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Treatments for HIV could stop the coronavirus

Doctors at Cotugno Hospital in Naples have observed that HIV patients are not infected with the new coronavirus, suggesting the effectiveness of antiretroviral drugs The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is not stopping and doctors are working relentlessly to find drugs that can improve the health of the most…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Cleaning smartphones protects against coronavirus

Apple also invites you to clean our smartphone screens for proper hygiene in order to limit the spread of the new virus It’s the little gestures that make all the difference. We’ve already explained how banknotes are one of the coronavirus’s most dangerous vector of transmission. Now we focus on…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Coronavirus, stress and panic lower immune defenses

Several studies have proven the existence of a strong correlation between the human psyche and the state of health. In detail, it is widely demonstrated that excessive stress production produces hormones that immunodepress the body, eventually weakening it.

Giovanni Sapere

Health

Coronavirus: avoiding the banknotes limits the contagion

Using masks and gloves and coughing in the elbow is not enough, we must reduce the use of cash to limit the spread of the virus The invitation is to reduce cash payments and pay with credit cards, debit cards, ATMs and all other alternatives. Using the mask does not protect against contagion as much

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Eureka!

Coronavirus, the artificial intelligence for immediate diagnosis

The big online trading company has developed an artificial intelligence algorithm to diagnose the infection of the new coronavirus in just 20 seconds A new means to help hospital facilities during the Coronavirus emergency comes from China. The Alibaba group is a world colossus, famous for…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

Invented the ecological concrete that bends

The material is cement free and produced from industry waste ashes at room temperature, reducing carbon dioxide emissions Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in construction because of its incredible strength under stress. However, current constructions are vulnerable to lateral…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Eureka!

The new robotic arm is inspired by octopuses

For the first time an arm has been designed that combines the rolling and adhesion properties of octopus tentacles Nature is once again a source of inspiration for new and interesting technologies. The field of robotics is among those that benefit the most. In this case, the animal taken as an…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

Wood gives concrete a second life

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a recycling method for concrete through the addition of waste wood which produces a new construction material Concrete is one of the most widespread materials on the planet. It is used for the construction of structures such as skyscrapers,…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Eureka!

From today, esophageal cancer can be detected with a breath test

The test, alternative to endoscopy, reacts to certain volatile organic compounds closely related to the risk of developing esophageal cancer Esophageal cancer is a very difficult tumor to detect in the early stages. The diagnosis often comes only when the disease is at an advanced stage and…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Fashion

Skyscrape automatically becomes warmer when the temperature drops

The fabric of this new jacket is transformed in response to the change in temperature, when the temperature drops the fabric is transformed again providing greater insulation Innovation involves all fields, including fashion and clothing. Some examples are a super durable shoes or an ecological…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Invented a sensor that advise heart failure

The self-adhesive bandage accurately predicts a worsening of the heart health of repeat offenders several days before the most obvious symptoms appear Heart failure has a big impact on our health. In the United States, for example, 6.2 million people suffer from heart failure and the associated…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Gadget

Tozuda invents a helmet sensor that saves athletes from hidden trauma

The Philadelphia-based company has developed a sensor that changes colour when it registers an impact, alerting athletes to possible head trauma, even if asymptomatically Sports such as American football or hockey generate a lot of physical stress in athletes. Among the most serious consequences…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Chemistry

Rechargeable Lithium metal batteries soon available thanks to ultrasounds

Researchers in San Diego have developed an ultrasonic device that applied to lithium metal batteries increases their life, charge and capacity The development of batteries is a very lively field, whose importance was recognized by the award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019. The most…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

Odd.Bot removes weeds and replaces herbicides

The Dutch company has invented a robot that recognizes weeds and removes them from the ground automatically, eliminating the use of chemicals Robotics is influencing all aspects of everyday life. Technological development is making autonomous devices widely present in several fields of work and…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

This artificial bandage helps the healing of cardiac tissues

The conductive material provides a basic structure where new heart cells can form inside and mimics the properties of cardiac tissue Polyester-based polymers are known to be bio compatible and are commonly used in medicine. However, the material is not strong enough to withstand the constant…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Events

MTE 2020: Malaysia “awards” inventors

Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) is one of the most important Asian events dedicated to inventions and inventors: the 2020 edition will take place from 20 to 22 February in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lampur.

Giovanni Sapere

Chemistry

The super thin touchscreen printable like a newspaper

A group of Australian researchers invented a new method to produce thin, transparent and foldable layers of conductive materials that can be used as newspaper sheets Take an old material and radically transform it to obtain completely new properties. The way of reinventing is another path to make…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca