Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing a lightweight, flexible robotic arm that enables wheelchair users to safely grasp and carry objects out of reach. The project builds on origami-inspired designs and novel fabrication methods for modules made of lightweight plastics, 3D printed components, and sensors.
Researchers have introduced a new class of polymers called polythioenones, which are mechanically and chemically recyclable and suitable for 3D printing. These polythioenones demonstrate better mechanical properties than conventional polyolefins thanks to a special ring-shaped building block.
SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 13, 2025
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Researchers developed a 3D microscopic version of the human intestines on a chip, allowing for real-time examination of gut microbes' interactions with the human intestine. The 'Gut-Microbiome on a chip' model enables the study of complex interplay between gut microbes and health, facilitating targeted microbiome-based interventions.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 9, 2025
A new 3D bioprinted gastric cancer model successfully replicates the unique characteristics of individual patients' tissues, predicting drug responses and prognosis with high accuracy. This innovative platform enables rapid evaluation within two weeks, contributing to personalized cancer treatment development.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Science·DateFeb 7, 2025
Researchers at UC3M developed a new soft joint model that enables versatility of movement, adaptability, and safety in robots. The asymmetrical triangular structure allows for greater bending angles with less force, providing operational protection and increased safety in human-robot interactions.
A team of researchers has developed a novel model of the Blood-Brain Barrier, which mimics the complex structure of cerebral blood vessels. This breakthrough enables scientists to study neuroinflammation and develop new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalBiomaterials Research·DateFeb 3, 2025
Researchers found significant increases in crevasses at fast-flowing glaciers, with some sectors experiencing a 25% increase. This accelerated crevassing could further speed up the mechanisms behind the loss of ice from Greenland.
SourceDurham University·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeImaging analysis·DateFeb 3, 2025
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Researchers use generative AI to predict chromatin structures in single cells, overcoming limitations of existing experimental methods. The technique can generate thousands of structure predictions in minutes, enabling faster study of how 3D genome organization affects gene expression.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 31, 2025
Researchers at Mayo Clinic developed patient-derived organoid models to study uveal melanoma, a common type of eye cancer. These 3D models accurately represent the disease's genetic and biological characteristics, enabling better understanding and treatment development.
SourceMayo Clinic·JournalInvestigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science·DateJan 29, 2025
The collaboration aims to develop advanced 3D mini-brain models for replicating human brain architecture, enabling researchers to explore neurological diseases and screen drug candidates. The platform offers a high-throughput screening method for rapid testing of potential drug candidates.
SourceTerasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation·TypeNews article·DateJan 27, 2025
Scientists at the University of Lausanne used AI to simulate the last Alpine glaciation, finding ice covers 35-50% thinner than previous models. The new approach enables unprecedented accuracy and resolution, making it possible to describe complex topography numerically.
SourceUniversity of Lausanne·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 22, 2025
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Researchers developed an AI-powered technology that transforms low-resolution, label-free images into high-resolution, virtually stained ones without fluorescent dyes. This innovation delivers stable and accurate cell visualization, overcoming limitations of traditional imaging methods.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 16, 2025
The study uses GPR and laser scanners to create a digital map of the Castle's sub-surface, revealing underground cavities and passageways. The technology provides a historical record and allows for immersive experience projects combining history and innovation.
The KAIST research team developed a highly stretchable microelectrode array to monitor organoids' functions, enabling real-time analysis of their states. The technology showed promise in high-throughput drug screening applications, revealing changes in signal characteristics according to size and identifying potential drug interactions.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 14, 2025
A new study found that inhibiting TBK1 increases CAR-T cell activity and makes cancer cells more susceptible to immune cell targeting. The researchers used patient-derived organotypic tumor spheroids (PDOTS) models to investigate the mechanisms of treatment resistance in solid tumors.
SourceMass General Brigham·JournalCancer Immunology Research·TypeObservational study·DateJan 9, 2025
Researchers found that taller Japanese black pine trees have deeper roots, making them more resistant to disasters. Shorter trees are more likely to fall due to inadequate root growth.
SourceNagoya University·JournalJournal of Forest Research·DateJan 8, 2025
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Researchers at CAMERA have developed an open-source markerless motion capture system using computer vision and deep learning methods. The system estimates joint positions from regular 2D image data, providing unobtrusive analysis of body movements.
SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalScientific Data·DateDec 4, 2024
Researchers develop a simple fix to an existing technique, enabling the generation of sharp, high-quality 3D shapes that rival top model-generated 2D images. The new approach improves upon previous methods by avoiding costly retraining and complex postprocessing.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateDec 4, 2024
Researchers criticize the Digital Twin of Earth concept, highlighting the discrepancy between scientific models and reality. New computer models require new methods for appropriate data analysis and interpretation to ensure accurate knowledge and results.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·DateDec 2, 2024
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Researchers have developed a 3D artificial skin model with all three layers, simulating diseases and injuries more accurately. The model can replace animals in toxicological studies of medicines and cosmetics, enabling the development of new treatments without animal testing.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalCommunications Biology·DateNov 29, 2024
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that provides strong evidence for the cosmic censorship conjecture in three dimensions, suggesting singularities inside black holes will always be hidden. The model has implications for quantum gravity and advances efforts to understand thermodynamic properties of black holes.
