An electronic skin helps facilitate natural interactions between robots and humans. Robots have come a long way in the last few decades, becoming more agile and interactive as a result of advancements…
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Pfizer to seek approval for a new COVID-19 booster shot
Citing concern over vaccine efficacy against emerging variants, Pfizer seeks approval for a third booster, but many are not yet convinced it is necessary. Image credit: Eugene Chystiakov on Unsplash Yesterday it…
Methane on Enceladus could be a possible sign of life
Is life bubbling under the surface of Saturn’s ocean moon? This artist’s impression depicts NASA’s Cassini spacecraft flying through a plume erupting from the surface of Enceladus. Image credit: NASA Beneath the…
What is the Internet of Things?
Sprawling networks of connected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a system made up of billions of devices, modernizing everything from how we travel to how we run our businesses and…
Metabolic activators improve recovery time in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19
Small clinical trial has found that metabolic activators can improve recovery, liver health, and markers of inflammation in patients with COVID-19. Image credit: SJ Objio on Unsplash More than a year and…
Scientists identify alien planets that could be observing Earth
An intriguing thought experiment catalogs which of our interstellar neighbors might be gazing back at us. Artist’s impression of the planets orbiting the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1. Image credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser “Are…
A nasal spray to prevent viral infection
A polymer composite spray was shown to not only limit SARS-CoV-2 infection, but also hinders transmission in this proof-of-concept study. Image credit: Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash Our awareness to the risk of…
New images help solve the mystery of Betelgeuse’s dimming
New images confirm that the star was partially concealed by a cloud of dust, solving the mystery of the ‘Great Dimming’ of Betelgeuse. Image credit: ESO/M. Montargès et al. Early last year,…
Why is there hype around the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine?
The protein-based vaccine has been highly anticipated, showing high efficacy against variants of concern. Yesterday, the American biotechnology company Novavax announced the results of its Phase III clinical trial for its new…
A smart microneedle patch to monitor and manage diabetes
Minimally invasive smart patches can continuously monitor glucose blood levels and administer insulin as needed. Diabetes is a serious metabolic disease that affects 422 million people worldwide, with around 1.6 million deaths…