The TRAPPIST-1 star system may be too old for life
It's up to twice as old as the Solar System.
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Gene editing technique could treat ALS and Huntington's disease
It might delay the onset of conditions that are normally inescapable.
ICYMI: The evolution of car safety and a tiny search and rescue robot
Maybe don’t buy that vintage car.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Mars-like soil makes super strong bricks when compressed
You just have to whack it with a high-pressure hammer.
Scientists built a chip without semiconductors
Vacuum tube-era tech could lead to faster chips and better solar panels.
Future wearables could use magnetic circuits to self-heal
The research could make smart clothing more feasible.
Nano-sized metal fish deliver targeted drugs to your body
You could get treatment exactly where you need it.
Artificial cell membranes could lead to more effective drugs
They grow and shape themselves like the real thing.
Underwater microscope offers a brand new look at sea life
Scientists can study very tiny undersea organisms in their native habitat.
ICYMI: Pedestrian tracking bot and earthquake simulation
Turing’s test needs robots to blend in among humans, so tracking how pedestrians move makes sense.
Claw inspired by sea urchins' mouth can scoop up Martian soil
The claw-like device can be attached to rovers.
Smart car algorithm sees pedestrians as well as you can
AI could spot people crossing the street in virtual real-time, with few mistakes.
