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Researchers Develop Neuromorphic ‘E-Skin’ to Give Humanoid Robots Pain Reflexes
A new neuromorphic “electronic skin” developed by scientists in Hong Kong brings robots closer to human-like touch and pain perception. The layered e-skin converts pressure into neural-style pulses, distinguishing gentle contact from harmful force. When pressure exceeds a pain threshold, the system bypasses the main processor to trigger instant...
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New Gel-Based Robotic Skin Feels Touch, Heat, and Damage Like Human Flesh
Scientists have created a groundbreaking gelatin-based robotic skin capable of sensing touch, heat, and physical damage like cuts or burns. Developed by a team including Dr. Thomas George Thuruthel from University College London, the skin uses a single conductive layer embedded with electrodes to detect and classify stimuli. It was tested through p...
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Researchers Challenge Claims of 'Leather-Like' T. rex Skin
VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd claim to be producing luxury fashion accessories using lab-grown "T. rex leather" made from fossilized collagen. The product is marketed as a sustainable, cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather. However, palaeontologists strongly dispute the claim, citing the lack of dinosaur DNA and pre...
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Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
A genetic study analysing 348 ancient DNA samples reveals that most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes well into the Iron Age. Although genes for lighter pigmentation appeared around 14,000 years ago, they remained rare until about 3,000 years ago. Lighter skin may have been advantageous for vitamin D production, while lighter eyes...
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Small Carnivores Were Crucial for Early Levant Diets, Claims New Study
Small carnivores like red foxes and wildcats were integral to the diet of early Neolithic societies in the Levant, according to recent findings from Aḥihud, Israel. Analysis of animal remains revealed the practice of skinning for fur and butchering for meat. These discoveries suggest a broader role for these small animals, previously seen only as...
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Robots May Soon Detect Emotions by Measuring Your Sweat, Scientists Say
According to research published in IEEE Access, scientists have identified skin conductance as a potential method for robots to detect human emotions. By measuring changes in skin conductivity caused by sweating, robots could distinguish between emotions like fear, humour, and familial bonding. This study, conducted by Tokyo Metropolitan University...
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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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New Biosensor in Seatbelts Tracks Driver Stress and Health Levels
Researchers from the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University have developed a groundbreaking biosensor integrated into seatbelts. This innovative device monitors vital signs such as heart rate and respiration without direct skin contact, ensuring reliable performance even in moving vehicles and aircraft.
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17,000-Year-Old DNA of Ice Age Infant Reveals Dark Skin, Blue Eyes
Analysis of a 17,000-year-old infant’s remains from southern Italy sheds light on Ice Age ancestry and health. The infant, found in a Puglian cave, was likely around a year old at death and had distinctive traits—brown skin, blue eyes, and curly dark hair. His genome links him to Europe’s Villabruna lineage, suggesting their presence in south...
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New Patch Device Uses Electricity To Combat Harmful Skin Bacteria
Scientists have created a bioelectronic patch, BLAST, that uses mild electrical pulses to eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin. Tested on pig skin, this device has shown significant reductions in bacterial levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent infections from medical devices. The patch creates an acidic environment that inhibits biofilm ...
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Researchers Develop Neuromorphic ‘E-Skin’ to Give Humanoid Robots Pain Reflexes
A new neuromorphic “electronic skin” developed by scientists in Hong Kong brings robots closer to human-like touch and pain perception. The layered e-skin converts pressure into neural-style pulses, distinguishing gentle contact from harmful force. When pressure exceeds a pain threshold, the system bypasses the main processor to trigger instant...
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New Gel-Based Robotic Skin Feels Touch, Heat, and Damage Like Human Flesh
Scientists have created a groundbreaking gelatin-based robotic skin capable of sensing touch, heat, and physical damage like cuts or burns. Developed by a team including Dr. Thomas George Thuruthel from University College London, the skin uses a single conductive layer embedded with electrodes to detect and classify stimuli. It was tested through p...
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Researchers Challenge Claims of 'Leather-Like' T. rex Skin
VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd claim to be producing luxury fashion accessories using lab-grown "T. rex leather" made from fossilized collagen. The product is marketed as a sustainable, cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather. However, palaeontologists strongly dispute the claim, citing the lack of dinosaur DNA and pre...
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Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
A genetic study analysing 348 ancient DNA samples reveals that most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes well into the Iron Age. Although genes for lighter pigmentation appeared around 14,000 years ago, they remained rare until about 3,000 years ago. Lighter skin may have been advantageous for vitamin D production, while lighter eyes...
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Small Carnivores Were Crucial for Early Levant Diets, Claims New Study
Small carnivores like red foxes and wildcats were integral to the diet of early Neolithic societies in the Levant, according to recent findings from Aḥihud, Israel. Analysis of animal remains revealed the practice of skinning for fur and butchering for meat. These discoveries suggest a broader role for these small animals, previously seen only as...
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Robots May Soon Detect Emotions by Measuring Your Sweat, Scientists Say
According to research published in IEEE Access, scientists have identified skin conductance as a potential method for robots to detect human emotions. By measuring changes in skin conductivity caused by sweating, robots could distinguish between emotions like fear, humour, and familial bonding. This study, conducted by Tokyo Metropolitan University...
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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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New Biosensor in Seatbelts Tracks Driver Stress and Health Levels
Researchers from the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University have developed a groundbreaking biosensor integrated into seatbelts. This innovative device monitors vital signs such as heart rate and respiration without direct skin contact, ensuring reliable performance even in moving vehicles and aircraft.
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17,000-Year-Old DNA of Ice Age Infant Reveals Dark Skin, Blue Eyes
Analysis of a 17,000-year-old infant’s remains from southern Italy sheds light on Ice Age ancestry and health. The infant, found in a Puglian cave, was likely around a year old at death and had distinctive traits—brown skin, blue eyes, and curly dark hair. His genome links him to Europe’s Villabruna lineage, suggesting their presence in south...
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New Patch Device Uses Electricity To Combat Harmful Skin Bacteria
Scientists have created a bioelectronic patch, BLAST, that uses mild electrical pulses to eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin. Tested on pig skin, this device has shown significant reductions in bacterial levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent infections from medical devices. The patch creates an acidic environment that inhibits biofilm ...
