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Researchers developed a terahertz wireless chip using photonic topological insulators, enabling error-free signal transmission at 11 gigabits per second. The discovery paves the way for ultra-high-speed communication in future '6G' networks.
The University of California, Riverside is part of a new NSF Engineering Research Center aimed at preserving biological systems through breakthrough bioengineering technology. The center, ATP-Bio, will develop and deploy technologies to preserve cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms.
Researchers create micropores in mouse skin, allowing drugs to diffuse through more easily, reducing pain from injections. The method has potential for transdermal delivery of insulin and other medications, alleviating daily injection needs.
The University of Minnesota has received $26 million to create an Engineering Research Center (ERC) focused on developing and deploying breakthrough bioengineering technology. The center, ATP-Bio, aims to preserve a wide range of biological systems, including cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms.
A survey by WMG, University of Warwick found that UK consumers are unconvinced about the privacy and security of smart home devices, with anxiety about potential breaches. The study suggests that businesses must address these concerns to increase consumer trust and adoption.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded contracts to seven biomedical diagnostic companies to develop new lab-based and point-of-care tests for COVID-19. These tests will significantly increase the number, type, and availability of tests, meeting national demand estimated to be millions more tests per day.
The Faraday Institution has selected six industry fellows to undertake electrochemical energy storage research projects, aiming to solve critical industrial problems. The programmes will enable academics and industrialists to work together, establishing valuable career development experience and potential for longer-term collaborations.
Research reveals that men and women are equally willing to forgive their partner for infidelity, with the degree of forgiveness not related to the type of infidelity. The mechanisms underlying forgiveness appear to be identical between genders, with individual differences playing a role in reaction to infidelity.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham and international partners have developed a technique to miniaturize sensing devices using cold atoms and optical metasurfaces. The resulting devices are significantly smaller, with potential applications in various industries.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory are utilizing X-ray synchrotrons to better understand the properties of materials involved in purifying salty or contaminated water. This fine-scale understanding can lead to the design of new materials for desalination and mitigation of fouling, addressing a pressing global issue.
Scientists have experimentally realized amorphous photonic topological insulators, which exhibit robust topological edge states despite lack of periodic atomic lattices. The discovery opens up new avenues for realizing non-periodic photonic topological materials for novel photonic devices.
The £6 million grant will advance organic and perovskite solar cells into new applications, including 5G, the Internet of Things, and zero-carbon buildings. The project aims to develop low-cost manufacturing methods and prototypes to showcase their potential in these areas.
A Cornell University team is investigating the effects of digital agriculture on small and mid-sized farms in rural America. The project aims to understand how new technologies like high-speed farm networks can improve productivity while minimizing environmental harm.
A team of Greek researchers evaluate the progress in optical memory domain over past 25 years, shedding light on physical mechanisms behind demonstrated devices and classifying performance metrics. They highlight benefits of different optical technologies and report recent achievements towards advancing memory functionalities.
According to the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, rocks on Earth are, on average, cube-shaped due to fragmentation processes. The researchers' findings suggest that this shape is statistically average and applies not only to Earth but also around the solar system.
The project aims to store green surplus energy in giant underground water balloons hidden beneath 'moving hills', demonstrating a new technology that can optimize energy storage for a future with more renewable energy. The test facility will be built with a focus on abrasion testing and lifetime tests for the membrane.
The Center for International Education at George Mason University is delivering an online English language teacher professional development program. The program aims to provide educators around the world with online training to teach English to young learners.
The QUT Centre for Robotics will train researchers, engineers, and manufacturers with expertise to boost safety, quality, and productivity. The five-year centre will develop collaborative robotics applications to help Australian manufacturers compete globally.
Researchers develop polymer membrane technology to replace heat-based distillation processes, reducing carbon emissions and energy intensity. The new method could enable a hybrid refining system that significantly reduces energy consumption compared to traditional refining processes.
Scientists at Flinders University recommend AIEgen technology for accurate clinical biomarkers and rapid disease screening through bioprobe tests. The technique can detect disease biomarkers in very low concentrations using low-cost, portable devices.
A team of researchers developed an AI model to forecast complicated large-scale tropical instability waves in the Pacific Ocean. The model, which uses satellite data-driven deep learning, accurately predicted sea surface temperature evolution and captured TIW propagation's spatial and temporal variation.
