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New detector design has potential to expand search for dark matter

Rice University researchers propose a new detector design that relies on semiconductor materials to search for axions, hypothetical particles believed to make up dark matter. The proposed detector aims to convert axions into photons, enhancing the photon signal to detect dark matter more easily.

SourceRice University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 1, 2026
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Artificial intelligence for aging research in cancer drug development

Researchers leverage AI to analyze healthcare data and identify new targets for effective therapies and accelerate drug development in aging research. AI can tailor cancer treatment more precisely to individual patients' unique aging profiles, optimizing treatment outcomes and minimizing risks.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateDec 7, 2023

Bolstering the safety of self-driving cars with a deep learning-based object detection system

Researchers at Incheon National University have developed an IoT-enabled, real-time object detection system for autonomous vehicles. The YOLOv3-based model achieved high accuracy (>96%) in detecting 2D and 3D objects, outperforming other state-of-the-art detection models.

SourceIncheon National University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 12, 2022
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Rice lab’s quantum simulator delivers new insight

Physicists at Rice University have created a quantum simulator that reveals the behavior of electrons in one-dimensional wires, shedding light on spin-charge separation. The study's findings have implications for quantum computing and electronics with atom-scale wires.

SourceRice University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 16, 2022