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Your daily dose of Science and Tech
OpenHandProject: You can now 3D Print a Prosthetic Hand
The Open Hand Project aims to increase accessibility of advanced prosthetic hands to amputees through the development of the Dextrus hand, a low-cost robotic hand that provides similar functionality to a human hand. With plans to sell the hands for less than $1000 (£630), the Open Hand Project is open-source, allowing anyone to make and sell...
Boost Your Brain Health with Magnesium: The Key to Fighting Dementia
The Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU) conducted a study that discovered a correlation between increased magnesium intake and better brain health as individuals age. The research indicates that consuming more than 550 milligrams of magnesium each day can result in a brain age that is approximately one year...
New Technique for Choosing Baby’s Sex Raises Ethical Concerns, Study Finds
A recent study published in Plos One suggests that a new technique has been developed which is around 80% effective in producing babies of the desired sex. The researchers in the study separated and selected sperm based on whether they contained an X chromosome, which makes female offspring, or a Y chromosome, which makes male offspring. The...
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have created a material based on silica that can effectively absorb a broader range of harmful chemicals.
A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia have discovered a breakthrough that could lead to more effective water filters capable of removing a wide range of harmful chemicals, including "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are found in many household appliances and...