First self-assembling DNA nanomotor runs on electricity

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed the world’s first electric nanomotors made of DNA. The self-assembling structures can be activated by an electric charge to spin a ratcheting rotor arm.

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Higher rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in dogs fed raw meat

A pair of new studies from researchers in the UK offer a warning to dog owners who frequently feed their pets raw meat. The research indicates pets fed raw meat diets were more likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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Music shows promising potential for slowing the progression of dementia

A fascinating new study has offered novel insights into what happens in your brain when you rock out to your favorite songs. And the findings raise some intriguing possibilities for unique dementia treatments in the future.

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Renault SpaceNomad camper descends the Swiss Alps for a bite of VW pie

After launching its Trafic SpaceNomad camper van in Switzerland in 2020, Renault brings the camper to additional European markets. The latest SpaceNomad offers an attractive alternative to the VW California, complete with solar power and four beds.

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Powerful new adhesive stays strong from freezing to boiling temperatures

A powerful new adhesive can grip strongly in extreme temperatures, from the deep freeze of liquid nitrogen to the sweltering heat of an oven. Better yet, it can be broken back down into its component parts and reused without losing strength.

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165-mile Project Skyway to become the world’s longest highway for drones

A stretch of airspace spanning 165 miles (265 km) across England is set to become the world's longest dedicated drone corridor, with the UK government approving plans for the initiative as part of a wider push into next-generation aviation.

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Mechanochemical breakthrough unlocks cheap, safe, powdered hydrogen

Australian scientists say they've made a "eureka moment" breakthrough in gas separation and storage that could radically reduce energy use in the petrochemical industry, while making hydrogen much easier and safer to store and transport in a powder.

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Tempest sixth-generation demonstration fighter to fly by 2027

The sixth generation of supersonic stealth fighter planes is on its way. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that the British-led Future Combat Air System initiative's Tempest fighter program will fly a combat air demonstrator by 2027.

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Discovery of genetic connection between Alzheimer’s and gut disorders

A new study has furthered our knowledge of the relationship between gut health and Alzheimer's, by demonstrating what's described as a clear genetic link between the two while also pointing to the potential for new treatments.

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Scientists hack fly brains to make them remote controlled

Researchers at Rice University have shown how they can hack the brains of fruit flies to make them remote controlled. The flies performed a specific action within a second of a command being sent to certain neurons in their brain.

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