Sunday Special: Breakthrough therapy slows down Huntington's disease

Welcome back, Superhuman. A new breakthrough slows Huntington’s disease by 75%, your phones could soon have holograms, and a new bandage heals wounds much faster compared to standard treatments. It’s been another fascinating week of scientific discoveries.

SCIENCE SUNDAY

The most interesting scientific discoveries and breakthroughs this week

1. Breakthrough gene therapy slows Huntington’s disease by 75%: Scientists have announced promising results from a small clinical trial showing a new gene therapy reducing Huntington’s disease progression by 75% over three years compared to untreated patients. While the study has delivered encouraging results, scientists note that the small sample size and the treatment's complexity — requiring brain surgery that comes with a price tag of $2M or more — could limit accessibility for now.

2. Scientists find a way to put holograms on your smartphone: Researchers at the University of St Andrews have developed a pixel technology that combines OLEDs with holographic metasurfaces, potentially bringing true holographic displays to smartphones and other devices. The breakthrough removes some key technological barriers that have prevented holographic displays from reaching consumer applications, opening new possibilities for virtual reality, augmented reality, and next-gen smart device interfaces.

3. Startup uses AI to create "the least-psychedelic psychedelic": Mindstate Design Labs claims to have developed MSD-001, a psychoactive compound that produces the therapeutic brain effects of psychedelics without causing hallucinations or the intense "trip" experience. Using AI models trained on over 70,000 trip reports and biochemical data, the drug offers a potential pathway for patients who need psychedelic therapy but want to avoid the intense psychological experiences that tend to last for hours.

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NEW TECH

Our favorite new tech gadgets this week

1. MontBlanc Digital Paper: A luxury e-ink tablet for handwriting. It comes with a pen that offers 4,000+ pressure levels and syncs notes across phone and web apps.

2. Ultrahuman Home: A silent sensor that tracks your space for air quality, light, noise, humidity, and temperature. Then, it gives your room a real-time health score.

3. PixelMug P1: An AI-powered smart mug with a built-in pixel display. It displays custom art, reminders, games, and animations right on your cup.

4. XbotGo Falcon: A 4K AI sports camera that tracks players across 20 sports, locks onto jersey numbers, and auto-generates highlight reels.

SOCIAL SIGNALS

What’s trending in tech on socials this week

🚗 Speed Run: Reddit has been buzzing with news that Chinese electric car company BYD has shattered the speed record for a production car (electric or otherwise), clocking in at just over 500km/h. Watch the record-breaking moment here.

🕊️ Up and Away: YouTuber Brian Brocken has gone viral for finally completing a full-scale DeLorean lift off the ground and flying in a new video.

💤 Rise and Shine: China is reportedly testing lasers on the road to keep drivers from falling asleep. A video of the innovative technology is doing numbers on Reddit.

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ONLY GOOD NEWS

A healthy dose of optimism to kickstart your week

Smart Heal: Engineers at UC Santa Cruz have developed "a-Heal," an AI-powered smart bandage that speeds up wound healing by 25% compared to standard treatments. The wireless device uses a tiny built-in camera to monitor wounds every two hours, while its "AI physician" diagnoses healing stages and automatically delivers personalized treatments. The technology could potentially revolutionize care for chronic wounds and significantly improve treatment accessibility.

Bone Buffer: The next time you break a bone, the replacement might come from a printer. Chinese scientists claim to have developed a way to 3D print bioactive glass that could help bones heal and regenerate faster. In rabbit studies, the printed material supported bone cell growth longer than commercial bone substitutes. Researchers caution that larger animal studies and human trials are still needed before clinical use.

Cleanup Crew: Korean scientists have developed a solar-powered artificial plant that removes 95% of radioactive cesium from contaminated soil in just 20 days—a process that would take natural plants several months. The system requires no electricity or additional water, and its adsorbent leaves can be recycled multiple times, making it both practical and cost-effective for deployment at nuclear accident sites. It offers a breakthrough solution for cleaning up nuclear disasters without invasive soil removal.

SUNDAY SCIENCE TRIVIA

The 'Dancing Plague' of 1518

Don’t Cheat: You can read more on the strange phenomenon here.

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