Articles tagged with Research and Development
The five winning researchers are recognized for their diverse accomplishments in engineering, innovation & technology. They will receive a prize of USD $5,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the AAAS Meeting.
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University will develop next-generation rechargeable batteries with a potential 300-500 cycle lifespan. The project aims to reduce costs and safety risks while increasing battery life.
A new, battery-free sensor can detect water leaks in buildings, enabling greater protection and reducing costs. The sensor, powered by nanotechnology, sends alerts to smartphones when exposed to moisture, making it more accessible for building owners.
Researchers developed a computational model that maximizes economic return on anaerobic digestion systems, accounting for uncertainty and key factors such as farm size and species. The model identifies optimal locations, capacities, and service areas to generate profit from farm-based sustainable energy projects.
A European research project highlights the need for more resources and greater gender competence to make science equality measures effective. The study analyzed 19 interventions in six countries, including Spain, and found that Spanish institutions have one of the most advanced legislative frameworks but lack sufficient resources.
A study of over 760,000 restaurant reviews found that location bias affects 98% of restaurants, altering customer consideration by up to 16%. Improved ranking systems can lead to higher reviewer satisfaction (up to 12%) and more diversified top-restaurant recommendations (up to 24%).
Researchers use liquid secondary ion mass spectrometry to monitor chemical reactions in battery interface, revealing key findings on SEI formation and its impact on battery performance. Understanding the chemistry of the solid-electrolyte-interphase (SEI) holds the key to unlocking future better batteries.
Researchers at Monash University developed a wearable device using continuous wave radar and photoplethysmogram sensors to calculate continuous blood pressure measurements. The device achieved high accuracy rates, with 93% success during sedentary tasks and 83% during exercises.
Research reveals that consumers leverage a combination of e-book previews and reviews when making purchasing decisions, resulting in a 31% increase in purchase likelihood. The study found that exposure to both previews and reviews significantly influenced consumer behavior, whereas individual components had limited impact.
Research by Peng and Kievit found a bidirectional relationship between academic achievement and cognitive abilities, with sustained education fostering children's growth. Short-term training may be insufficient to improve academic performance due to modest effects that take time to develop.
A new soft and stretchable battery developed by Stanford researchers can store power more safely than conventional batteries, promising to enable the design of comfortable wearable electronics. The device maintains a constant power output even when stretched or squeezed.
InDepth Pharmaceuticals has executed an option agreement to evaluate a novel diagnostic technique that can predict kidney transplant success in patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The company aims to serve all 1 million FSGS patients worldwide and develop new therapeutics for other forms of kidney disease.
A new study finds that online reviews can effectively gauge restaurant hygiene during periods between inspections. Roughly 30% of New York City restaurants decline hygiene standards within 90 days of certification. Continuous monitoring is crucial to maintain cleanliness at eateries.
A new wearable lithium monitor developed by the University of Surrey has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of bipolar disorder. The device can detect lithium levels and potentially provide warning signals for high levels, reducing the risk of toxicity.
Researchers developed NicheNet, a method to analyze intercellular communication, using machine learning and statistical techniques. The tool helps gain insight into how gene expression is regulated by interacting cells, with potential applications in immunology and tumor biology.
New research found live chats can boost sales and profits by increasing purchase probability by 15.9%. Sellers with limited feedback benefit most from live chat conversations, while products with high past sales volume sell better after interaction.
Scientists at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute developed an innovative diagnostic assay to identify leukemic stem cells, a key cause of relapse and resistance to treatment. The assay uses advanced cytomics methods to analyze multiple functional characteristics of myeloblasts, revealing differential responses to chemotherapy
A fast and inexpensive device to capture and identify various strains of virus has been developed by researchers at Penn State and New York University. The VIRRION device uses arrays of nanotubes engineered to be comparable in size to a wide range of viruses, enabling rapid detection through Raman spectroscopy.
Researchers created on-skin electronic devices with passive-cooling capabilities using a multiscale porous elastomer substrate. The devices demonstrated comparable performance to conventional electronics while being breathable, waterproof, and recyclable.
Researchers at Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University develop a theory of transients in graphene, exploring its unique properties that deviate from expected behavior. The study's findings have significant implications for investigation of heat transport and other nonequilibrium thermodynamic processes in graphene.
