Mice given ‘night vision’ by injecting nanoparticles into their eyes
28 February 2019
Thanks to nanotechnology mice can now see in infrared light – and they can read and respond to infrared cues in their environment
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Weekend lie-in can't undo the health damage caused by lack of sleep
28 February 2019
A lack of sleep is a risk factor for diabetes and obesity – and if you think you can compensate with a weekend lie-in, you are out of luck
Purple or brown? This 3D-printed cup changes colour in different light
28 February 2019
A 3D-printed goblet made with gold nanoparticles can look either purple or brown depending on the light, and its colour will never fade
Self-charging socks could track your exercise and power wearable tech
28 February 2019
Socks that charge themselves as you walk using static electricity can count your steps and may also be able to power wearable devices
Watching lots of TV may worsen memory in older people
28 February 2019
The more hours of TV people watch the worse their memory is six years later – but the explanation for the link is unclear
Earthquake-resistant paint could help brick buildings survive tremors
28 February 2019
Brick buildings could be made more earthquake resilient with a glass fibre paint. It improves their overall strength and helps them flex during shakes.
Second-ever pair of semi-identical twins identified in Australia
27 February 2019
The twins developed from a single egg fertilised by two different sperm, meaning unusually they share 75 per cent of their DNA
Malaria drugs for mosquitoes could help prevent the disease in humans
27 February 2019
Lacing mosquito nets with antimalarial drugs could help prevent the spread of malaria in humans, as mosquitoes become resistant to insecticides
