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Scientists make a 'major discovery' that could slow down the ageing process
- Researchers from the University of Cologne discover that gene transcription becomes faster and less precise with age, potentially leading to disease.
- The team also found that previous studies on ageing only focused on differential gene expression, ignoring the changes in the transcription process itself.
- Insights from the study could ultimately help reverse or stop age-related decline by understanding transcription and gene activation.
- The "machine" responsible for making the transcription copy of gene sequences is called Pol II, and accelerated transcription due to ageing causes it to make more mistakes, leading to bad copies and potential disease.
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World’s first solid-state speakers may transform earbuds
- xMEMS Labs introduces the world’s first solid-state speakers that use micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) to micro-spray sound into ears, a major shift from the traditional coil and magnet-powered speakers.
- The Cowell, Montara Plus, and Skyline DynamicVent are the world’s smallest solid-state micro speaker, world’s highest output, and have vents for advanced adaptive noise-canceling respectively, providing a better sound experience.
- xMEMS speakers are 40% smaller than traditional drivers, 90% lighter, and more durable due to no moving parts, supporting high-res audio and audiophile specs.
- Company announces shipment of new speaker components with pro-level audio technology.
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Surat students develop robot that can walk like a human and pull a rickshaw
- Four students from Surat make waves in the tech industry with their innovative robot that can walk like a human and pull a rickshaw, created in just 25 days and at a cost of Rs. 30,000.
- The students conducted an in-depth study of human legs and walking patterns to design the robot, which has successfully undergone road tests and is intended for use in various fields.
- The prototype robot is not yet complete, with work remaining on its leg, hand, head, and face, but the students are optimistic about its potential.
- This achievement highlights the potential of robotics to positively impact the world, and the creativity and skill of young students in India's tech industry.
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How typing and mouse clicks can detect your stress level
- Swiss researchers find that typing and mouse clicks can better indicate stress levels than heart rates.
- The study involved 90 participants who performed office tasks, and the researchers recorded their mouse and keyboard behaviour along with their heart rates.
- Neuromotor noise theory explains the link between stress and keyboard and mouse behaviour.
- The researchers are testing their model using data from Swiss employees to help workers identify stress early.
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11 teams to represent India at NASA Rover Challenge 2023
- 11 Indian teams, including three high school groups, set to compete at NASA Rover Challenge 2023 against 61 others worldwide.
- Teams to design, develop, build, and test human-powered rovers for challenging terrain at NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge.
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai is one of the team to participate in the competition for the first time with team name MOVIS inspired by Indian civil engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
- NASA Rover Challenge 2023 to be held from April 20-22 at the American agency's space & rocket centre in Huntsville, Alabama.
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CEO who spends $2 million annually to maintain 18-year-old body reveals his fitness device
- Bryan Johnson, 45-year-old CEO & tech billionaire who gained notoriety for spending millions to reverse his age, has revealed his latest fitness device that allows him to do the equivalent of “20,000 sit-ups” in 30 minutes.
- Johnson claims to have reduced his epigenetic age by 5.1 years through his health regimen and vegan diet, which is part of his "Project Blueprint."
- He spent millions of dollars developing an anti-ageing protocol and closely monitors his vitals with the help of ultrasounds, MRIs, colonoscopies and blood tests.
- Johnson's "Project Blueprint" aims to prove that self-harm and decay are not inevitable, and offers a range of products and services related to health and wellness.
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MIT researchers test over 1,000 Oreos to search for perfect method
- Crystal Owens, a PhD candidate in MIT have conducted a study of over 1,000 Oreos to determine the best way to eat the cookie.
- The study examined the equal distribution of the Oreo's creme when the cookie is broken apart.
- The team used a rheometer device to test the cookies, and discovered that nearly 80% of the creme sticks to only one side of the wafer.
- They also developed a simpler version of the rheometer, called the "Oremeter," which people can 3D print themselves to use on their own cookies.
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Indian origin scientist develops world's lightest paint which also repels heat
- Indian-origin scientist develops heat-repelling, multicoloured and environmentally-friendly paint that is the world's lightest paint.
- Professor Debashis Chanda of the University of Central Florida's NanoScience Technology Centre has used butterfly inspiration to create the first mass-produced, environmentally friendly, and multicoloured substitute.
- The lightweight paint is so efficient that only three pounds of it can cover a Boeing 747, which typically requires over 1,000 pounds of conventional paint.
- The product is still in the laboratory stage, and more work needs to be done before it can be mass-produced.
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IIT Madras researchers develop portable device to detect milk adulteration
- IIT Madras researchers develop a portable device that can detect adulterants in milk within 30 seconds.
- The 3D paper-based device can detect substances like urea, detergents, soap, starch, hydrogen peroxide, and more.
- The device is currently at technology readiness level (TRL) 3, and the researchers have filed a patent for it, the portable device requires just a milliliter of milk for testing and can be used at home.
- According to FSSAI, 41% of milk produced in India was adulterated in 2019, highlighting the need for quick and easy detection techniques.
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Mark Zuckerberg & wife Priscilla Chan invest $250 million in Chicago's new biohub
- Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan invest $250 million in a new biotech hub in Chicago.
- The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago will collaborate with the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to develop technologies for studying and measuring human biology.
- The initiative aims to embed miniaturized sensors into tissues to gain unprecedented understanding of how healthy and diseased tissues function.
- Biohub Chicago will employ 30 to 50 employees in an innovation hub in Chicago, which aims to become a leading biotech market with its top universities, central location, and large population.
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Is this the future of smartphones? 'Father of the Cell Phone' reveals jaw-dropping prediction
- Marty Cooper, considered the father of the cell phone, predicts that future generations will have devices embedded under the skin of their ears.
- These devices will not need to be charged, as the body itself will act as the perfect charger.
- Cooper acknowledges that he could never have imagined phones evolving into the powerful portable computers they are today.
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Kiss virtually! Chinese web-based kissing device creates buzz on social media
- The Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology in China has patented a "kissing device" that has caused a buzz among Chinese social media users.
- The device is marketed as a way for long-distance couples to share physical intimacy, as it can mimic a real kiss by replicating the pressure, movement, and temperature of a user's lips.
- Equipped with pressure sensors and actuators, the device can also transmit the sound the user makes.
- Users can use the device by downloading a mobile app and plugging it into their phone's charging port, and after pairing with their partner, they can transmit replicas of their kisses to each other during a video call.
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McKinsey to cut 2,000 jobs in one of its biggest layoffs: Reports
- McKinsey & Co is reportedly planning to cut around 2,000 jobs, primarily in its support staff, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News.
- The move is said to be part of the consulting giant's Project Magnolia, which aims to restructure the way its non-client-serving teams operate to better support and scale with the firm.
- The layoffs follow similar moves by other professional services firms, including KPMG, which recently announced plans to cut nearly 2% of its US workforce.
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RBI to launch QR code-based coin vending machines
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to launch QR code-based coin vending machines.
- The machines will make it easier for people to obtain small change.
- The QR code-based system will make transactions quicker and more convenient.
- The launch of these machines is part of the RBI's effort to promote digital transactions and reduce dependence on cash.
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