Osaka, Japan – Mitochondria are constantly dividing and fusing within our cells, reshaping themselves to keep up with the cell’s changing needs. Sometimes, though, things go awry and mitochondria can grow abnormally long. Are these…
New technique helps robots find the front door
In the not too distant future, robots may be dispatched as last-mile delivery vehicles to drop your takeout order, package, or meal-kit subscription at your doorstep — if they can find the door. Standard approaches…
A weapon to make a superbug to become…
A recent research led by a scientist at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has discovered an easily transmitted DNA piece that can make a new type of hyper-resistant and deadly superbug become hyper-virulent quickly,…
Robot is designed to “grow” like a plant
Its extendable appendage can meander through tight spaces and then lift heavy loads. In today’s factories and warehouses, it’s not uncommon to see robots whizzing about, shuttling items or tools from one station to another.…
Research show link between eye disease and degeneration…
A global research team has discovered new evidence that there is an underlying link between degeneration of the eye and brain. Research led by scientists from Singapore and the United States including 69 from other…