Dental implant could heal infected gums by generating electricity

While implanted artificial teeth do offer a longer-term alternative to dentures, they may need to be surgically replaced if gum infections occur. Scientists are thus working on a better implant, that would generate electricity via mouth movements.

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Study finds that moth wingtips serve as bat-foiling “acoustic decoys”

Because both bats and moths are nocturnal, bats use echolocation to zero in on the insects when hunting them in the dark. A new study, however, suggests that some moths have evolved special wingtips to avoid becoming a meal.

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Gartner: AI is moving fast and will be ready for prime time sooner than you think

Companies have two to three years to lay the groundwork for successful use of generative AI, synthetic data and orchestration platforms. Gartner analysts predict that numerous AI initiatives will move…

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Noatronic lets players control effects pedals wirelessly from a guitar

Back at the NAMM 2019 music gear expo, Denmark's Noatronic took Best In Show for a box that allowed players to control stomps on a board directly from an electric guitar. Now the company has teamed up with RTX to take the system wireless.

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Timber architecture competition showcases beauty and versatility of wood

The World Architecture Festival has announced its shortlisted projects for the 2021 Timber Prize. The competition recognizes superb buildings from around the world that highlight the beauty and versatility of wood as a building material.

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