AI Robots Traverse Through Unfamiliar Terrain Without Falling
A team of researchers from UC Berkeley, Facebook, and Carnegie Mellon University have collaboratively built a new class of AI-supported legged robots namely Rapid Motor Adaptation (RMA). The robots are equipped to traverse through unfamiliar terrain such as sand, mud, tall grass and dirt piles without falling. It has achieved a 70% success rate while walking down steps and 80% while navigating over piles of cement and pebbles.
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Robots, Researchers, Facebook
Courtesy: Berkeley Engineering
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New Human Species Discovered Resembling Mankind 'Dragon Man'
A skull, recently discovered in North-Eastern China represents a new species of ancient people, resembling humans than Neanderthals. Scientists revealed that the skull conserved for more than 140,000 years, can alter the basic understanding of human evolution. The Researchers' team calls the species as 'Homo longi' or 'Dragon Man', because of its origin of discovery.
Tags: ancient, Researchers, China, Dragon man, Neanderthal
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COVID-19 Jab Has No Impact Over Male Sperm Quality, Study Says
The researchers at the University of Miami has confirmed that Coronavirus vaccines do not have any side effect on the male fertility. However, the study was done over 45 men and the quality of sperms remained healthy before and after taking two doses of the mRNA vaccine. Reportedly, the vaccines contain mRNA and not the live virus, it is unlikely that it would affect sperm parameters.
Tags: Covid-19, sperms, Coronavirus, Researchers, Coronavirus Vaccines
Courtesy: Hindustan times
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Chinese Researchers Find 24 Coronavirus Genomes From Different Bat Species
Chinese researchers from Shandong University found twenty-four novel coronavirus genomes, one of which is genetically second-closest to the COVID-19 virus. The research was conducted as a response to WHO and various other countries demanding a probe in the virus's origin, and to find out how many types of Coronaviruses exist that are capable of infecting human beings. Reportedly the samples were collected from bats which live in the local… read-more
Tags: China, shandong university, Scientist, Researchers, bats, Lab leak theory
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Alzheimer To Get Cured Through Butterfly Tea Plant, Researchers Suggest
Bengaluru researchers have suggested butterfly tea plant as an aid for Alzheimer. Caused due to disruption in brain, the disease affects behaviour and memory of patient. Neha V Kalmankar, a Phd student at the National Centre for Biological Sciences highlighted the usage of plants to cure various diseases and the significance to find the medical purpose of plants. Cyclotides from plant has proven effective to cure Alzheimer patients.
Tags: health care, alzheimer's disease, Researchers, disease, medicine
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Indian Patents Filed Overseas Are More Quick, Successful: Study
A data analysis revealed that four of every 10 patents filed by Indians abroad get a nod while the same for domestic filing is one of 10. Experts cite haphazard, high filing cost and slow disposal behind the dismal state. While experts suspect serious bidders moving overseas due to cost, an official claimed more local filings are done to pip competition. Interestingly, foreigners filed more than 3.2 lakh applications of which 76,637 were… read-more
Tags: Patent, Patent Right, INDIANS, Researchers
Courtesy: The Times of India
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US University Suggests COVID-19 As Seasonal In Nature
Chicago’s University of Illinois, in its study, has held that COVID-19 is seasonal in nature. Analysing the epidemiological data from 221 countries, the study revealed a strong correlation between temperature and incidence, mortality, recovery and active cases. Moreover, while the temperature and latitude showed a significant correlation, longitude and climate variations did not show mutuality to support the hypothesis. However, the study… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Coronavirus, Seasonal, Researchers
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Malaysian Researchers Make Drone Parts From Pineapple Leaves
Malaysian researchers at Putra University have developed a material from pineapple leaves fibre that can be used to build drones or unmanned aircraft. Porject head Prof. Thariq said these drones have higher strength-to-weight-ratio and are cheaper, eco-friendly and easy to dispose. Reportedly, the prototypes of these eco-friendly drones stayed in air for 20 minutes and could fly up to a height of about 1,000 metres.
Tags: Malaysia, Researchers, Drone, eco-friendly
Courtesy: NDTV
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Jamia Develops COVID-19 Testing Kit 'MI-SEHAT' To Detect Virus From Saliva
Jamia Millia Islamia researchers, in collaboration with experts from other Institutes, have developed a saliva-based Covid-19 testing kit. The RNA extraction free, mobile-enabled technique will provide results in an hour. Abbreviated as MI-SEHAT (Mobile Integrated Sensitive Estimation and High-specificity Application for Testing), this can be used for outdoor and home-testing, and is user-friendly. Jamia VC Nazma Akhtar said the machine will… read-more
Tags: Jamia Millia Islamia, Researchers, Covid-19, New Delhi, Coronavirus Pandemic, Health Ministry
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Scientists Exhibit How COVID-19 Infects Respiratory Cells
Three researchers from Washington released microscopic images of the coronavirus infecting lab-grown respiratory tract cells. The images show large number of viruses that spread infection across tissues and to other human beings. Reportedly, the images were first published in the New England Journal of Medicine, and were later re-colourised for easier understanding. Researchers say that the images assert the need to wear masks to prevent the… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Coronavirus, Microscopic Image, Researchers
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