Whatever our hands do—reaching, grabbing or manipulating objects—it always appears simple.
Virtual Human Hand Simulation holds Promise for Prosthetics
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New Genes Identified in Hearing Loss, Providing Treatment Hope
A new study published today in The American Journal of Human Genetics has identified 44 genes linked to age-related hearing loss giving a much clearer understanding of how the condition develops and potential treatments.
NASA’s TESS Mission Spots Its 1st Star-shredding Black Hole
For the first time, NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) watched a black hole tear apart a star in a cataclysmic phenomenon called a tidal disruption event.
Discovery in Gallium Nitride A Key Enabler of Energy Efficient Electronics
Gallium nitride, a semiconductor that revolutionized energy-efficient LED lighting, could also transform electronics and wireless communication, thanks to a discovery made by Cornell researchers.
UMD CONSERVE Center of Excellence Working to Ensure Water and Food Security and Protect Public Health in a Changing Climate
We’re running out of water to grow food.
AI Identifies Genes Linked to Heart Failure
Genetic research led by Queen Mary University of London could open the way to earlier identification of people at risk of heart failure and to the development of new treatments.
