design that seamlessly blends into your daily ...