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Science News for June 25, 2023


Will robotic assisted in situ bioprinting become the next generation of surgical modality for cartilage repair?

The technique has the potential to overcome major shortcomings associated with conventional bioprinting, allowing real-time wound treatment and immediate anastomosis with native tissue. However, challenges remain, including integration with surrounding tissues and limited access to defect sites in articular joints.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJun 25, 2023

Wind farm noise exposure doesn’t wake people up from their slumber more than road traffic noise

A study by Flinders University researchers found that short exposure to wind farm and road traffic noise triggers a small increase in waking from slumber, fragmenting sleep patterns. However, wind farm noise wasn't more disruptive to sleep than road traffic, which was slightly more disruptive at higher audio levels.

SourceFlinders University·JournalApplied Acoustics·TypeCase study·DateJun 25, 2023

Henry VanBrocklin, PhD, FSNMMI, FSRS, receives SNMMI 2023 Paul C. Aebersold Award for Outstanding Achievement in Basic Nuclear Medicine Science

Henry VanBrocklin, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, has been recognized for his decades-long research on novel radiopharmaceuticals and their applications in medical imaging. He is being honored with the prestigious Paul C. Aebersold Award for his contributions to nuclear medicine.

A tailored and rapid approach for ozonation catalyst design

A new study employs artificial neural networks to predict and optimize ozonation catalyst performance based on data from 52 different catalysts. The approach integrates fluorescence spectroscopy to determine optimal impregnation concentrations and times, resulting in improved catalytic performance and removal of total organic carbon.

SourceChinese Society for Environmental Sciences·JournalEnvironmental Science and Ecotechnology·DateJun 25, 2023

COATS experiment revealed the three-dimensional structural image of the atmospheric boundary layer during haze pollution in the North China Plain

The COATS experiment revealed new insights into the physical mechanism and spatial structure of the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) during haze pollution in the North China Plain. The study found that mountain-induced vertical circulations can promote the formation of elevated pollution layers.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Earth Sciences·DateJun 25, 2023