(Natural News) A new therapy based on ultrasound waves might be able to improve the cognitive powers of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. According to an article on the Tohoku University news page, the approach improved the condition of mice with symptoms similar to human dementia. In their experiment, the […]

(Natural News) An acoustic sensor network that keeps an ear out for endangered elephants is about to get a much-needed upgrade. The system will get an artificial intelligence that can analyze bulky sound files fast enough to find any animal in danger. The Elephant Listening Project (ELP) is installed in the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in […]

(Natural News) American researchers have improved upon their earlier graphene-based lubricant. Their revised formula can actually generate itself and has a longer useful lifespan compared to other solid lubricants, an article in Nanowerks reported. Superlubricity is a state where there is very little friction. A surface coated by a superlubricant is very slippery and barely […]

(Natural News) From the forests of Finland comes a new product made from the most common waste material of the wood industry. A startup company is turning wood pulp into a fabric that could become a viable alternative to cotton, an article in Fast Company stated. Spinnova set up its brand new factory in Jyväskylä. […]

(Natural News) The next time your coworker forgets to take a shower or puts on some awfully strong perfume, you can air your complaints while brandishing the newest smell detector from Japan to prove your point. An article in Sora News 24 reported that this handheld device can accurately grade the strength of the smell […]

(Natural News) There is still a lot to learn about good old H20. An article in News Wise stated that researchers have uncovered new properties of water molecules that have previously escaped notice for almost a hundred years. In its liquid form, water is good at transporting the protons and hydroxide ions produced by the […]

(Natural News) Normal battery materials have pretty much hit their limit in terms of storage capacity and charging speed. U.K. researchers have turned to unorthodox options, such as niobium tungsten oxides, which can be used to make rapid-charging electrodes, an article in Science Daily stated. These crystalline materials cannot store more energy than their conventional […]

(Natural News) Heliophiles are in for a treat. UV Sense, a recently launched sensor, can alert users when they’ve had too much exposure. UV Sense is a battery-free device that can fit on a thumbnail, and it was designed to detect radiation from the sun. The sensor can change color to indicate the radiation levels of […]

(Natural News) In response to all of the fake honey that have been infiltrating the market for the longest time, Spanish researchers have come up with an electronic tongue that can tell the difference. An article in Alpha Galileo reported that the device is inexpensive, is quick to pick up on the presence of adulterated honey, and […]

(Natural News) Home healthcare is a booming industry – thanks, in part, to the elderly population’s steadily growing numbers. And to keep up, new technologies are being developed to make self-care more accessible and easier to understand. For those who want to take care of themselves in the comfort of their own home in the […]