Researchers developed a platform to produce mature, uniform organoids using a three-dimensional engineered membrane. This breakthrough enables consistent quality and improved efficiency for practical applications in clinical trials and drug development.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 25, 2024
Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University are investigating the complex relationship between fat tissue and colorectal cancer. The study aims to enhance knowledge of the tumour microenvironment, uncover new molecules crucial for cancer growth, and develop more effective treatments.
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A new mathematical model of prostate cancer has been developed, revealing key findings on genetic changes and tumour growth. The study shows that strong genetic changes are necessary for aggressive tumours to develop early in the course of tumour development.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalCell Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 14, 2024
A study published in PLOS ONE suggests that 12,000-year-old stones from Israel may have been used as spindle whorls to turn fibers into yarn, representing a key milestone in the development of rotational tools including wheels. The stones feature a circular shape with a central hole, allowing them to rotate faster and more efficiently.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateNov 13, 2024
NeuroMechFly v2 simulates how a fruit fly navigates through its environment while reacting to sights, smells, and obstacles. The model can track moving objects visually or navigate towards an odor source, while avoiding obstacles in its path, enabling researchers to study brain-body coordination and animal intelligence.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Methods·DateNov 12, 2024
Researchers developed a high-fidelity computational model to capture octopus arm muscular architecture and its complex movements. The model uses topology, dynamics, and control to simplify muscle contraction patterns and replicate octopus arm capabilities.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 11, 2024
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A new crowdsourcing system, FireLoc, uses a network of low-cost mobile phones to detect wildfires minutes—even seconds—after they ignite. The system prioritizes privacy and accurately maps wilderness fires to within 180 feet of their origin.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·DateNov 7, 2024
Devin Harris and his team have developed an augmented reality app, STRUCT-AR, that allows students to 'stress test' virtual bridges, beams, frames, and trusses. The app, which is set to be tested this spring, aims to improve students' understanding of structural behavior by providing a more interactive and immersive learning experience.
SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateNov 6, 2024
Researchers at Tel Aviv University demonstrated that bats can navigate great distances in open areas with their eyes closed, using only echolocation. The study found that bats create an acoustic map of their environment, relying on distinct echoes to guide their flight paths.
Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute collected and displayed Vesalius' anatomical manikins for the first time, showcasing their enduring influence on modern anatomic teaching. The display highlights the significance of these works in revolutionizing anatomical education and training.
SourceDignity Health Arizona·JournalNeurosurgery·DateNov 1, 2024
A machine learning model predicts soil behavior during earthquakes, identifying areas vulnerable to liquefaction and providing contour maps for safer construction sites. The study uses geological data to create detailed 3D maps of soil layers, improving prediction accuracy by 20%.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalSmart Cities·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 28, 2024
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Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.
A new study published in Science Advances provides insights into the complex and nonlinear transition of mammal evolution from sprawled to upright posture. Researchers used cutting-edge methods to analyze fossil data and biomechanical modeling, revealing that locomotor performance peaked and dipped over millions of years.
SourceHarvard University, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 25, 2024
Researchers found that chimpanzees have a similarly narrow pelvis to humans, contradicting previous theories. The study proposes a new hypothesis that the obstetrical dilemma developed gradually and became increasingly exacerbated over evolution.
SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 23, 2024
Researchers created a 3D-printed model to mimic the conditions that spur cancer cells' spread, allowing them to visualize this process in real-time. The model revealed a mechanism where low oxygen levels promote metastasis through lowering pH levels.
SourceNew York University·JournalLife Science Alliance·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 23, 2024
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
Parachute fibers' behavior under stress was studied using micro-CT scans, revealing they are not isotropic and respond differently to increasing loads. The findings inform processes like parachute assembly and improve models for screening parachute materials, making industries more cost-effective and time-efficient.
SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·JournalAIAA Journal·DateOct 21, 2024
The study of turtle genomes provides crucial information for the development of effective conservation strategies and the understanding of the evolution of sex chromosomes. Researchers have identified a novel three-dimensional chromatin conformation in both lineages, allowing for centromere-telomere interactions.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalGenome Research·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 21, 2024
Researchers created a single cell atlas of prenatal human skin, providing a molecular recipe for building skin. The study also led to the creation of a mini organ model that grows hair, offering insights into scarless skin repair and potential clinical applications in regenerative medicine.
SourceWellcome Trust Sanger Institute·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 16, 2024
Researchers designed custom-fit PAP masks using computational modelling to reduce air leakage and increase comfort. The masks were tested against commercially available ones, showing promising results.
SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalComputers & Graphics·DateOct 9, 2024
Researchers have developed a cell culture platform to form two distinct, interconnected vascular networks, replicating human physiology and reducing animal testing costs. This breakthrough enables the study of cellular interactions in vascularized tissues.
