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Novel Device Measures Nerve Activity That May Help Treat Sepsis and PTSD

A team of engineers and physicians at University of California San Diego has developed a device to non-invasively measure cervical nerve activity in humans, a new tool that they say could potentially inform and improve treatments for patients with sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection, and mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

New International Research Reveals Majority Of Gig Economy Workers Feel Under Threat From Review Websites

As the cost of living crisis worsens, scores of workers in the gig economy globally are grappling with another threat to their hard-earned wages – the double-edged sword of online reviews.

Patient-Specific Cancer Tumours Replicated In 3D Bioprinting Advance

Bowel cancer patients could in future benefit from a new 3D bioprinting technology which would use their own cells to replicate the complex cellular environment of solid tumours in 3D models.

New International Study Concludes Digital Media Can Fuel Polarisation And Populism

The question whether the rise in usage of digital media is contributing to the erosion of democracy is a source of popular debate, with tech companies arguing findings are inconclusive.

When using virtual reality as a teaching tool, context and ‘feeling real’ matter

People remember foreign vocabulary better when lessons are associated with distinct environments, UCLA study finds

Marsquake!

Seismic waves from the largest marsquake ever detected revealed possible past meteoroid impact

Some Claim Culture Affects Our Basic Visual Perception. A UCLA Study Takes A Fresh Look

Researchers found little difference in how people of East Asian and European descent performed on a famous test

Wearable Sensor Could Guide Precision Drug Dosing

In test with rats, UCLA-developed patch predicted total dosage that would be delivered to animals’ bloodstream

Webb Space Telescope Reveals Birth Of Galaxies, How Universe Became Transparent

UCLA astrophysicists shed light on how hydrogen fog burned away after the Big Bang.

Ingestible Sensor Could Help People With HIV Stick To Medication Regimen, UCLA-Led Study Finds

For people living with HIV, sticking to a prescribed medication regimen is a critical part of staying healthy.

Making “Transport” Robots Smarter

University of Missouri engineers are working to speed up the order delivery process by optimizing warehouse operations using a collaborative human-robot order picking system.

Study: New Imaging Technique In Animal Study Gives Insight To Popular Supplement's Potential Role In Cancer Progression

University of Missouri researchers made the discovery while using bioluminescent imaging technology to study how nicotinamide riboside supplements work.

Offshore Wind Farms May Harm Seabirds, But Scientists See Potential For Net Positive Impact

A new study presents a framework for assessing and mitigating the impacts of offshore wind energy development on marine birds

Strategic Digital Electioneering By Political Parties Focuses On Internal Communication And Mobilisation

A doctoral thesis completed by Jenni Haukio, Master of Social Sciences, reveals that the ideal of open interactivity is not realised in the digital election campaigning of political parties.

Q&A: UW Researchers Find Privacy Risks With 3D Tours On Real Estate Websites

Virtual 3D tours on real estate websites, such as Zillow and Redfin, allow viewers to explore homes without leaving the comfort of their couch.

Can Your Phone Tell If a Bridge Is in Good Shape?

A new study suggests mobile data collected while traveling over bridges could help evaluate their integrity.

New Tech Solves Longstanding Challenges for Self-Healing Materials

Engineering researchers have developed a new self-healing composite that allows structures to repair themselves in place, without having to be removed from service.

New Approach to ‘Cosmic Magnet’ Manufacturing Could Reduce Reliance on Rare Earths in Low-Carbon Technologies

Researchers have discovered a potential new method for making the high-performance magnets used in wind turbines and electric cars without the need for rare earth elements, which are almost exclusively sourced in China.

3D Printing Plant Cells Shows Promise for Studying Cell Function

A new study from North Carolina State University shows a reproducible way of studying cellular communication among varied types of plant cells by “bioprinting” these cells via a 3D printer.