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Scientists Have Located The Brain’s On/Off Switch For Consciousness
Every one of us loses consciousness on a daily basis: it’s called sleep. But scientists have never understood which part of the brain controls when you’re conscious and when you’re not. Now, researchers seem to have found it by coincidence while studying an epileptic patient — and used electronic brain stimulation to flip the switch…
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Bio-Bots Powered By Real Muscle Can Walk On Command
University of Illinois engineers just showed off a new kind of robot that’s half animal, half machine. More specifically, it’s a tiny “bio-bot” that’s powered by actual muscle but supported by 3D-printed hydro-gels. And the best part is that it can be controlled by pulses of electricity.
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Dentists Found A Pain-Free Cavity Fix That Might Actually Work
Researchers from King’s College London just announced a new approach to fixing cavities that requires no injections, no drills and no pain. It’s just a little blast of electric current that encourages the tooth to self-repair. And they say it will be on the market in three years.
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This Self-Folding Lamp Definitely Paves The Way For Real Transformers
With countless wires protruding from the side, as a lamp, this creation from researchers at Harvard is a disappointment at best. But as a demonstration of future technologies that promise to revolutionise manufacturing — like printable, self-assembling electronics — it’s about as awesome as tech demos can get.