This magnetically-controlled pill cam can be ‘driven’ around inside your body
Researchers at George Washington University have created a first-of-its-kind magnetic pill cam that can be “driven” around inside the body. While we have seen similar …
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Researchers may have discovered a new way to restore vision in humans
Dormant cells found in the retina could be the key to a breakthrough method that allows doctors to restore vision in humans. Degenerative retinal disease …
Scientists made electronic skin that mimics the sense of touch
Scientists with the Bao Research Group at Stanford University have created a new electronic skin that can mimic the sense of touch. The “e-skin,” as …
Harvard scientists may have found a ‘cure’ for some types of hearing loss
A group of experts with Harvard Medical School could be close to finding a cure for most types of hearing loss. Many types of hearing …
This bionic eye could restore vision and possibly manipulate our reality
The Science Eye is an intriguing piece of technology. Developed by Science Corp., the bionic eye seeks to restore vision in patients suffering from a …
NASA funds futuristic asteroid pulverization and space pharmacy projects
NASA has funded a second phase of several key futuristic projects, including an on-demand space pharmacy as well as an asteroid defense system. These are …
Researchers invented a liquid metal robot that can shapeshift like a Terminator
Scientists continue to make intriguing breakthroughs that could help reshape our lives. This time, a group of scientists managed to create a shape-shifting liquid metal …
Stanford scientists created a smart bandage that heals wounds faster
Waiting on a wound to heal can not only take a while, but it can also leave you with long-lasting scar tissue as a reminder …
A new blood test could help detect Alzheimer’s earlier
Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease, eating away at the memories that we hold dear. While we have seen a lot of success in recent years …
Revolutionary new gene therapy gel can heal wounds that are decades old
Researchers are currently conducting the third phase of a drug that could heal old wounds, even if they happened decades ago. The new gene therapy …
Puzzling changes were discovered in the brains of people who suffer from migraines
Migraines could be making major changes to your brain, a new piece of research suggests. The research was presented earlier this year at the 108th …
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be killed by artificial sweeteners from sugar-free foods
The key to beating superbugs may have been under our noses the entire time, a new study suggests. The study, which was led by Dr. …
Nano-robot antibodies that fight cancer enter first human drug trial
Scientists in Israel have created the first nano-robot antibodies designed to fight cancer. The first human trial for the new nano-robots will start soon, and …
Study claims tiny particles in the air can cause sudden heart attacks
A new study suggests that tiny particles in the air may cause sudden heart attacks. The study, which researchers published in The Lancet Public Health, …
Scientists found a way for people with paralysis to walk again
Scientists have managed to do what many might have thought impossible. According to new research published in the journal Nature, a group of researchers from …
Researchers are testing tiny magnetic robots that hunt and destroy cancer
Finding new ways to fight cancer has been a priority for many researchers in the past decade, especially as the number of deaths associated with …
Science says if you can pass one of these four tests, you’ll live longer
Living longer isn’t always easy and being healthy while you live longer is even more difficult. But, if you’re worried about how long you might …
Revolutionary new cancer treatment uses light to kill tumors
Researchers have managed to create a cancer-killing patch that turns light into heat and “cooks” cancer cells until they die. The patch, which researchers first …
Study finds anti-depressants actually change the structure of the brain
Scientists have made a startling discovery. According to a new study researchers presented at the 35th Annual European College of Neuropsychopharmacology in Vienna, certain anti-depressants …
These bizarre zombie mushrooms might help cure cancer
Scientists may have discovered another unexpected cancer treatment. The treatment stems from cordyceps mushrooms, which are known to many as zombie mushrooms because of their …
Revolutionary smart glasses let deaf people see conversations in real-time
What if everything you said was immediately subtitled and shared with deaf people around you? That seems to be the idea behind XRAI Glass, a …
Scientists found a molecule that destroys even the worst cancers in mice
Scientists working at Yale and the University of Rhode Island (URI) have discovered a new molecular cancer treatment that can hone in on cancer cells …
Revolutionary new snortable drug fixes irregular heartbeats in 30 minutes
A phase 3 trial for a new drug that cures irregular heartbeats in just 30 minutes has been completed, showing promising results. The drug, known …
Left-handed people are more likely to be mentally ill – now we know why
Left-handed individuals only make up 10 percent of the world’s population. Despite that small number, 40 percent of all cases of severe mental illness come …
Remarkable new tech can diagnose illnesses from the sound of your voice
The voice is a mighty tool. Not only can it help lead countries to revolutions, but it can also be used to determine whether or …
New cancer breakthrough from Cambridge University could be a game-changer
Cancer has the terrifying ability to spread from any part of the body to another – and it’s part of what has always made these …
Experimental treatment with modified herpes virus cured terminal cancer
Scientists have managed to wipe out terminal cancer using a modified version of the herpes virus. A patient in a trial for the cancer-exterminating virus …
Doctors may have found a secret weapon to fight cancer: Viagra
Researchers may have discovered a secret anti-cancer drug. If you thought that Viagra was only good for treating erectile dysfunction, then you’re not alone. Now, …
DARPA developed a brain-zapping prosthesis that improves memory by 50%
Memory loss is a terrible thing. With so many brain injuries and diseases able to cause significant loss of memory, scientists have spent a long …
Scientists cured pneumonia in mice using revolutionary little robots
Scientists have used tiny robots to cure pneumonia in mice. The development was detailed in research published in the journal Nature Materials. In the study, …
