Designing new ultrasound imaging tools with Lego-like proteins
Imaging specific cells and molecules deeper in the body
Ultrasound jump-starts brain of man in coma
New non-invasive technique may lead to low-cost therapy for patients with severe brain injury — possibly for those in a vegetative or minimally conscious state
The first autonomous soft robot powered only by a chemical reaction
The 3D-printed “octobot” is powered by oxygen released from hydrogen peroxide and controlled by microfluidics — no electronics
A possible habitable planet is only four light-years away, astronomers discover
Proxima b’s estimated temperature would allow for a liquid state on its surface, placing it within the “habitable zone” around the star (assuming water is present) — Hawking’s $100 million Breakthrough Starshot vindicated
Beyond Wi-Fi
Two low-energy innovations that promise to transform home and business data communications
Neuroscientists identify cortical links to adrenal medulla (mind-body connection)
May help explain why meditation and exercises such as yoga and Pilates can be helpful in dealing with stress
Mayo Clinic, collaborators working to advance aging research via clinical trials
Aging is the largest risk factor for most chronic diseases, and care for the elderly currently accounts for 43 percent of the total health care spending in the U.S. — about 1 trillion dollars a year
