2024 Tech News in Review
Take Your Vitamins: Japanese researchers discovered that a simple Vitamin B supplement could be a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease. Butter from Thin Air: A company called Savor is creating sustainable and delicious food by transforming carbon dioxide from the air into lab-made butter and other fat-based products. Electro-therapy: Scientists at North Carolina State University developed an affordable bandage that uses an electric field to accelerate the healing of chronic wounds. Fireproof Wonder-Gel: In response to the escalating crisis of wildfires, researchers at Stanford University developed a groundbreaking water-enhancing gel designed to provide superior protection against wildfires. Perimeter Secured: A Florida-based company developed a novel technology capable of detecting explosives and firearms from hundreds of feet away, even through solid barriers. Smart Clothing: Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden developed a conductive silk thread that can harness body heat to generate electricity.
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