videoEndmyopia claims to reverse nearsightedness naturally (but science remains skeptical)
Endmyopia claims to reverse nearsightedness via active focus, but studies suggest under-correction may worsen vision.
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A fully synthetic scaffold grows brain-like tissue without animal coatings
UC Riverside researchers report a fully synthetic scaffold that grows functional brain-like tissue without animal-derived materials or added biological coatings.
Google Scholar Labs helps researchers ask full questions
Google Scholar Labs lets users ask full research questions in plain English and find papers with short explanations. It may make early research easier, but it does not replace critical reading or guarantee complete coverage.
videoSnap’s 2026 ‘Specs’: AR glasses with built-in AI and WebXR support
Snap's consumer 'Specs' are launching in 2026, building on the 2024 developer kit. With deep AI, WebXR, and a new OS, this is Snap's bid to replace the smartphone.
MRI-guided cryoablation can destroy some tumours with less surgery
Sydney's Liverpool Hospital is using MRI-guided cryoablation to freeze selected tumours with live imaging. The method can mean less invasive care than open surgery for some patients, but it still uses skin-piercing probes and it is not painless or right for every cancer.
videoMonolithic domes use an air-inflated form, foam and concrete to create strong, energy-saving buildings
MonolithicDome.com presents a building system where a “Monolithic Dome” is a one-piece, thin-shell concrete structure that is insulated and reinforced. The shell’s curved shape and continuous concrete make it resistant to extreme weather and fire, while the insulated envelope helps…
videoComfort Block: new concrete block system helps people build strong, quiet homes faster with lower carbon
Comfort Block is a modular wall system made of precision ground concrete blocks. The blocks stack with glue, not wet mortar, which makes building simpler and faster than standard masonry. Once the first row is leveled, the rest of the…
OSBLOCK: modular wall system, interlocking insulated blocks help build faster walls with fewer energy leaks
OSBLOCK is a modular wall system made of two layers of rigid foam wrapped around a solid engineered wood core. Each 8-foot block interlocks with mortises and tenons, then tightens with a screwless clip, which keeps courses straight and speeds…
videoThe Perfect Block: wall building system made from recycled foam
The Perfect Block is a wall building system made from recycled foam and cement that is filled with steel reinforced concrete. This type of form is called an insulated composite concrete form, or ICCF. It creates a permanent insulated wall…