New York City is set to develop a massive four-million-square-foot research center on Governors Island that will study the impact of climate change around the city’s 520 miles of coastline. The Trust for the island released its proposal to build a living laboratory, academic institution, living quarters and public areas for visitors to engage in … Read more
Faster ships could be on the horizon after scientists develop a slippery surface inspired by fish and seaweed to reduce the hull’s drag through the water Artificial mucus could help tiny cavities on ship hulls reduce water resistance Long-distance cargo ships lose a huge amounts of energy due to fluid friction Korean physicists have monitored open areas … Read more
Scientists have taken inspiration from X-Men’s Cyclops and created a contact lens that points a red laser at what the wearer is looking at. The regular-size contact lens is fitted with a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) which points in the direction the user is looking. French engineers used off-the-shelf components to create a working … Read more
People who struggle to get a good night’s sleep are significantly more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, even if they are a healthy weight. A review of more than 1,000 scientific studies into diabetes found insomniacs were at a 17 per cent risk compared to good sleepers. Type 2 diabetes is linked in most … Read more
The proof that diet CAN beat diabetes: Study finds number of patients with pre-diabetes who develop the full disease halves in 20 years after drive to encourage healthier eating Pre-diabetes patients have raised blood sugars without reaching diabetic levels It is estimated that around 5 million people in the UK have pre-diabetes Number of people … Read more
All nations should work together to develop and ensure fair access to a Covid-19 vaccine because ‘no-one is safe until everyone is safe’, the chief of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned against countries seeking to secure vaccines for their own citizens during the pandemic. He told a WHO … Read more
Scientists claim to be able to identify Twitter trolls in 50 tweets using algorithms to that can detect ‘distinctive’ patterns of word repetition. The algorithms identify linguistic patterns in tweets in order to distinguish deceptive ‘troll’ messages – which aim to achieve a specific purpose while also masking that purpose – from those posted by … Read more
Materials scientists have created develop biodegradable flip flops made from algae to help reduce the amount of harmful plastic waste entering our oceans. The experts created polyurethane foams, made from algae oil, to meet commercial specifications for flip-flops and other footwear that is usually made from flexible plastic. Cheap and affordable flip flops, the world’s … Read more
Art curators could face competition as researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) that can spot ‘hidden connections’ between paintings. Parallels in styles, themes and motifs can link artworks painted in vastly different points in time and space — and shine new light on both works. However, even the most knowledgeable of art critics could … Read more
Regular exercise can help boost pupils’ exam grades and develop cognitive skills, research says Scientists found regular exercise helps children to develop their brain skills ‘Executive function’ was assessed before and after several months of exercise Those who had poor cognitive skills to begin with benefited most from exercise By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 23:09 … Read more