New study provides evidence that social media companies have the tools to reduce the impact of vaccine misinformation on their platforms. Social media platforms have a misinformation problem — this is nothing…
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Monitoring intra-abdominal pressure with new radar system
A non-invasive means of monitoring intra-abdominal pressure using a wireless radar system could save lives in the ICU. The prognosis for critically ill patients, regardless of illness, can be drastically affected by…
Holograms that can interact with the real world
Researchers create a holographic system which users can freely and physically touch without the need for any intermediary devices. Image credit: Ravinder Dahiya et al. Life-like holograms were once a dream in…
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…
Researchers translate the music hidden in spider webs
From better 3D printers to cross-species communication and otherworldly music, scientists unlock the hidden, musical language of spiders. Cross-sectional images of a spider web were combined and translated into music. Isabelle Su…
Diamonds created in minutes at room temperature
A new study finds diamonds can actually form at room temperature, under the right pressure. Image credit: Shutterstock Diamonds are highly coveted the world over, forming naturally in the Earth’s mantle under…
Nanomaterials for enhanced fiberoptic cables
New hybrid optical fibers contain 2D materials that enhance light-matter interactions and open doors for a range of new technological advancements. Image credit: Jens Meyer (University of Jena) The interaction between light…