Getting water to drought-stricken areas is an increasing concern for scientists. In the future, desalination systems will become simpler and more accessible to get water to those who need it, but another solution could be to just pull water right out of the air. Engineers … [Read more...] about This gel film pulls drinking water from the air in even the driest places
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Scientists have figured out how to instantly cure hiccups
Scientists have designed a device that can get rid of hiccups and won't require you to hold your breath or recruit a friend to scare you: a drinking straw. What happens when hiccups, or singultus as it’s known in the medical world, start to plague you is the sudden contraction … [Read more...] about Scientists have figured out how to instantly cure hiccups
This self-watering soil hydrates plants all by itself
Researchers from the University of Texas have designed a self-watering soil that could provide plants with the on-demand hydration they need, even in dry climates. It may sound like something out of a sci-fi novel, the new soil uses moisture-absorbing gels to capture water from … [Read more...] about This self-watering soil hydrates plants all by itself
New data is rapidly improving our understanding of the Arctic’s permafrost
The Arctic covers about 20 percent of the planet, but we know very little about its soil, specifically its permafrost. This layer holds vast amounts of carbon, and thanks to researchers from the University of Texas, Austin, we now have a much more complete dataset on Arctic soil … [Read more...] about New data is rapidly improving our understanding of the Arctic’s permafrost
This ‘tattoo’ can help monitor your heart health
As any doctor will confirm ‘prevention is better than cure’. With heart disease becoming the leading cause of death around the world, being aware of your heart condition at any given moment could definitely alert you in the case of inconsistency. For this reason, engineers in … [Read more...] about This ‘tattoo’ can help monitor your heart health