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What happens in embryonic development is one of nature’s best guarded secrets, unfolding deep in the mother’s body. Now, researchers have opened a new window on the process. They’ve made artificial mouse embryos from stem cells—no sperm or eggs required—and used an innovative bioreactor to nurture their creations for longer than any previous embryo models. The simulated embryos developed anatomy that matched the real thing and “very impressive similarities at the cellular level.…

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is an aggressive and rapidly progressing form of leukemia.Everybody possesses a tiny number of unusual thymocyte cells, and in some cases, these cells develop into leukemia.Researchers have discovered that T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), which affects more than 6,000 Americans each year, may be caused by dysfunction involving a specific kind of thymocyte cell that is present in minute numbers in every individual.While studying mice with T-ALL, scientists from the University…

Prosthetics and robotic limbs could be transformed as part of a new project to create cutting-edge sensors for use in robotic systems. The goal of the research is to create sensors that give robots enhanced capabilities by using precise pressure sensors that provide haptic feedback. The Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering (SRPe) and the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland (NMIS) Industry Doctorate Programme in Advanced Manufacturing are funding the project, which is being led by the University of the…

New robotic sensors could help enhance prosthetics.A pioneering project to develop advanced pressure sensors for use in robotic systems could transform prosthetics and robotic limbs.The innovative research project aspires to develop sensors that provide enhanced capabilities to robots, helping improve their motor skills and dexterity, through the use of highly accurate pressure sensors that provide haptic feedback and distributed touch. It is led by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Integrated Graphene Ltd,…

. After years of screaming to myself about the lack of a better multitasking interface and true external monitor support, Apple has finally added both features to select iPads through a feature called Stage Manager. Stage Manager, however, is an optional feature. It's something you have to look for and then turn on specifically. But when it's enabled, you can have up to four apps running on your iPad's screen at a given time -- each of which can be moved around the screen and resized, just like you can on a Mac. And…

If you thought that science couldn’t go too far, you may change your mind soon. A group of researchers at Rice University in Texas are pioneering a new field called “necrobotics.” The show’s star is a dead spider brought back to life using puffs of air to control its legs. The researchers shared a video of the experiment in action, which is terrifying. Researchers are using dead spiders to grab things https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JOS6hMHIUM The idea reportedly came up when Daniel Preston, a Rice…

Agritech services based on spectral sciences to pave the way to advanced and transformed Agri-trade With the rapid advancements in Agricultural technology, the sector is witnessing new waves of tech-fueled progress and innovations that have put Indian Agriculture on the Global Agritech map. Today, the Indian Agritech vista is reaping the benefits of digitization by embracing a plethora of new-age technologies like AI, ML, Big Data, IoT, etc. The widespread adoption of deep technology is opening up a new…

To accelerate growth in the Indian squash ecosystem, technology giant HCL and the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) announced a slew of new initiatives that will raise the profile of the sport in the country in five years.The main initiative, called the HCL Squash Podium Programme, will be a multi-pronged program that will nurture existing senior and junior squash players and help them finish on the podium in major international events, including the Commonwealth and Asian Games.The programme will also help…

Placing text on a map in a non-conventional wayEurope’s borders with text from Wikipedia. Image by author.Maps usually have labels everywhere. These help us identify what is being represented. Pieces of text which tell us what things are, from the name of a restaurant or a street to the name of a country. However, a label is not embedded in the map, strictly speaking, it is just linked to a “geography” and gives us information about it (for example, the word “Italy” written inside Italy’s borders). But what if we changed …

Keeping your hair healthy and beautiful requires proper nutrition. Certain key vitamins are especially important.Does your hair need some love? Healthy, shiny hair is about more than just the shampoo and conditioner you use. What you put into your body matters just as much as what you put into your hair, and vitamins and supplements are a crucial hidden weapon in the fight for healthy, shiny hair.However, when it comes to transforming your hair from damaged to dazzling, not every vitamin is equal. Here are six of the best…