Poor sense of direction? Blame your brain compass

You might wonder what mice on a stage inside a 360-degree virtual-reality dome might have to do with dementia, but studying how the brain makes sense of changing visual cues could lead to better understanding of why people with cognitive loss feel lost.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingPoor sense of direction? Blame your brain compass

Metamaterial concrete lays foundation for smart, self-powered infrastructure

Traditional concrete is so last century. A team of engineers has created a concrete that is strong but flexible, can generate electricity and have its qualities fine-tuned for tailor-made builds. And one day it might even help guide driverless cars.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingMetamaterial concrete lays foundation for smart, self-powered infrastructure

Switching off gene makes cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy

Some cancer cells develop resistance to chemotherapy. Belgian scientists have investigated the cause of chemotherapy resistance and switched off the gene contributing to it, making cancer cells more sensitive to treatment.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingSwitching off gene makes cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy

SpaceX alums beat RV establishment to first electric camper van in US

Grounded RVs has presented a Ford E-Transit camper van it plans to have ready for delivery in a few weeks' time. An impressive smart RV with modular interior, the G1 camper van officially kickstarts the electric van life era in the US.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingSpaceX alums beat RV establishment to first electric camper van in US

Private Japanese spacecraft enters lunar orbit ahead of landing attempt

Japan may soon join a very exclusive club as its privately-led Hakuto-R Mission 1 lunar lander went into orbit around the Moon on March 21 at 10:24 JST after completing a controlled main engine burn in anticipation of a landing attempt in late April.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingPrivate Japanese spacecraft enters lunar orbit ahead of landing attempt