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Scientists have taken inspiration from X-Men’s Cyclops and created a contact lens that points a red laser at what the wearer is looking at. The regular-size contact lens is fitted with a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) which points in the direction the user is looking. French engineers used off-the-shelf components to create a working … Read more
People who struggle to get a good night’s sleep are significantly more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, even if they are a healthy weight. A review of more than 1,000 scientific studies into diabetes found insomniacs were at a 17 per cent risk compared to good sleepers. Type 2 diabetes is linked in most … Read more
The proof that diet CAN beat diabetes: Study finds number of patients with pre-diabetes who develop the full disease halves in 20 years after drive to encourage healthier eating Pre-diabetes patients have raised blood sugars without reaching diabetic levels It is estimated that around 5 million people in the UK have pre-diabetes Number of people … Read more
Marie Osmond confirms she’s leaving CBS’ The Talk after just one season to ‘develop’ other projects By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 05:23 BST, 3 September 2020 | Updated: 05:31 BST, 3 September 2020 She joined CBS daytime show The Talk last year as replacement for the departing Sara Gilbert. But on Wednesday, Marie Osmond … Read more
Scientists claim to be able to identify Twitter trolls in 50 tweets using algorithms to that can detect ‘distinctive’ patterns of word repetition. The algorithms identify linguistic patterns in tweets in order to distinguish deceptive ‘troll’ messages – which aim to achieve a specific purpose while also masking that purpose – from those posted by … Read more
Materials scientists have created develop biodegradable flip flops made from algae to help reduce the amount of harmful plastic waste entering our oceans. The experts created polyurethane foams, made from algae oil, to meet commercial specifications for flip-flops and other footwear that is usually made from flexible plastic. Cheap and affordable flip flops, the world’s … Read more
Air Force awards $1.5 million contract to develop hypersonic Mach 5 plane for potential use in presidential fleet Atlanta-based Hermeus announced the Air Force investment on Thursday Company has a prototype hypersonic jet engine that can reach Mach 5 Reaches deal to develop concept for an executive jet seating 9 to 19 If successful, the … Read more
Lizzo strikes a first-look deal with Amazon Studios to develop streaming content: ‘I can’t wait to get started and share my vision with the world’ By Dan Heching For Dailymail.com Published: 22:41 BST, 6 August 2020 | Updated: 22:55 BST, 6 August 2020 Lizzo has reached a high-profile deal with Amazon Studios. The stuido now has … Read more
Art curators could face competition as researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) that can spot ‘hidden connections’ between paintings. Parallels in styles, themes and motifs can link artworks painted in vastly different points in time and space — and shine new light on both works. However, even the most knowledgeable of art critics could … Read more
Humans develop fine motor skills later than other primates because we have bigger brains that take longer to develop, biologists in Switzerland reveal. Although ‘a big brain equals great dexterity’, humans have to wait relatively longer to develop full dexterity, allowing us to tie shoelaces, hold a pen or use cutlery. Researchers at the University … Read more