A massive database of mobile app designs has been created to help designers find cost-effective solutions, allowing for the automated exploration of less common screens and machine-learning models that can go beyond simple search interactions.
A multidisciplinary team has developed a novel platform to diagnose infectious diseases at the point-of-care using a smartphone and credit card-sized test kit. The system achieves detection limits comparable to laboratory-based methods in about 30 minutes, enabling rapid diagnosis and improved disease control.
Researchers aim to create a cyber network of 'things' that adapt as the mission evolves, with a focus on cognitive abilities and data fusion. The alliance will explore new predictive battlefield analytics and services, leveraging advancements in unmanned systems and machine intelligence.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new gene circuit design strategy that can predict gene circuit behaviors using an integrated modeling framework. The framework, developed by Associate Professor Ting Lu and his graduate students, has successfully predicted key host metrics for multiple bacteria, including Esche...
The new 'science camera' system enables accurate measurements of optical absorption spectra of colored liquids or optically scattered spectra of solid objects. This technology has significant potential for developing countries where access to healthcare is limited.
Researchers at the University of Illinois created a crawling robot inspired by origami structures and biological systems, such as Venus Flytrap movement and uni-flagellated bacteria swimming. The robot uses origami building blocks to mimic earthworms' gait and setae design for forward and turning motions.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new method to manufacture graphene using carbon dioxide, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals and producing a more environmentally friendly process. This breakthrough has significant implications for the production of graphene, a key material in sensors and flexible devices.
The new TRI Analyzer can perform lab-grade medical diagnostic tests on patient blood, urine, or saliva samples as reliably as clinic-based instruments. The device, costing $550, analyzes samples using the power of a smartphone's camera and illuminates sample fluids with an internal LED flash or external laser diode.
Researchers have developed a new technique to suppress scattering from material defects, improving the performance of sensors and communication systems. By inducing chirality in sound waves, they can reduce energy loss and increase data fidelity.
Researchers have theoretically predicted a new class of insulating phases, pinpointing potential locations in nature. These insulators generate quantized electric quadrupole or octupole moments, offering a significant theoretical breakthrough in condensed matter research.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have created a new optical mapping 3D display that reduces eye fatigue and discomfort in VR environments. The display method, called OMNI, uses spatial multiplexing to create multiple plane depths with correct focus cues for depth perception.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have designed a sound that is completely inaudible to humans yet is audible to any microphone. This technique, called 'BackDoor,' has numerous applications, including securing private conversations and protecting confidential meetings from electronic eavesdropping. The signal can also be used t...
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new nanoscale memory cell that holds promise for successful integration with superconducting processors. The device provides stable memory at a smaller size than other proposed memory devices, eliminating magnetic-field cross-talk and enabling faster and more powerful computing.
A new plasmonic sensor developed by researchers at the University of Illinois has been proven reliable to detect biomarkers for many forms of cancer, including lung and prostate cancers. The device uses a combination of plasmonic sensing and optical cavity properties to detect lower concentrations of biomarkers.
Researchers at the University of Illinois found that populations of E. coli evolved in two divergent paths, either improving swimming speed or growth rate, but not both, due to trade-offs. This study sheds light on how evolution proceeds when performance depends on multiple traits restricted by a trade-off.
Researchers at University of Illinois create first significant examples of optical crystallography for nanomaterials, improving precision of nanocrystal engineering and understanding of reactions. The new technique uses absorption spectroscopy to identify crystal type in liquid-dispersed nanomaterials, offering simple, accurate analysis.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have shed new light on the electronic properties of Sr2RuO4, a topological superconductor. At temperatures above its critical temperature, the material exhibits anomalous interactions between electrons.
New research shows that a small percentage of self-driving cars can significantly impact road flow, eliminating phantom traffic jams and reducing fuel consumption by up to 40%. The study demonstrates the potential for autonomous vehicles to regulate traffic flow and improve efficiency.
Optical isolators are crucial for signal routing and protection in photonic circuits. Researchers demonstrated complete optical isolation within any dielectric waveguide using a simple approach without magnets or magnetic materials. The technique achieves ideal characteristics such as zero loss and perfect absorption, expanding on-chip...
The study discovered genetically coupled promoters in viral-host networks, presenting an additional layer of regulation between virus and host. The findings reveal a mechanism for synchronizing gene expression in synthetic gene circuitry and provide novel design principles to reverse-engineer viral circuitry.
Researchers directly observed chiral currents in a 2-D integer quantum Hall system using an atomic quantum simulator. The team created a synthetic magnetic field and manipulated it to observe emergent behavior, showcasing the potential of this technique.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have synthesized carbon nanotube textiles that exhibit high electrical conductivity and extreme toughness, making them suitable for a range of applications in flexible electronics
Alpha-tin, commonly called gray tin, shows a novel electronic phase under strain, exhibiting massless Dirac fermions in three dimensions. This discovery holds promise for novel physics and potential applications in technology, including ultrafast electronic devices and spintronic devices.
Researchers at the University of Illinois created an exact model for diffusion in magnesium alloys, allowing for accurate predictions of impurity atoms' movement. This breakthrough could lead to the development of new lightweight structural metals for automotive and aerospace applications.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed IoT sensors that can be embedded in sports equipment to provide real-time analytics. These sensors, costing under $100, enable players and coaches to track movement and performance with high accuracy.