A recent report highlights the growing importance of digital health for young people, who are using apps and online tools to track their health from a very young age. The study suggests that schools need to educate young people about digital health as part of the health curriculum to mitigate risks and promote healthy lifestyles.
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology develop a novel collimator using a specially designed metasurface, enabling efficient manipulation of terahertz waves. This breakthrough has significant implications for next-generation wireless communications, security systems, biomedicine, and cultural heritage science.
The ENHANCE alliance will strengthen mobility of students and staff, foster inclusiveness in European higher education, and promote joint strategy and European values. The seven partner universities aim to lay the foundation for structures enabling seamless mobility through innovative teaching formats.
Researchers have designed a solar flow battery that combines energy conversion and storage in one unit, potentially expediting electrification in remote locations. The technology integrates photoelectrochemical solar cells with aqueous organic redox flow batteries to produce high voltage and stable cycling.
A team of scientists has confirmed that liquids show elasticity and rigidity like solids at the microscopic scale, contrary to long-held assumptions. The study's findings have significant implications for nanodevices, nanostructures, and metamaterials.
The MUSC team, led by Leslie Lenert and Dee Ford, developed a prototype called Portable Remote Operational Wireless Enabled Surge Specialist ICU (Prowess-ICU) to address COVID-19 surge capacity. The Prowess-ICU model integrates technology-based and patient-centered care solutions within existing regional health care networks.
A patented technology monitors stroke survivors' health parameters from the brain and cardiovascular system. Post-stroke rehabilitation starts instantly after medical stabilization, with a high risk of second strokes within 4 years.
Researchers at GIST developed an active photonic wireless system to power medical implants, eliminating the need for invasive battery replacements. The system uses photons to recharge devices in live tissues, enabling long-term use and accelerating emerging implant technologies.
The WVU Robotic Technology Center and Maxar are collaborating on the SPIDER project to demonstrate in-space assembly of a satellite using a lightweight robotic arm. The technology developed under SPIDER could enable self-assembling commercial satellites, human space exploration, and in-space telescope assembly.
A new sequencing technology will help scientists better understand the mechanisms of rare nucleotides thought to play an important role in the progression of some diseases. These modified nucleotides are crucial additions to the genetic code, but their detection is difficult and comes with high error rates.
Researchers tracked guineafowl movement using X-ray technology to study foot patterns below ground. They found that despite varying substrates, the birds' foot movement remained consistent, suggesting fossilized dinosaur tracks could be from the same species.
Researchers have proposed a new class of hydrated eutectic electrolytes to improve the performance of aqueous zinc batteries. The study reveals that these electrolytes provide better stability and low-temperature operation, paving the way for long-life rechargeable batteries.
A statewide study found that 47% of patients are using health information technology (HIT) for communication, but few have discussions about its use. Only 21% reported having a conversation with their doctor or provider about how to correspond digitally.
Researchers recommend avoiding all per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) for nonessential uses, citing their extreme persistence and toxicity. Studied PFAS have been linked to various serious health problems, including cancer and endocrine disruption.
Researchers create a new way to store data by sliding atomically thin layers of metal over one another, packing more data in less space while using less energy. This approach has the potential to be faster than current technologies, with some estimates suggesting it could be accomplished over 100 times faster.
A study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that workers who have greater control over their work and personal lives can create a buffer to manage after-hours work stress. This includes using technological boundary tactics such as turning off work email alerts on smartphones.
Researchers develop gold nanoparticles that selectively inhibit extrasynaptic glutamate receptors, preserving neurotransmission while blocking excessive activation. This breakthrough offers promising perspectives for targeted therapy without major side effects.
Researchers visualize DNA replication in single human cells, revealing a non-random selection mechanism for replication activation on CTCF-organized chromatin structures. The study provides critical insights into the role of local epigenetic environment in coordinating genome duplication.
Researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology elucidate the underlying cause behind different critical transition temperatures reported for ultrathin iron selenide (FeSe) superconductors, finding the interface between FeSe and STO substrate essential for high-temperature superconductivity. The study reveals variability in Tc values du...
