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Laser-guided lightning - Nature Photonics
A terawatt laser filament is shown to be able to guide lightning over a distance of 50 m in field trials on the Säntis mountain in the Swiss Alps.
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“Absolutely Stunning” – Scientists Discover Metals That Can Heal Themselves
Microscopic cracks vanish in experiments, revealing possibility of self-healing machines. In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have for the first time observed metal spontaneously healing its microscopic cracks, upending traditional material theories. This observation could lead to self-heal
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“Absolutely Stunning” – Scientists Discover Metals That Can Heal Themselves
Microscopic cracks vanish in experiments, revealing possibility of self-healing machines. In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have for the first time observed metal spontaneously healing its microscopic cracks, upending traditional material theories. This observation could lead to self-healscitechdaily.com
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it's even better this year
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend. The best viewing will be from Saturday night into early Sunday morning, when viewers might be able to spot a meteor per minute.
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Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg
The research helps understanding of the earliest moments of life and the reasons behind infertility.
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Scientists Have Created Synthetic Sponges That Soak Up Microplastics
Made from starch and gelatin, the biodegradable sponges remove as much as 90 percent of microplastics in tap water and seawater
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Golden retrievers have the secret for a long life, scientists reveal
This gene is also found in people and associated with cancer growth, meaning it could be important for human research, too.
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Interesting.Golden retrievers have the secret for a long life, scientists reveal
This gene is also found in people and associated with cancer growth, meaning it could be important for human research, too.
My Brittany Golden/Lab lived only until 8. She had cancer. My boy Bruno made it to 17, but we had to let him go because of other ailments that affected his quality of life. Yes, usually cancer is a big factor for Goldens.
Particle Accelerator on a Chip Hits Penny-Size
Nano electron guns can help zap cancers and drive new classes of lasers
spectrum.ieee.org
Wave-powered desalination machine filters 49,000 liters of water daily
The system does not produce concentrated salt waste that results in the formation of dead zones in marine ecosystems.
interestingengineering.com
Hybrid photothermal–photocatalyst sheets for solar-driven overall water splitting coupled to water purification - Nature Water
A water splitting system capable of operating stably using contaminated water sources for decentralized H2 production would be a more practical approach towards solar H2 production. A floating hybrid photocatalyst sheet device can simultaneously perform photocatalytic gas-phase water splitting...
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AI-screened eye pics diagnose childhood autism with 100% accuracy
Researchers have taken photographs of children’s retinas and screened them using a deep learning AI algorithm to diagnose autism with 100% accuracy. The findings support using AI as an objective screening tool for early diagnosis, especially when access to a specialist child psychiatrist is limited.
newatlas.com
Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine works even better than thought
Adding Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine to a standard melanoma treatment dramatically reduces the risk of death or recurrence.
www.freethink.com
Surgeons use Apple's VR goggles in an operation for the first time
A team at the private Cromwell Hospital in London used a £2,700 Vision Pro headset to repair the spine of a male patient.