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Lab-grown blood on its first clinical trial
British scientists grew human red blood cells in a lab for the first time and conducted a clinical trial to give them to patients.
Tuvalu to create digital twin in the metaverse
The Pacific nation of Tuvalu plans to create a version of itself in the metaverse to preserve its islands, culture, and sovereignty in response to the threat of rising sea levels.
3D-printed metals made more durable with heat treatment
MIT researchers developed a new recrystallization heat treatment that makes 3D-printed metals like gas turbine blades more durable.
The Volkswagen all-electric office chair
Volkswagen creates an all-electric office chair that gives you a vibe of sitting in a Volkswagen vehicle with many high-tech features.
“Neuroprosthesis” lets patients with speech paralysis talk
Researchers created an intelligent spelling device that allows people with speech disorders to communicate. The device translates brain signals into single letters and spells sentences on a screen.
Ultra-thin radiation-tolerant solar cells
Scientists developed ultra-thin radiation-tolerant solar cell designs needed for satellites to head to higher orbits.
Floating wind energy generator
A floating wind platform was installed in the Canary Islands of Spain soon to deliver power to the area’s smart grid. The platform is fitted with a turbine and stationed at a 50-meter depth in a downwind configuration connected to a mooring system and a preinstalled dynamic cable.
Dye-sensitized solar cells: transparent solar panels
Energy-generating windows, glass facades, and even portable electronic device screens could replace traditional solar cells. These panels generate electricity once stimulated by sunlight or artificial light, behaving like chlorophyll in photosynthesis.
Best, non-toxic, and sustainable diapers
Diapers made of bamboo, organic cotton, sugarcane, and cornstarch are among the best, non-toxic, and sustainable diapers parents can choose for their babies without breaking the bank.
Mini bladeless wind turbine
A company has shrunk the wind turbine from being as tall as the Statue of Liberty to a 10-foot bladeless box that provides more power than solar panels.