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Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

New method developed to control quantum bound states in superconducting device

Researchers successfully controlled Andreev bound states in bilayer graphene-based Josephson junctions using gate voltage, observing changes in real-time and confirming theoretical predictions. The discovery enables adjustment of energy levels, opening potential for diverse applications.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 1, 2024

Loma Linda University study reveals alarming rates of pediatric injuries from mechanical bull riding

A new study by Loma Linda University reveals that mechanical bull riding is a real public health concern, especially for young riders. The study found that traumatic brain injuries are the most common outcome, and long-term consequences can be severe, including memory issues and learning disabilities.

SourceLoma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center·JournalChildren s Health Care·DateApr 23, 2024

Adaptive optics at the speed of light

Scientists have created a way to correct distorted light patterns in real time without needing to reapply the same distortion. This method uses nonlinear optics and exploits difference frequency generation to produce an aberration-free output beam.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMar 5, 2024
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

Optical computing boost with diffractive network advance

Researchers extend spatially incoherent diffractive networks to perform complex-valued linear transformations with negligible error, opening up new applications in fields like autonomous vehicles. This breakthrough enables the encryption and decryption of complex-valued images using spatially incoherent diffractive networks.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateJan 22, 2024

Saving endangered species: New AI method counts manatee clusters in real time

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a new AI method to accurately count manatee aggregations in real-time. The method uses images captured from CCTV cameras and outperforms existing baselines, offering potential ways to aid endangered species.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 13, 2023
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

$4.6 million NIH grant to study mechanical ventilator protocols for COVID and other critically-ill ICU patients

The $4.6 million NIH grant will help implement a telehealth-enabled audit and feedback process to monitor adherence to recognized standards of care in 14 Intermountain Healthcare ICUs. This study aims to reduce the time patients spend on mechanical ventilators, improving lung protective mechanical ventilation best practices.

SourceIntermountain Healthcare·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 1, 2021

Quantum magic squares

Researchers from University of Innsbruck introduce quantum magic squares, a non-commutative generalization of classical magic squares. Quantum magic squares cannot be easily characterized by convex combinations of quantum permutation matrices, as previously thought.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalJournal of Mathematical Physics·DateNov 24, 2020

Youth exposure to tobacco outlets and cigarette smoking

Researchers studied 100 youth participants' exposure to tobacco outlets and found that high exposure was associated with more cigarettes smoked. The study suggests regulating youth exposure to tobacco outlets can limit access and availability of cigarettes, particularly in disadvantaged areas.

SourcePacific Institute for Research and Evaluation·JournalAddiction·DateMar 2, 2020

Indeterminist physics for an open world

A UNIGE physicist proposes altering the mathematical language of classical physics to allow for indeterminism and randomness, resolving contradictions with quantum physics. This shift would enable a more intuitive approach to understanding the world, closer to our everyday experience.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature Physics·DateJan 7, 2020
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Has physics ever been deterministic?

Researchers propose an alternative view of classical physics, suggesting that the future of an object is genuinely random after a certain number of interactions. This challenges the traditional view of determinism in classical physics and opens up new insights on the relationship between classical and quantum physics.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalPhysical Review A·DateDec 9, 2019

Sum of three cubes for 42 finally solved -- using real life planetary computer

A team of mathematicians, led by the University of Bristol and MIT, has finally solved the Sum-Of-Three-Cubes problem for the elusive number 42. Using a 'worldwide computer' harnessing idle computing power from over 500,000 home PCs, they found an answer that took over a million hours to prove.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalResearch in Number Theory·DateSep 6, 2019

Random numbers: Hard times ahead for hackers

Researchers at the University of Geneva have created a self-testing quantum random number generator that ensures reliability and unpredictability. This device allows users to verify generated numbers in real-time, making it difficult for hackers to exploit bias or imperfections.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalPhysical Review Applied·DateMay 31, 2017

Our aging scientific workforce raises concerns

The study estimates that the average age of US scientists will increase by another 2.3 years in the near future, primarily due to the baby boomer generation getting older and scientists working longer. Despite concerns about productivity and creativity with aging, the research found no significant impact from demographic changes.

SourceOhio State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 27, 2017

Surveillance camera to identify criminals in street crowd online

A new surveillance camera algorithm can process high-resolution 4K videos in real-time, detecting faces, genders, and approximate ages. The algorithm works 10 times faster than existing ones, enabling automatic monitoring and emergency situation identification without operator attention.

SourceTomsk Polytechnic University·DateApr 14, 2016
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

Lottery game helps to assess brain damage following stroke

Researchers have developed a simple lottery game to assess spatial neglect in stroke patients, which can aid rehabilitation. The test evaluates physical and mental choices, indicating the extent of brain damage and providing insights for tailored treatment.

SourceElsevier·JournalCortex·DateApr 28, 2010

Canadian men reluctant to consult mental health services

A recent study published in the Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research found that Canadian men are reluctant to seek mental health services, with avoidance rates ranging from 20-70%. The primary cause cited is prejudice, which affects how men perceive their symptoms and social roles, leading to a reluctance to utilize services.

SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalThe Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research·DateMay 22, 2009

Number of primary-care doctors dips a bit across North Carolina

A new report by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill indicates a slight decrease in primary-care physicians in North Carolina, while showing significant growth in other healthcare professions. The number of primary-care specialists decreased by 16 doctors between 1998 and 1999, despite an overall positive trend.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill·DateJan 31, 2001

New Sunspot Cycle To Be Bigger Than Average

Scientists predict that the new sunspot cycle will rise faster than normal, reaching its peak in late 1999 or early 2000. The cycle is expected to continue until 2006, when the next cycle begins. This may lead to increased solar activity, potentially affecting satellite communications and Earth's outer atmosphere.

SourceNASA/Marshall Space Flight Center--Space Sciences Laboratory·DateApr 13, 1998

Half Of Ovarian Cancers Linked To More Ovulatory Cycles

Researchers found a strong link between increased ovulatory cycles and p53 genetic mutations in ovarian cancer. Women at high risk can protect themselves by reducing their ovulation through birth control, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

SourceDuke University·JournalJNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute·DateJul 1, 1997
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

Cat Scratch Disease Bacteria Transmitted by Fleas

A study demonstrates that the common cat flea is a competent vector for Bartonella henselae, the cause of cat scratch disease. Flea infestation control may reduce transmission between cats, and thus humans via scratches. Direct transmission from cat to cat cannot be demonstrated without fleas.

SourceAmerican Society for Microbiology·DateAug 1, 1996