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Magnetic Sensors Track Muscle Length

Using a new technology, researchers hope to create better control systems for prosthetic limbs.

MIT Engineers Develop Sensors For Face Masks That Help Gauge Fit

The system measures biological and environmental changes, and detects contact between the mask and the wearer’s skin.

Cell Rover: Exploring And Augmenting The Inner World Of The Cell

MIT researchers demonstrate an intracellular antenna that's compatible with 3D biological systems and can operate wirelessly inside a living cell.

3 Questions: Janelle Knox-Hayes On Producing Renewable Energy That Communities Want

New position paper calls for getting stakeholders involved in wind power projects from the start.

Analysis Of Email Traffic Suggests Remote Work May Stifle Innovation

At MIT, social networks with “weak ties,” which help foster new ideas, declined during the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers report.

A Better Way To Make Development Projects Work

In a new book, Associate Professor Gabriella Carolini emphasizes that equitable partnership on the ground delivers the best results in the Global South.

Smart Textiles Sense How Their Users Are Moving

Researchers develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its wearer’s activities, like walking, running, and jumping.

Human Bones Used For Making Pendants In The Stone Age

In the Stone Age, pendants with potent symbolism were made from animal teeth and bones, adorning clothes or accessories and serving as rattles. Human bones were also used as a raw material for pendants, as demonstrated by a study where burial finds dating back over 8,200 years were re-examined after 80 years.

A Smart Jumpsuit Tracks Infants’ Motor Development

New wearable technology creates new possibilities for assessing the neurological development of young children. Early motor assessment is essential for supporting the early detection of neurodevelopmental problems and their therapeutic interventions.

The Coronavirus Epidemic Of 2020 In Finland Began With Five Virus Lineages

Researchers from the University of Helsinki and KU Leuven in Belgium investigated the arrival and spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Finland in 2020. According to the analysis, a total of 42 independent virus lineages arrived in Finland in spring 2020, of which only a handful caused large chains of transmission.

Red Meat Consumption May Remain High In Finland Despite Consumer Support For Plant-Based Diets

Meat production is a significant source of greenhouse gasses and widespread adoption of a plant-based diet is key to achieving the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Borrelia Bacteria’s Method Of Avoiding Human Immune Defences Uncovered

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have discovered a novel mechanism by which Borrelia bacteria distributed by ticks avoid the human immune defence system.

Researchers Discover How Common Genetic Alterations Cause Kidney Cancer

The understanding of the link between common genetic mutations and certain cancers is increasing.

Robot Overcomes Uncertainty To Retrieve Buried Objects

This robotic system uses radio frequency signals, computer vision, and complex reasoning to efficiently find items hidden under a pile.

Vaginal Microbiota May Affect The Duration Of Gestation

Researchers found that vaginal microbiota is a new factor associated with gestational age and the onset of labour.

Low Income Related To COVID-19 Infections Only Among People With Immigrant Background, Finnish Study Finds

A new study shows that the previously observed link between low socioeconomic position and COVID-19 incidence is limited to people with an immigrant background.

Could Used Beer Yeast Be The Solution To Heavy Metal Contamination In Water?

A study shows that yeast, an abundant waste product from breweries, can filter out even trace amounts of lead.

New Gene Variant That Protects Against Coronary Heart Disease Uncovered

A variant typical of the Finnish population that protects against heart diseases was identified in the FinnGen genomic study coordinated by the University of Helsinki. The risk of developing heart diseases is roughly one-fifth lower in carriers of the variant compared to the population on average.

Building Bridges, Not Silos

A new study reveals how MIT’s campus design and architecture influence interaction among researchers.

Ride-Hailing Without The Traffic Snarls?

Study suggests how much competition in the urban ride market can grow before gridlock sets in.