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With high-resolution retinal prosthesis built from nanowires and wireless electronics, engineers are one step closer to restoring neurons’ ability to respond to light A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego and La Jolla-based startup Nanovision Biosciences Inc. have developed the nanotechnology and wireless electronics for a new type of retinal prosthesis

Researchers have built a more efficient, more reliable potassium-oxygen battery, a step toward a potential solution for energy storage on the nation’s power grid and longer-lasting batteries in cell phones and laptops. In a study published this month in the journal Batteries and Supercaps, researchers from The Ohio State University detailed their findings centering around the construction of

The drink is an appropriate functional beverage for the elderly American ginseng is reported to have neurocognitive effects, and research has shown benefits in aging, central nervous system disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.  The challenges of incorporating ginseng into food are twofold:  it has a bitter taste, and food processing can eliminate its healthful benefits.  Reporting

MIT researchers develop an organic solar cell that breaks 100 percent quantum efficiency Solar cells are picky. If an incoming photon has too little energy, the cell won’t absorb it. If a photon has too much, the excess is wasted as heat. No matter what, a silicon solar cell can never generate more than one

A common over-the-counter drug that tackles pain and fever may also hold keys to a longer, healthier life, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist. Regular doses of ibuprofen extended the lifespan of multiple species, according to research published in the journal Public Library of Science-Genetics. “We first used baker’s yeast, which is an

Process for positioning quantum bits in diamond optical circuits could work at large scales. Quantum computers are experimental devices that offer large speedups on some computational problems. One promising approach to building them involves harnessing nanometer-scale atomic defects in diamond materials. But practical, diamond-based quantum computing devices will require the ability to position those defects

The innovative camera system recognises pedestrians’ intention to cross the road and changes automatically to green. This reduces unpleasant waiting times and allows better flow of motorised urban traffic. In Vienna there are some 200 push-button pedestrian lights (signalised pedestrian crossings). They allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. But only after a waiting time,

Ushering in a new era of cognitive computing systems, IBM today unveiled the IBM Watson Engagement Advisor Delivered From the Cloud and Into the Hands of Mobile Consumers, Watson Provides Faster, Personalized Service For Smarter Commerce Top Brands Tap Watson’s Ability to Crunch Big Data and Provide Fast, Personalized Advice for Empowered Consumers Ushering in a new