Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a new computer model based on artificial intelligence (AI) that can quantify the extent of kidney damage and predict the life remaining in the organ. Continue reading New AI technology may boost kidney disease prognosis
China to build ‘simulated earth system’
China will build an earth system simulating device to strengthen fundamental research. Continue reading China to build ‘simulated earth system’
Stingray soft robot may promote bio-inspired robotics
Scientists have developed a tissue-based soft robot that mimics the biomechanics of a stingray, a finding that could lead to advances in bio-inspired robotics, regenerative medicine and medical diagnostics. Continue reading Stingray soft robot may promote bio-inspired robotics
3D printing technique that creates super soft organ replicas
A team of researchers have found a new 3D printing technique that allows them to replicate biological structures which could be used for tissue regeneration and replicate organs. Continue reading 3D printing technique that creates super soft organ replicas
Instrument that could convert dogs’ bark into human language
Scientists in the US are working on an instrument that would use artificial intelligence (AI) to learn and translate animals vocalisations and facial expressions into simple English. Continue reading Instrument that could convert dogs’ bark into human language
SpaceX launches secretive Zuma spacecraft
SpaceX began the new year with a mystery-shrouded mission to deliver a government spacecraft, called Zuma, into orbit, the media reported. Continue reading SpaceX launches secretive Zuma spacecraft
NASA launches two missions to explore nearest space
NASA has announced that it would launch two missions to explore a little-understood area 96 km above Earth’s surface. Continue reading NASA launches two missions to explore nearest space
Google deploys patch for security flaws in chips
To safeguard its customers from potential security bugs in chips, Google has deployed a novel chip-level patch across its entire infrastructure, resulting in only minor declines in performance in most cases. Continue reading Google deploys patch for security flaws in chips
NASA’s 2018 to do list includes mission to ‘touch’ Sun
NASA is turning 60 in 2018 and the agency is looking forward to launching a slew of important missions in the coming year, including one to “touch” the Sun. Continue reading NASA’s 2018 to do list includes mission to ‘touch’ Sun
Next-gen robots to repair satellites, reduce space pollution
US government body Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) and NASA have teamed up to build robotic technology that can refuel and repair friendly satellites. Continue reading Next-gen robots to repair satellites, reduce space pollution