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Living computers: RNA circuits transform cells into nanodevices
The interdisciplinary nexus of biology and engineering, known as synthetic biology, is growing at a rapid pace, opening new vistas that could scarcely be...
Israeli researchers look into eyes for early signs of Alzheimer’s
t is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul.
But now, researchers at a hospital in Israel say the eyes could...
Wet or dry in an instant: Smart surface enables advanced manipulation of droplets
For many years, engineers have sought to create a special kind of surface:
one that can both repel and absorb liquids, and whose ability to...
US fires warning shots to stop Iran navy vessel in Gulf
A US Navy ship fired warning shots when an Iranian vessel in the Gulf came within 150 yards (137 meters) of it on Tuesday,...
Lutein May Counter Cognitive Aging
Spinach and kale are favorites of those looking to stay physically fit, but they also could keep consumers cognitively fit, according to a new...
A Computer That Reads Body Language
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute have enabled a computer to understand the body poses and movements of multiple people from video in...
Psychopaths are Better at Learning to Lie
Individuals with high levels of psychopathic traits are better at learning to lie than individuals who show few psychopathic traits, according to a study...
Turkish President Erdogan : calls on all Muslims to protect Jerusalem holy site known...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Muslims across the world to “visit” and “protect” Jerusalem, slamming what he said was an “unacceptable” infringement on Palestinians’ rights...
Watch Security Researcher As She Hacks ATM by Drilling a Hole
ATMs (automated teller machines) have remained a preferred target of hackers around the world.
Last year, ATMs in over a dozen locations across Europe were attacked.
There...
Israeli study sounds alarm as sperm count halved in Western men
Sperm concentration of men in Western countries has dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years and there is no evidence...
Israel firm says Iran-linked hackers spin global web of deceit
New report by Israeli cyber-intelligence firm says CopyKittens lays malware traps, creates fake Facebook pages
An Iranian-linked cyber espionage group called CopyKittens has been targeting governments and...
Alcohol Boosts Recall of Earlier Learning
Drinking alcohol improves memory for information learned before the drinking episode began, new research suggests.
In the University of Exeter study, 88 social drinkers were...
Child living with HIV maintains remission without drugs since 2008
A nine-year-old South African child who was diagnosed with HIV infection at one month of age and received anti-HIV treatment during infancy has suppressed...
Moon has a water-rich interior
A new study of satellite data finds that numerous volcanic deposits distributed across the surface of the Moon contain unusually high amounts of trapped...
A US Firm Will Install Microchips in Employees
A Wisconsin based firm that designs break room markets’ software has announced its plan to implant microchips in its employees.
The company’s press release stated...
