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Science News for June 14, 2020


Circular reasoning: Spiraling circuits for more efficient AI

Scientists develop novel 3D-spiral circuit design for faster and more energy-efficient machine learning training. The design reduces interconnecting wiring needs and enhances algorithm accuracy up to 90%. This innovation may enable the next generation of energy-efficient AI devices.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·DateJun 14, 2020

Summer observation campaigns to study pollution in the Asian tropopause layer

Researchers used in situ observations and simulations to understand the composition and sources of aerosols in the Asian Tropopause Aerosol Layer (ATAL). They found that part of the aerosols were transported from the Earth surface and upper troposphere, influencing the ATAL's formation.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·DateJun 14, 2020
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

A salt solution toward better bioelectronics

KAUST scientists create first water-stable, n-type semiconducting polymer doped with ammonium salt, enabling stable conversion of ionic signals into electronic signals. The innovation has potential applications in glucose sensors, enzymatic fuel cells and monitoring ion channel activity.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 14, 2020

Later bedtimes fine for pre-schoolers if they get enough sleep

A new study led by Dr Melyssa Roy found that later bedtimes for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old aren't directly linked to an increased risk of obesity. The study revealed that these children slept for a longer duration, which may limit eating opportunities and reduce overall caloric intake.

SourceUniversity of Otago·JournalPediatric Obesity·DateJun 14, 2020

Home DNA test data wanted to boost coronavirus fight

Researchers are collecting DNA data from popular home genetic-testing kits to identify key genes involved in the body's response to Covid-19. The study, called Coronagenes, aims to understand why some people become ill while others remain symptom-free.

SourceUniversity of Edinburgh·DateJun 14, 2020
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

Advanced MRI scans may improve treatment of tremor, Parkinson's disease

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed new MRI techniques to more precisely target brain structures linked to Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. These methods, including diffusion tractography, aim to reduce adverse effects associated with previous treatments.

SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·JournalBrain·DateJun 14, 2020

A clique away from more efficient networks

Researchers developed a framework using graph theory to optimize digital communication networks, finding cliques within them for efficient data transmission and improvement in throughput by up to 30%. This approach has far-reaching implications for future networks, including the internet of things with larger volumes of data.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalProceedings of the IEEE·DateJun 14, 2020