The paper provides a detailed protocol for building muscle-powered biological machines, enabling the creation of complex behaviors like self-assembly and adaptation. Researchers designed flexible 3D printed hydrogels and living cells to power 'walking' bio-bots, paving the way for applications in health, medicine, and environment.
Researchers have developed a new technique to track the movement of cancer cells using reversible, photo-luminescent carbon nanoparticles. The study demonstrates that these particles can be used for intracellular imaging and drug delivery tracking without photo-bleaching issues.
Researchers at University of Illinois developed a new approach to dynamically tune the micro- and nano-scale roughness of atomically thin MoS2, improving its hydrophobicity for various applications including waterproof electronics and medical devices. The study expands toolkit for tunable wettability of 2D materials.
Researchers developed a self-contained robotic bat with soft, articulated wings that mimic biological bats' key flight mechanisms. The robot's morphing skeleton and silicone-based membrane skin allow for smooth aerodynamic surfaces and safe collision detection.
Researchers optimized GaN-on-Silicon transistor composition to achieve high electron mobility, enabled by buffer layers that reduce strain and defects. The team achieved an electron mobility of 1,800 cm2/V-sec, paving the way for fully functional high-frequency devices for 5G applications.
Researchers at the University of Illinois used quantum simulation to replicate the properties of a topological insulator, directly observing its protected boundary state. This breakthrough enables further investigations into topological systems and their unique transport properties.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the petroleum industry. By altering the molecular structure of alkanes, they can significantly increase their flow rate, potentially reducing fueling times to mere seconds.
Researchers have developed a novel live-cell imaging method that allows for dynamic, high-resolution visualization of cell interactions. The Photonic Crystal Enhanced Microscope (PCEM) can quantify and measure cell adhesion, a critical process involved in cell migration, differentiation, division, and death.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered hot atomic hydrogen atoms in the thermosphere, a layer of the atmosphere above 250 kilometers. This finding contradicts previous assumptions and has significant implications for understanding atmospheric escape and the behavior of satellites in low Earth orbit.
The study introduces tunneling modulation of a quantum well transistor laser, enabling fast carrier transport and recombination. This technology relies on intra-cavity photon-assisted tunneling, which enhances optical absorption and modulation in transistors and lasers.
Researchers developed a machine learning classifier to discover membrane-active peptides with diverse sequences. The approach identified new peptides with broad biomedical implications, including immunotherapy and anticancer therapeutics.
University of Illinois researchers have developed a method to quantify drug delivery from nanoparticles inside a cell, providing new insights into the efficacy of therapy and mechanisms underlying cellular uptake. This breakthrough could lead to more effective treatments by controlling and manipulating drug release.
A new method for making green LEDs has been developed by researchers at the University of Illinois, enhancing their efficiency and brightness. By creating gallium nitride (GaN) cubic crystals grown on a silicon substrate, the team has achieved powerful green light emission for advanced solid-state lighting.
University of Illinois researchers have demonstrated doping-induced tunable wetting and adhesion of graphene, revealing its unique properties. The findings show that graphene can exhibit switchable hydrophobic and hydrophilic behavior, enabling the creation of reusable, self-cleaning sensors with potential energy savings.
Researchers developed a new technique for fast photonic sensing of freely flowing particles using an opto-mechano-fluidic resonator. The sensor measures compressibility and viscoelasticity of cells and bioparticles, which correlates with diseases like cancers and anemia.
University of Illinois researchers have created a simple and scalable graphene patterning technique using stencil masks fabricated via a laser cutter. This approach enables rapid design iterations and pattern replications, promoting cleaner quality graphene patterns without polymeric transfer layers or organic solvents.
Using ultrasonic signals, researchers demonstrated the possibility of high-definition video transmission through tissue for in-body communications with implanted medical devices. The study achieved data rates >30Mbps with low error rates, sufficient for real-time streaming.
A new approach to modifying 2D materials has led to an enhancement in the light absorption and stretchability of atomically thin materials. By engineering the two-dimensional material into three-dimensional crumpled structures, researchers achieved more than an order-of-magnitude enhancement in photoresponsivity.
Researchers propose an alternative Ebola entry screening policy in the US that incorporates social contact tracing risk levels, potentially reducing costs and improving public health outcomes. The study suggests this approach may justify additional data collection efforts to enhance public health decision-making.
MeCP2 binds genome-wide using DNA sequence features, revealing diverse modes of binding largely independent of methylation status. Local MeCP2 activities explain gene expression patterns in neurons.
Scientists have developed a method to infer protein folding landscapes directly from experimental data, providing new insights into the structure-function relationship. This breakthrough uses nonlinear machine learning and statistical thermodynamics to reconstruct the folding funnels of proteins.
Physicists have successfully simulated a disordered quantum system on the largest supercomputers, providing new insights into the many-particle problem. The researchers used controlled experiments and computer simulations to study the behavior of materials such as high-temperature superconductors.
Researchers developed a differential immuno-capture technology that can detect sub-populations of white blood cells, including CD4+ T cells, for AIDS diagnosis. The microfluidic biosensor achieved over 90% correlation with flow cytometers in clinical trials.
The University of Illinois team has developed a predictive visual data analytics tool called Flying Superintendent to streamline construction progress monitoring. This technology utilizes drone-based images and 4D BIM to quickly identify performance problems, allowing project stakeholders to prioritize issues and take corrective actions.
Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed a simplified approach to fabricating flat, ultra-thin optics using plasmon-assisted etching. This technique enables simple etching without hazardous chemical agents, greatly simplifying design iteration steps and reducing workload in cleanrooms.