Jelly batteries are at the forefront of a technological revolution, promising to transform soft robotics, wearables and neuroscience with their unique properties and potential applications. These innovative energy sources, inspired by the natural world, offer a new approach to creating flexible, durable and biocompatible electronics that can significantly impact various industries. Turning to nature for … Read more
Briefly: Plug-in hybrid sales have more than doubled from last year, but the planned end of a tax rebate could put a damper on that. The motor industry is pushing for the rebate to be extended as part of wider efforts to cut emissions. What is expected next? The fringe benefit tax exemption for plug-in … Read more
1.3 billion year old iron ore from the Hamersley Province. Credit: Liam Courtney-Davies, Curtin University Research led by Curtin University reveals that the largest iron ore deposits on Earth – in Western Australia’s Hamersley Province – are about a billion years younger than previously believed, a discovery that could greatly boost the search for more … Read more
Could a robot that mimics a climbing and walking lizard provide new insights into the evolution and advantages of different locomotion in humans and other animals? The answer is yes, according to a new international, interdisciplinary study published overnight in Nature Robotics, co-authored by Dr Christofer Clemente of the University of the Sunshine Coast. “These … Read more
Briefing Virgin Australia is cutting its service to Tokyo due to low demand and a slow recovery in Japanese inbound visitors after the pandemic. The airline is focused on profitability, quickly adjusting routes to meet demand, showing disciplined decision-making. Despite the cancellation, Virgin Australia continues its partnership with All Nippon Airways for non-stop Japan-Australia travel. … Read more
Interest in Earth-like planets orbiting within the habitable zone of their host stars has grown, fueled by the quest to discover life beyond our solar system. But the habitability of such planets, known as exoplanets, is affected by more than just their distance from the star. A new study by David Alexander and Anthony Atkinson … Read more
Personalization Enablers include data-driven insights and martech investments. MacGregor is coy about the mix of solutions Amaysim has in the stack, calling it telecom’s “secret sauce,” although it has been publicly reported that Twilio Segment, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe Experience Manager, Kapello and Google Ads are in the mix at Amaysim during the last few … Read more
By Duncan Evans For Nca Newswire Published: 7:16 a.m. EDT, July 22, 2024 | Updated: 07:20 EDT, July 22, 2024 One of Australia’s biggest banks has just handed out a surprise gift to house hunters trying to close on a home of their own. NAB has cut its three-year fixed rate for home loans by … Read more
USC scientists have discovered a way to turn the body’s B cells into tiny surveillance machines and antibody factories that can pump out antibodies specifically designed to destroy cancer cells or HIV, two of medicine’s most formidable foes. . The research, published today in Nature Biomedical Engineering, describes a technique for editing the genes of … Read more
In this interview, Medical News speaks with LexisNexis® Risk Solutions’ Healthcare Business about optimizing clinical trial review and digital health programs through a better understanding of consumer-endorsement data. How are consumer-approved data currently being used in the context of clinical trials and digital health programs? Consumer consented data refers to personal information that individuals have … Read more