The Affordable Laser-Free Retrofittable Stroboscopic Solution for Ultrafast Electron Microscopy has been recognized as one of the top innovations of 2019 by R&D World magazine. This device can be retrofit into conventional transmission electron microscopes to image dynamic behaviors of materials over very short timescales.
A KAIST research team created a highly sensitive wearable pressure sensor for continuous health monitoring. The sensor overcomes issues of limited stretchability and signal drifting with its integration of liquid metal, achieving an extremely low detection limit and enhanced pressure sensitivity.
A Dutch study found that children who engage in positive self-talk about effort improve their math performance, particularly those with negative beliefs about ability. This strategy can be a simple and effective way for children to boost their academic achievement.
A new photoacoustic microscopy system developed by researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) can image blood vessels with high resolution and speed. This system enables real-time monitoring of blood flow, which is significant for diagnosing and treating stroke and cardiovascular diseases.
Researchers at Hebrew University developed a method to combine quantum dots into new molecular structures with unique properties and characteristics. This breakthrough lays the foundation for various opto-electronic, sensing, and quantum technologies applications.
The Department of Navy's Technology Transfer Program Office fosters collaboration between the Navy, government agencies, industry, and academia to advance cutting-edge technology and capabilities. The program enables partnership agreements that strengthen naval capabilities and accelerate technology research and development.
Researchers at Osaka University developed a high precision 3D circuit simulator to quantify electromagnetic (EM) noise and its origin. The simulator allows for the visualization of EM noise generation and propagation, enabling intuitive understanding of why and where noise occurs, leading to noiseless circuit design.
Researchers at the Data Science Institute, Columbia, are designing intelligent headphones that detect sounds of approaching vehicles and send audio alerts to pedestrians. The system aims to counter growing public safety concerns caused by twalking, which has tripled in US injuries and deaths over seven years.
A new Yale research model provides a more comprehensive understanding of environmental impacts by incorporating capital assets into production supply chains. The analysis shows that capital assets account for 13% of economy-wide carbon, energy, and material footprints in 2012.
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin developed a new spatial index to measure the connections between poverty and poor accessibility in Brazil. The mapping tool identifies areas where people face extreme difficulties in accessing healthcare, with 1 in 5 people traveling over 10km by non-motorized transport to reach a facility.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed a low-cost technique to convert brewery waste into carbon, which can be used as a renewable fuel or in water filters. The method creates activated carbon and carbon nanotubes from barley waste, reducing emissions linked with the agriculture sector and creating a high-value product.
Researchers have developed a one-step conversion process that reduces ethanol-to-hydrocarbon conversion costs by 12-fold. This innovation enables the production of biofuels suitable for various applications, including blending with gasoline or jet fuel.
A US Army Research Laboratory team developed new algorithms to integrate context into artificial intelligence, advancing robotics and AI processes in areas like natural language communication and world model development. The research supports the Next Generation Combat Vehicle by integrating context-driven AI within human-autonomy teams.
Scientists developed a new simulation tool to analyze the spread of disease in seed systems, identifying key villages for surveillance and management. This approach can be applied to other plant diseases, such as cassava mosaic disease in Southeast Asia.
Researchers will develop multiscale molecular models to design new classes of artificial materials with bioinspired dynamic properties. The project aims to explore new ways to build bioinspired materials with unprecedented dynamical properties, active materials able to perform complex functions.
The AF-369 VHF/UHF terrestrial antenna increases useable bandwidth by 80%, providing accurate direction finding across a wide frequency range. This innovation reduces the overall cost and complexity of monitoring systems, enabling critical spatial awareness for intelligence analysts.
Ghost imaging allows forming images with lower light levels but has been limited to stationary objects due to blurring from movement. Researchers developed a new method combining blurry image information with object location data to capture high-quality images of moving objects using ghost imaging.
Researchers at KAIST developed AI technology that automatically detects safe moments for AI agents to provide conversation services to drivers. The technology was tested on a real-world driving dataset and demonstrated an accuracy of 87% in determining opportune moments for driver interruption.
Researchers developed SleepFit, a new app to monitor Parkinson's disease, which showed good agreement between prospectively and retrospectively collected data. The study found that patients with higher disagreement tended to have more advanced disease or worse sleep quality.
Researchers have identified a key difference between SMAD2 and SMAD3, revealing that SMAD2 binds to DNA and activates gene expression. This finding refutes the theory that SMAD2 does not bind to DNA.
