Bedside AI warning system for sepsis reduces mortality by nearly 20%

Sepsis is a life-threatening complication causes more than 250,000 deaths in the US each year, but a new AI system developed at Johns Hopkins University promises to make a real difference in this area, by catching key symptoms early on.

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Easyturn axle concept delivers a ridiculously tight turning circle

US/German auto parts company ZF has released an innovative strut suspension front axle concept that allows the front wheels to turn up to a ludicrous 80 degrees, delivering incredibly tight u-turns and extraordinary agility for parallel parking.

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Chemistry breakthrough offers unprecedented control over atomic bonds

In what's being hailed as an important first for chemistry, scientists have developed a new technology that can selectively rearrange atomic bonds within a single molecule, which could open up exciting possibilities in molecular machinery.

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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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