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed an energy-efficient and highly versatile membrane coating using chemically modified molybdenum disulphide, offering a game-changer for the water filtration sector.
Researchers have discovered a new type of molecular wire with good conductivity qualities, paving the way for the development of smaller and more powerful computers. The study's findings suggest that molecules could be used to create electronic devices in the future, overcoming current limitations.
A Dartmouth study has developed an interactive 3D printed circuit education tool for people with visual impairments, providing audio feedback in response to being touched. The tool aims to broaden the inclusivity and accessibility of maker spaces and engineering classrooms.
A study published in Production and Operations Management reveals a new methodology behind the Bordeaux pricing model, which uses four factors to estimate prices for fine wines. The model provides a transparent approach to setting realistic prices, reducing opportunistic behavior and adding systemic structure to decision-making.
A new study found that offering free trials to existing customers can increase sales, particularly among higher data usage customers. Including a sharing feature in the offer also boosts impact. This approach leverages the 'power of sharing' and can help businesses retain customers while growing future sales.
Scientists have successfully demonstrated the unique quantum characteristic of the 'Quantum Cheshire Cat' by exchanging grins between two photons without physical contact. By applying a perturbation to the system, they were able to obtain weak values that separated each photon's polarization.
Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new method to measure the mass of individual components in quasiparticles, which could play a crucial role in future applications of quantum computing and more efficient energy conversion. The study reveals significant differences in mass between electrons and holes in ...
A new iron compound, containing phytate and corn protein hydrolysate, has been found to be easily absorbed by the intestine without compromising food quality. The compound is bound to amino acids and has been shown to increase iron uptake in human intestinal cells, particularly in those with iron absorption inhibitors.
Researchers at UC Davis have created a device to directly measure fetal blood oxygen saturation during labor, which could lead to better information on the health of the fetus before birth. This technology has the potential to reduce the rate of C-sections and improve outcomes in difficult deliveries.
The research team developed a new MTJ stack design technology and highly reliable fabrication technology for Quad interface type iPMA-MTJ. Quad-MTJ achieved a 20% reduction in write density at a 10ns high speed write operation, maintaining data retention for over 10 years and higher operating temperatures than Double-MTJ.
Researchers discovered a mechanism by which blood vessels' inner liner grows in response to transient increases in blood pressure. This process may lead to therapeutics that cut off tumors or help rebuild damaged vessels. The study's findings have implications for combating tumor growth and disease.
The report offers tools for cities to update local policy and code to meet the transportation realities of today, focusing on regulation of the built environment and new travel modes. Cities can use community goals to guide how new technologies are regulated.
A new study in Nature reveals a process that allows molecules to guide scientists on how to modify them for better solar energy absorption and conversion. By mimicking the energy conversion systems found in nature, researchers aim to develop more abundant, scalable materials for solar energy technology.
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have developed a new method for making metasurfaces, which can control light and create ultra-thin camera lenses. This breakthrough could lead to significant improvements in optical technology, including portable electronics, sensors, and space satellites.
A team led by Christos Papadimitriou proposes a new computational system, the Assembly Calculus, that encompasses operations on assemblies of neurons involved in cognitive processes. The system is consistent with recent experimental results and has been demonstrated to be plausibly realizable at the level of neurons and synapses.
The study will examine how shopping strategies have changed during the pandemic, with a focus on vulnerable communities' limited access to online technology. The researchers aim to provide recommendations for policy-makers to improve resilience planning and ensure everyone's access to basic needs.
PDM Analysis has introduced SCORG alto, a cloud-based mechanical analysis software tool that improves compressor efficiency. The new platform is accessible through any smart device and boasts several advantages over its predecessor.
A ten-year study on Asian black bears reveals diet variations based on age, sex, and seasonally abundant resources. Older bears are more carnivorous, while adult males consume more deer due to larger body mass.
A recent study by Tokyo Institute of Technology researchers suggests that mixtures of simple organic compounds can react to form more complex compounds, including RNA precursors. This continuous reaction network could help explain how life on primitive planets might have formed.
Researchers at Universitat Politècnica de València assessed the effectiveness of Bluetooth technology in contact tracing. The study found that Bluetooth is the most suitable technology for detecting contacts within a 2-3 meter range, reducing false contacts and improving efficiency.