Category: Technology & Devices
Scientists working on new way to regenerate damaged heart
In a discovery that could help pave the way forward for heart tissue regeneration, U.S. and Chinese scientists said Wednesday that they have successfully used a tiny molecule that fine-tunes gene expression to stimulate the mouse heart to grow new […]
First successful penis transplant in the world
South African doctors announced Friday that they had performed the world’s first successful penis transplant, three months after the ground-breaking operation. The 21-year-old patient had his penis amputated three years ago after a botched circumcision at a traditional initiation ceremony. […]
Prenatal blood check-up that detect cancer signal in some women
A new genetic test that sequences the blood of pregnant women for signs of diseases such as Down Syndrome in their fetuses are turning up unexpected results: a diagnosis of cancer in the mother. In as many as 40 cases, […]
New robot Tomatan feeds you tomatoes as you run
A new wearable robot called Tomatan which feeds you tomatoes as you run has been invented. Tomatan is a robot that can be worn as a backpack. Weighing 8kg (18 pounds), it features a tomato shaped head with a mouth […]
A man-made hand as good as the natural one
European surgeons and engineers have devised A mind-controlled bionic hand that restores function almost as well as a flesh-and-blood transplant, but without the risk of rejection, have been devised by European surgeons and engineers, a research paper said Wednesday. The […]
UK okays 3-person babies
The UK has now become the first country to approve laws to allow the creation of babies from three people. The modified version of IVF has passed its final legislative obstacle after being approved by the House of Lords. The […]
Tattoo removal cream in the works
A topical ointment that would drastically simplify the costly, invasive process of removing a tattoo has been developed in Canada. The cream kicks the skin’s natural healing process into gear – the very process that’s activated from the moment you […]
Now smartphones can test for HIV and syphilis
U.S. researchers have found a way to turn a common smartphone into a quick and easy device to conduct field tests for HIV and syphilis. Using an attachment that costs $34 to make—a far cry from the standard $18,000 for […]
A vending machine that dispenses pot
A vending machine selling marijuana was launched in Seattle. Vending machines selling medical marijuana opened for business in Seattle on Tuesday, in what the company providing them billed as a first-in-the-state innovation that it expects to expand to other cities […]
Screen time decreases teens’ sleep
The blue light that emanates form gadgets like computers, phones and tablets may decrease and ruin teens’ sleep time, a study says. “There are probably many possible pathways between screen time and sleep, some of which are direct,” said lead […]
