Washington: Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are working on battery technologies that could help fight climate change. These batteries will increase the use of renewable energy and help combat climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide. This type of battery stores renewable energy generated by solar panels or wind…
Leads: Scientists have developed a saliva substitute that could bring relief to thousands of people suffering from dry mouth. Dry mouth is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth stop producing adequate amounts of saliva. The condition affects tens of millions of people worldwide and is usually seen in the elderly and…
British scientist, Alex Farrell is demonstrating this in practice with a mental health improvement ball. Photo: Courtesy of Medical News Network London: A PhD student in the UK has created a soft ball that can predict mental health by looking at breathing fluctuations and correlations as they come into the hand. A student at the…
The hand-held battery is prominent while the back side shows its core components. Photo: IIT Rome, Italy: Italian scientists have created a prototype of a battery that can be eaten. Dr. Mario Caroni of the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has developed a battery that works on the biochemical reaction (redox reaction) going on in…
Japanese experts have created a fluid-releasing lens that can relieve dry eyes from just the weight of the eyelids. Photo: Courtesy of Sci-Tech Daily Tokyo: Some people have abnormally dry eyes that require repeated eye drops. Under the same need, Japanese experts have developed self-moisturizing contact lenses. The contact lens developed by the Tirasaki Institute…
