An innovative device that captures and plays back dreams has been developed by Japanese researchers, providing fresh perspectives on the subconscious. The gadget, created by Professor Yukiyasu Kamitani at ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Kyoto, analyses brain activity as a person sleeps using artificial intelligence and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The neural activity of volunteers entering REM sleep was monitored for the study. Participants told researchers about their dreams when they woke up, which helped the researchers link certain dream themes to certai
A patient suffering from severe type-1 diabetes was supposedly cured by Chinese experts through the use of stem cell therapy, marking a first of its kind. A 25-year-old woman's blood sugar levels naturally stabilised after 2.5 months following a minimally invasive operation; she had been suffering from it for more than a decade before that. Researchers from Peking University and Tianjin First Central Hospital completed the brief procedure in just 30 minutes. The accomplishment was documented in the journal Cell and used islets produced from chemically induced pluripotent stem cells (CiP
Australian scientists have found an exciting discovery that could dramatically improve the treatment of chronic injuries and diseases such as diabetes. Researchers from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and the University of Adelaide have discovered a previously unknown cell type called "EndoMac progenitor cells," which could unlock novel healing mechanisms in animals. This discovery follows nine years of significant investigation. EndoMac progenitor cells, discovered in the outer layer of adult mice's aortas, have the unusual capacity to differentiate
Bayanat, an AI-powered geospatial solutions provider, collaborated with Yahsat to successfully launch the UAE's first Low Earth Orbit Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite. This milestone, achieved through ICEYE's collaboration and Exolaunch's launch of SpaceX's Transporter 11 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, represents a substantial increase in Earth observation capabilities. The Earth Observation Space Program seeks to create national capabilities in satellite remote sensing by providing regular, high-definition imagery for disaster management, marine surveillance, and smart
Scientists at JILA, a joint NIST institute, have presented the world's first nuclear clock, a significant advancement in timekeeping precision. Unlike atomic clocks, which rely on electrons, this clock uses signals from an atom's nucleus. The findings in Nature get us closer to achieving remarkable timekeeping accuracy. Unlike quartz wristwatches, which use crystal oscillations to determine time, atomic clocks employ laser light to transfer electrons between energy levels, resulting in higher precision. Nuclear clocks, on the other hand, go a step further by exploiting energy changes in th
According to CEO Takaya Taguchi, the Japanese startup Helical Fusion plans to launch the world's first steady-state nuclear fusion reactor by 2034, with commercial operations beginning in the 2040s. Despite 70 years of global research, developing a commercially feasible fusion reactor that powers the sun remains a challenge. Helical Fusion intends to develop a pilot reactor utilising the helical approach, which is a magnetic process capable of producing 50-100 megawatts. If successful, Japan, a major energy importer, might transition to energy production and export, considerably increasing
On Tuesday, Bengaluru-based Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) proudly announced the successful inaugural flight of India's first domestic unmanned bomber, the FWD 200B. According to FWDA Founder and CEO Suhas Tejaskanda, this cutting-edge Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is capable of flying at altitudes of up to 15,000 feet and is outfitted with advanced optical payloads for surveillance as well as missile-like weapons for precision air strikes and bombing operations. "The FWD 200B's aerodynamics, airframe, propulsion systems, control systems, an
Bayanat AI PLC and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) have successfully launched the UAE's first Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite in partnership with ICEYE. On August 16, 2024, SpaceX launched the satellite aboard Transporter 11 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It has established communication and started early activities. The SAR satellite represents a key milestone in the UAE's Earth Observation capabilities, allowing for high-resolution, continuous monitoring in all weather situations, day or night. ICEYE's technology outperform
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to deploy the Unified Lending Interface (ULI), a platform designed to facilitate seamless credit flow, particularly for small and rural borrowers. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced ULI during the RBI@90 Global Conference, describing it as a game-changer for India's digital infrastructure, complementing the Unified Payments Interface. ULI will facilitate the frictionless and consent-based sharing of digital information, like land records, between multiple data providers and lenders. This program is projected to dramatically reduce the time necessar
India achieved a significant milestone in its space adventure with the launch of RHUMI-1, the country's first reusable hybrid rocket. RHUMI-1, developed by Tamil Nadu startup Space Zone India in partnership with Martin Group, was launched from Chennai's Thiruvidandhai. It carried a payload of three CubeSats and 50 PICO satellites designed to collect data on global warming and climate change. The rocket, which is built for a suborbital trajectory and launched from a mobile launcher, has an innovative hybrid propulsion system that combines liquid and solid fuels to increase efficiency and lo