SourceTampere University·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 9, 2024
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A new study published in Scientific Reports reveals the importance of foot movement in early infant development and interaction. By using machine and deep learning techniques, researchers found that AI can accurately classify five-second clips of 3D infant movements, with foot movements showing the highest accuracy rates.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 2024
Researchers developed a new model to account for directional anisotropies in land surface temperature (LST) measurements, which are affected by complex topography. The TESKD model outperforms existing methods in accuracy, particularly in mountainous regions.
SourceJournal of Remote Sensing·JournalJournal of Remote Sensing·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 27, 2024
Researchers at Mizzou have developed Cryo2Struct, a computer program that uses AI to build the three-dimensional atomic structure of large protein complexes from cryo-electron microscopy images. This breakthrough enables scientists to better understand protein interactions, critical for developing effective treatments for diseases like...
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 23, 2024
A new AI model called Crystalyze can analyze X-ray crystallography data to determine the structure of powdered crystals. The model was trained on a database of over 150,000 materials and successfully predicted structures for over 100 previously unsolved patterns.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateSep 19, 2024
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Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.
Researchers at UCSF used cryogenic electron microscopy to study the protein TGF-Beta, which plays a crucial role in development and cancer. They found that TGF-Beta can signal even when bound to a 'straitjacket' within the cell membrane, challenging decades-old dogma on its function.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalCell·DateSep 16, 2024
Researchers from University of Utah introduced Simulating Travel Rates in Diverse Environments (STRIDE) model to predict walking travel times with unprecedented accuracy. The model considers slope steepness, vegetation density, and ground surface roughness for efficient routes.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 16, 2024
Yotam Gingold's NSF-funded project focuses on developing in-air 3D drawing tools, sonification techniques, and verbal 3D editing tools, enabling superhuman abilities in digital shape design and perception.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University used modern technologies to challenge the long-held myth that the Roman siege of Masada lasted three years. The study found that the siege actually lasted no more than a few weeks, using precise measurements and 3D digital modeling to calculate the time it took to build the siege system.
SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalJournal of Roman Archaeology·DateSep 5, 2024
Roman Gaydukov developed a method to model fluid flow around rotating disks with small surface irregularities, reducing computational time and cost. The approach can accurately predict fluid flow behavior in chemical reactions and has potential applications in industry.
SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalRussian Journal of Mathematical Physics·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 27, 2024
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Researchers create superhydrophobic array device (SHArD) mimicking the lotus leaf surface structure, enabling high-throughput generation of three-dimensional nanoscale tumor models. This platform helps study metastasis and primary tumors, shedding light on cancer progression.
SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 23, 2024
Researchers at Washington State University developed an AI algorithm that optimizes 3D printing settings, reducing time and cost for engineers. The algorithm improved the accuracy and quality of printed models, particularly for complex biomedical devices like kidneys and prostates.
SourceWashington State University·JournalAdvanced Materials Technologies·DateAug 22, 2024
Engineers at MIT have developed a physics-based model that accurately represents airflow around rotors under extreme conditions. This new theory has the potential to improve rotor blade designs and optimize wind farm layouts for maximum power output and safety.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 21, 2024
A Chinese Medical Journal study developed an AI-based system to automate embryo selection and eliminate subjectivity in IVF. The system improved human embryo assessment and selection, achieving higher accuracy in embryo aneuploidy screening than experienced embryologists.
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2024
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Researchers from POSTECH and KRICT created a 3D artificial lung using bioprinting technology, closely mimicking the human respiratory tract. This model allows for accurate testing of COVID-19 drugs and development of therapeutic treatments, potentially shortening the drug development process to under 5 years.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalBiomaterials·DateAug 8, 2024
Researchers developed a technique that leverages component-based reduced order modeling to analyze composite laminates. The 'Lego-like' construction method offers improved speed and accuracy, making it a viable alternative to traditional finite-element analysis.
SourcePusan National University·JournalInternational Journal of Mechanical Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 6, 2024
A new study suggests that the rising earth in Antarctica will impact future sea level rise, depending on how much global warming is controlled. If humans lower greenhouse gas emissions, upward shifts in solid earth could reduce Antarctica's contribution to sea level rise by about 40%, bolstering best-case scenarios for global sea level...
SourceOhio State University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 2, 2024
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A team of scientists has created a 3D-printed model of human hair follicles to test new treatments against hair follicle infections. The model, which replicates the natural environment of hair follicles, allows for early-stage testing of drug candidates without animal testing.
SourceHelmholtz Centre for Infection Research·JournalACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 29, 2024
An AI model developed by King's College London has produced realistic synthetic images of the human brain, supporting medical research on brain diseases like dementia, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. The high-resolution images accurately reflect clinical factors and can be used to tailor treatment plans for individual patients.
SourceKing's College London·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 29, 2024
A model simulates the group motion of fish based on visual cues, showing that each fish selects a single target and traces its motion. The model reproduces various collective patterns, including rotating vortexes and turning motions.
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Researchers have created a detailed 3D atlas of the African clawed frog's development, revealing key changes during metamorphosis. The atlas uses X-ray microtomography to show the transformation from tadpole to mature adult frog.
SourceGigaScience·JournalGigaScience·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 16, 2024