Researchers used a dataset to model primary care networks and found that removing critical fractions of PCPs can lead to significant weakening of the network. This can result in inadequate coverage for patients, even when critical thresholds are not reached.
The Texas Heart Institute is developing a novel pacemaker system that is both leadless and wirelessly powered. The new pacemakers allow simultaneous pacing and sensing from multiple sites in the heart to help reduce complications associated with traditional pacemakers.
Research published in JNeurosci found that fetal brains possess adult-like networks by 20-40 weeks gestation. The study discovered a 61% overlap in motor, visual, auditory, and cognitive functions between fetal and adult connectomes.
Researchers at Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth have developed an approach for detecting a speaker's intent to mislead, which could be used to extract opinion from 'fake news.' The framework uses universal features of deceptive reasoning and has been shown to outperform models based on verbal changes and personal differences.
A two-legged robot named Little Hermes has been developed to walk, run, jump and interact with the environment synchronously with a human operator. The robot is guided by a person from a remote location who feels the same physical forces as the robot.
JST announces success in developing mass production equipment for ultra-low loss nano crystal ribbon, a new material that minimizes electrical energy loss. The technology has potential uses in electric vehicle motors and is expected to have a wide range of practical applications.
The spider-inspired depth sensor combines metalenses and nanophotonic parts for low-computation depth sensing, paving the way for microrobots and wearable devices. It reduces computation required compared to previous passive sensors, enabling future applications in various fields.
A University of Texas at Austin team developed an AI system named Fashion++ that analyzes outfits and suggests tweaks for a more fashionable look. The tool uses visual recognition systems to consider color, pattern, texture, and shape, offering alternative outfits to users.
Researchers at Salk Institute create mouse blastocyst-like structures from single cultured cells, mimicking the natural developmental process. The blastoids can form a ball with an inner and outer layer, accumulating proteins that induce expression of proteins to build what could eventually become a placenta.
A team of researchers from SciLifeLab and AstraZeneca have used cryo-EM to unravel the extracellular region of the receptor tyrosine kinase RET, which is involved in degenerative diseases. The study reveals how two large RET monomers dimerize on the membrane, leading to potential therapeutic targets for neuronal survival.
Researchers conducted a 'Photosynthesis Olympics' study to identify the most efficient wheat varieties, finding that top performers were up to 90% better than worst ones due to genetic differences. The results have significant implications for breeders and farmers, offering potential for improved yields with reduced inputs.
A KAIST research team developed an advanced system to automatically analyze visual information in films and quantify gender bias. The study found that female characters are often depicted in passive emotions and surrounded by specific objects, promoting public awareness of the importance of prudence when creating characters.
A new blood self-collection device has been developed to quickly estimate a person's exposure to radiation in the event of a nuclear accident or attack. The device, which can process samples in a centralized lab, could help triage emergency medical treatment and alleviate a sample collection bottleneck.
Marshall University has received a five-year, $17 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue its biomedical research efforts in West Virginia. The WV-INBRE program aims to enhance biomedical research capacity and provide access to resources for undergraduate students.
Researchers are developing methods to solve vibration problems in mechanical systems, a common issue in aerospace and construction industries. Mathematical modeling helps prevent resonance-induced failures.
The Clin-STAR Coordinating Center, led by AFAR, will promote and enrich the career development of clinician-investigators across specialties and disciplines. The center aims to improve care for older adults through a multi-faceted national platform, leveraging the expertise of four principal investigators from Johns Hopkins, UCSF, Yale...
Researchers at University of Tsukuba developed a new CRIF method to detect unique fluorescent signatures of individual microbial cells in mixtures. The non-destructive technique allows for realistic three-dimensional environments and can distinguish between different types of microbes.
A FSU research team has developed methods to manipulate polymers, changing their fundamental structure. This breakthrough enables potential applications in cargo delivery, recyclable materials, shape-shifting soft robots and antimicrobials.
Aalto University researchers have developed a natural wax coating that makes garments water-resistant and breathable, using carnauba wax and a cheaper, cationic starch alternative. The coating retains breathability and natural feel while being environmentally friendly.
ORNL's labwide AI Initiative applies machine learning and deep learning to tackle complex problems in materials science, disease diagnosis, and cybersecurity. The lab's powerful computing resources and expertise enable researchers to develop new technologies and extract insights from massive datasets.