Your science news and technology news centre
Welcome to planettech
PlanetTech aggregates the very best in science and tech news from around the web and presents it beautifully for your convenience.The EV Shift Could Prevent Millions Of Childhood Asthma Attacks
Posted in Medicine, Science on 6th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller
A widespread transition to EVs could avoid nearly 3 million asthma attacks and hundreds of infant deaths, in addition to millions of lower and upper respiratory ailments.
First Neuralink Patient Made A Full Recovery, But The FDA And Some Doctors Have Concerns About Patient's Long-Term Health
Posted in Science on 6th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller
"Higher resolution brain interfaces that are fully wireless and allow two-way communication with the brain are going to have a lot of potential uses."
Amazon’s Billion-Dollar Investment Arm Targets Generative AI In Robotics
Posted in Business, Hardware on 6th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller
Of the big tech companies Amazon has the most obvious practical need for robotics in its operations, which may shape its investments and even provide a ready market for new products in its warehouses or delivery vans.
Like A Child, This Brain-Inspired AI Can Explain Its Reasoning
Posted in Science, Software on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
They combined principles from the study of brain networks with a more traditional AI approach that relies on explainable building blocks.
The First 3D Printer To Use Molten Metal In Space Is Headed To The ISS This Week
Posted in Hardware, Science on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Further out, metal 3D printing could contribute to ESA's vision of a "Circular space economy," in which material from old satellites, spent rocket stages, and other infrastructure is recycled into new structures, tools, and parts as needed.
Dreams May Have Played A Crucial Role In Our Evolutionary Success As A Species
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
This pattern suggests that dreams might play a crucial role in emotional regulation, transforming threats into manageable situations and reducing anxiety.
Elon Musk Says First Neuralink Patient Can Move Computer Cursor With Mind
Posted in Business, Medicine, Science on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Decoding anything more complicated than basic motor signals or speech will likely require recording from many more neurons in different regions, most likely using multiple implants.
AI Is Everywhere-Including Countless Applications You've Likely Never Heard Of
Posted in Hardware, Software on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
As various AI technologies continue to progress, we'll only see an increase of AI use in many industries.
Scientists 'Astonished' Yet Another Of Saturn's Moons May Be An Ocean World
Posted in Science on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
We know there is an abundance of ice in the outer solar system, from moons to comets. Interior ocean worlds depend on another source of heat-gravity.
It Will Take Only A Single SpaceX Starship To Launch A Space Station
Posted in Hardware, Science on 26th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Spaceflight is much cheaper these days thanks to SpaceX driving down launch costs, and the ability to launch pre-assembled space stations could further slash the overall bill.
Chronic Stress Increases Risk Of Cancer Metastasis
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Stress can make body tissues more susceptible to metastasis.
TIL Therapies: The Impact On Cancer Research
Posted in Medicine on 24th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
The biotech industry has been restless the past few weeks anticipating the entry of the first-ever tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy into the market.