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New tool enables remote hardware troubleshooting

A new tool called SplatOverflow enables remote hardware troubleshooting using 3D phone scans, creating a scalable and structured approach to support users. This innovation addresses the current gap in hardware maintenance by connecting design information, documentation, and end-user discussions to actual hardware.

How one researcher equipped with a smartphone is creating detailed reports on the insides of stranded sea creatures

A researcher is using accessible 3D scanning technologies to document and analyze stranded marine mammals, providing precise morphometric assessments and creating interactive visualizations. This approach enhances data collection, democratizes access, and expands the impact of conservation efforts worldwide.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·TypeImaging analysis·DateMar 5, 2025

New AI model measures how fast the brain ages

A new AI model measures how fast the brain ages by analyzing MRI scans, providing a more accurate picture of brain health. The tool closely correlates faster brain aging with increased cognitive decline and dementia risk, offering potential for early biomarkers and personalized treatment.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 24, 2025

Review: Foundation models in bioinformatics

Researchers identified recent advancements in bioinformatics foundation models, enhancing understanding of molecular landscapes and providing practical foundations for innovation in molecular biology. The models are versatile and essential tools for various downstream tasks, including genomics and drug discovery.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateFeb 21, 2025

Recyclable plastic for the printer

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

NUS scientists develop realistic ‘micro-gut’ model to study the relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

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

The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation partners with the Technology Innovation Institute to further drug discovery and disease modeling in neurology

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.

AI transforms label-free photoacoustic microscopy into confocal microscopy: A new frontiers in cell imaging technology

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

KAIST research team develops stretchable microelectrodes array for organoid signal monitoring​

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

12,000-year old stones may be very early evidence of wheel-like technology

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

UVA engineering professor will augment his students’ reality this spring

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.

Building safer cities with AI: Machine learning model enhances urban resilience against liquefaction

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

Tiny tumor model recreates cancer metastasis

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

Paving the way for new treatments

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

Wildland firefighters hit their STRIDE

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