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  Researchers at the ​​Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland have developed a flexible, flowerlike device that can be inserted through a tiny hole in the skull and attached to the brain to help treat conditions like epilepsy.  The project was initiated after a neurosurgeon approached Stephanie Lacour, director of the EPFL Center for Neuroprosthetics, seeking a minimally invasive method to deploy a large cortical electrode array without damaging the brain. Cortical electrode arrays measure, map, or stimulate the brain and have been used in patients with neurological injuries or disorders. Though variations of the technology have been  around for decades , current devices come with a fair amount of limitations.  In a study Lacour and her team published this month , they write that other arrays often “require trade-offs among cortical surface coverage, spatial electrode resolution, aesthetic, and risk consequences.”  2023 EPFL / ALAIN HERZOG “Mini...

  Where one person sees a sheet of tissue paper, Copenhagen-based artist Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen sees a canvas for a   massive sunflower display . And for Lewis Miller, a designer in New York, a trash can is so much more than a place to toss garbage — it’s a destination for an   absolutely epic flower installation . Welcome to the world of floral art: where every petal is celebrated in a unique and wonderful way.  Just like flowers, floral art comes in many forms. Some artists bring their creations to life with materials like paper, metal, and sugar, while others embrace dried petals and, of course, fresh blooms. The vases are equally as varied. Arrangements blossom in blocks of ice, picture frames, food trucks, and more.  The talented floral artists we rounded up below demonstrate the power of creativity and the beauty of nature. So next time you pick up a bouquet from the grocery store, consider letting your imagination take the lead. What might you crea...

  Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have developed a revolutionary desalination system inspired by the ocean and powered by the sun — and it could produce drinkable freshwater that is more cost-effective than tap.  In a  recent study , the researchers describe a passive device that takes in saltwater and uses natural sunlight to heat it. The unique design enables water to circulate in a way reminiscent of the ocean’s circulation, thus facilitating the evaporation of water and leaving salt behind. The resulting vapor is then “condensed and collected as pure, drinkable water,” while the remaining salt continues to flow to prevent clogging issues, per a  press release  from MIT. “When seawater is exposed to air, sunlight drives water to evaporate. Once water leaves the surface, salt remains. And the higher the salt concentration, the denser the liquid, and this heavier water wants to flow downward,” ...

  The side part has been   a popular way to style hair for decades , but it’s taken a hit in recent years, with Gen Zers famously flocking to social media to declare the lookstyle officially “out” and beseeching millennials to   switch to a middle part . As fashion trends are wont to do, however, the side part appears to be having a resurgence. Tastemakers have been  wearing their hair to the side on red carpets  this year — and even members of the younger generations have been moving away from parting their hair down the middle. Thankfully for those who enjoy staying in vogue, there are benefits to changing hairstyles, and they aren’t limited to simply upping your cool factor,  CBS News reports . “If you put your hair the same way all the time, then certain hairs are probably going to be subjected to repeat trauma,” dermatologist Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce explained to the outlet. “So if you always put your hair in the middle, then you’re probably going t...

  Camping — whether in an RV in the desert or the open air on a beach — is an opportunity to commune with nature, check in with yourself, make memories with friends, or all of the above. But as any old hat will tell you, a large part of ensuring your experience goes smoothly is bringing the right gear.  We’re outdoor enthusiasts here at Nice News, so the following roundup of camping essentials includes quite a few tried-and-true recommendations. Consider letting it serve as a supplement to your packing checklist; we’ll even throw in some  wool socks  and  bug spray  for good measure.  Coleman Skydome Tent  COURTESY OF COLEMAN First things first. The right tent can make or break your entire stay, and we have an expert, in-house tip: Always size up. If there are two of you, for example, opt for a four-person tent. Coleman’s Skydome line is a trustworthy choice for quality and comfort, and this model is weatherproof, can be set up in five minutes, an...