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Bendy camera the width of a human hair can take accurate 3D images
New Scientist - 31 Jul 2021 10:00
A tiny flexible camera made from an extremely thin fibre-optic cable can transmit accurate 3D images in real time. It could eventually be used in surgery or surveillance
What's the hottest temperature the human body can endure?
Live Science - 31 Jul 2021 13:00
Here's the highest temperature and humidity level that people can tolerate.
Dual-Drug Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
Neuroscience News - 31 Jul 2021 23:58
A new dual-drug therapy for alcohol use disorder appears to be effective and has fewer side effects or complications compared to other medications used to treat AUD.
Drug That Slows Progression of ALS May Provide the Same Benefit for People With Alzheimer's
Neuroscience News - 31 Jul 2021 23:14
Riluzole, a drug commonly prescribed to slow the progression of ALS, appears to slow brain metabolic decline and improve cognitive performance in those with mild Alzheimer's disease.
What's happening inside Simone Biles' brain when the 'twisties' set in?
Live Science - 31 Jul 2021 18:38
Here's what happens inside Simone Biles' brain when the twisties set in. And for a gymnast like her, the disorientation can be dangerous, experts say.
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through July 31)
Singularity Hub - 31 Jul 2021 16:00
ROBOTICS This Robot Made a 100,000-Domino 'Super Mario Bros.' Mural in 24 Hours I. Bonifacic | Engadget “Created by YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober, the Dominator is the result of more than five years of w...
Wearable devices could use your breathing patterns like a password
New Scientist - 31 Jul 2021 10:00
Subtle patterns in the way we breathe can be used to generate a secure password to keep paired smartwatches and smart phones safe from hackers