Wearable-tech glove translates sign language into speech in real time
The device is inexpensive, flexible and highly durable, UCLA bioengineers say
Nanotechnology applied to medicine: The first liquid retina prosthesis
Liquid, biocompatible and micro-injectable, the new retinal prosthesis is an aqueous suspension of photoactive nanoparticles that functionally replace the photoreceptors of the retina damaged by degenerative diseases and aging
New Zealand's ancient monster penguins had northern hemisphere doppelgangers
New Zealand's monster penguins that lived 62 million years ago had doppelgangers in Japan, the USA and Canada
Existing drugs can prevent SARS-CoV-2 from hijacking cells
Researchers evaluate how the new coronavirus rewires human proteins for its own replication, and identify several antiviral drugs ready for clinical trials
At-risk twin pregnancies benefit from an intervention called cerclage
New evidence upturns long-held medical practice, showing the efficacy of an intervention to prevent premature labor and miscarriage for mothers carrying twins.
SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Produces Long Tentacles in Infected Cells
Cells hijacked by SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease, grow arm-like extensions, or filopodia, which may explain rapid viral spread throughout the body.
Three Stages to COVID-19 Brain Damage, New Review Suggests
A new review recommends hospitalized patients with the virus all undergo MRI to flag potential neurologic damage
Most People With Coronavirus Won’t Spread It. Why Do a Few Infect Many?
Growing evidence shows most infected people aren't spreading the virus. But whether you become a superspreader probably depends more on circumstance than biology.
Scientists Say New Strain of Swine Flu Virus Is Spreading to Humans in China
A new study warns that the strain of H1N1, common on China's pig farms since 2016, should be "urgently" controlled to avoid another pandemic.
Study finds the minimum number of Martian settlers for survival is 110
How many people are needed to make it work? A new study pegs the minimum number of settlers at 110.
Malaria's secret to surviving in the blood uncovered
New research from the Francis Crick Institute has found how the malaria parasite protects itself from toxic compounds in red blood cells.
Colchicine Promising in COVID-19 Treatment?
Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat gout and rheumatic disease, may be a promising treatment for COVID-19, a randomized, open-label trial suggests.
Coronavirus Was Moving Through NY in Early February
Antibodies appeared in blood samples taken later in the month, a new study finds.
We May Finally Know The Extreme Route Fish Take Through Air to Colonise New Lakes
It has long been a mystery how some fish can colonise isolated lakes and ponds surrounded by inhospitably dry land.
Space Weather Lessons from a 1928 Dirigible Debacle
Analysis of a disrupted SOS signal during an early polar expedition showcases the importance of taking space weather into account when exploring new frontiers.
First exposed planetary core discovered allows glimpse inside other worlds
The surviving core of a gas giant has been discovered orbiting a distant star by University of Warwick astronomers, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the interior of a planet.
Review finds major weaknesses in evidence base for COVID-19 antibody tests
Evidence does not support continued use of existing point-of-care tests for COVID-19, warn researchers
Nitrous oxide may bring relief to veterans suffering from PTSD, new study suggests
Early glimpse of how veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder may benefit from one treatment involving nitrous oxide
A scientific measure of dog years
How old is your tail-wagging bundle of joy in human years?
Surgeons Successfully Reattach Man's Penis Nearly a Day After It Was Cut Off
Surgeons in the United Kingdom have reattached a man's penis nearly a day after it was cut off, the longest documented time the organ has been without a blood supply and still successfully replanted.
Oropharyngeal secretions may help reduce false negative COVID-19 test results
Testing of oropharyngeal secretions (OS) may reduce the number of false negative results from nasal swab testing
How secret deals could keep a COVID-19 drug out of reach for millions
Licensing deals with manufacturers would prevent the generic version of the drug from being distributed in dozens of countries
Moss protein corrects genetic defects of other plants
Study by the University of Bonn could contribute to the development of more efficient crops
Study explains potential causes for 'happy hypoxia' condition in COVID-19 patients
Findings could prevent unnecessary intubation
Dominant Coronavirus Strain Appears to Be a Mutated, More Virulent Version, Study Finds
Novel coronavirus that dominates the world today infects human cells more readily than the original that emerged in China
Protective antibodies identified for rare, polio-like disease in children
Researchers have isolated human monoclonal antibodies that potentially can prevent acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)
The sixth sense of animals: An early warning system for earthquakes?
Investigating whether cows, sheep, and dogs can actually detect early signs of earthquakes
The Pandemic’s Big Mystery: How Deadly Is the Coronavirus?
Even with more than 500,000 dead worldwide, scientists are struggling to learn how often the virus kills. Here's why.
There's Now an Artificial Cartilage Gel Strong Enough to Work in Knees
A material that is a match to the cartilage found in our bodies
Tranquil Planetary System Just 11 Light-Years Away Raises Hopes of Habitability
It could soon become one of the most studied systems in our local neighbourhood