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The Illinois-led project aims to provide a transformative leap in revealing the sun's corona, an aura of plasma surrounding stars. The distributed telescope will utilize novel technologies like precision formation flying and diffractive optics for breakthroughs in space imaging.
Rochester Institute of Technology received a grant from the National Science Foundation to fund scholarships and develop faculty programming for economically disadvantaged, academically talented students. The S-D CoMETS initiative aims to create a student-centered support network with knowledgeable faculty and peers.
Researchers at City, University of London are developing new vibration-control devices based on Formula 1 technology that can reduce the required weight of current TMDs by up to 70%.
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have elucidated the structure of a key component of respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus, two closely related viruses causing severe respiratory diseases. The team's findings provide new targets for designing antiviral molecules.
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a high-speed spin-orbit-torque magnetoresistive random access memory cell compatible with 300mm Si CMOS technology. The SOT-MRAM cell achieves high-speed switching and robust thermal stability, making it suitable for replacing SRAM in commercial applications.
The University of Texas at Austin is launching a unique initiative to make itself a national hub for geothermal energy expertise and startups. The new Geothermal Entrepreneurship Organization will leverage existing expertise in geosystems and drilling engineering to develop technologies and launch companies.
Researchers from Aarhus University are developing a smart patch that can continuously monitor corrosion and steel reinforcement integrity in concrete structures. The goal is simple and cheap structural health monitoring everywhere.
A research team at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has developed a new method for constructing seven- and eight-membered carbocycles, overcoming previous difficulties due to instability. The process uses an internal redox reaction, allowing for the creation of medium-sized carbocycles with favorable formation rates.
A QUT researcher warns that mobile devices blurring work and personal life increase cyber risks for employers and employees alike. BYOD has opened up security challenges, with data breaches and personal information theft on the rise.
The article highlights Russia's nuclear industry's efforts to combat climate change by sharing its educational expertise globally. The researchers emphasize the need for a new 'educational paradigm' to secure the transfer of knowledge to a digital economy, focusing on training personnel in emerging technologies.
Purdue University-affiliated startup GRYFN has received $4.5 million to develop precision geomatics solutions for coaligned and repeatable multi-sensor drone data collection, enabling high-throughput phenotyping in the field.
Researchers found that Tinder users had limited success in achieving one-night stands, with most gains coming from traditional dating methods. The study suggests that using Tinder does not lead to an increase in short-term sexual relationships.
A novel elastocaloric cooling material made from nickel-titanium alloy was developed using additive technology, showing high efficiency, ease of scaling-up, and minimal environmental impact. The material demonstrated robust mechanical integrity, withstanding one million cycles without degradation.
Researchers at NTU Singapore have successfully developed a method to generate laser light in Colloidal Quantum Dots using an electric field, reducing the energy threshold by around 10%. This breakthrough brings the prospect of CQD lasers, which could enable low-cost and small-sized lasers with various applications.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a method to automatically identify memes and apply prewritten templates to add descriptive alt text, making them intelligible via existing assistive technologies. This system aims to bridge the gap in accessibility for meme usage among people with visual impairments.
Researchers are developing robotic networks that can work independently but collaboratively to accomplish complex tasks. By using genetic fuzzy logic, they were able to get three robots and then five robots to move a token to a designated spot on a table.
Researchers developed an automated platform using exclusive liquid repellency microdrops for lossless single-cell isolation, identification and retrieval. The system combines a robotic liquid handler, microscopic imaging system and real-time image-processing software to enable rapid hands-free isolation of rare cellular samples.
Researchers discovered 25 springtails attached to a large winged termite and ant in 16-million-year-old amber from the Dominican Republic, showing a new type of hitchhiking behavior among soil-dwelling arthropods. This discovery highlights how symphypleonan springtails successfully achieved dispersal worldwide.
Skoltech PhD students won the Best Demo Award at ACM Siggraph Asia 2019 for their SwarmCloak technology, a novel system for landing flying robots onto the human arm. The team successfully demonstrated the tech over three days with no malfunctions.
A new Army-funded project has successfully developed a carbon nanotube technology that exceeds 100GHz in radio frequency applications, surpassing traditional RF-CMOS technology. This breakthrough could enable faster and more efficient communication systems for the military.
Researchers at St. Pölten UAS have developed an open-source protocol for secure data transmission using ultrasound, enabling users to control app communication and protect user privacy. The technology, called SoniTalk, has potential applications in industries such as IoT, Industry 4.0, and digitalisation.
Leslie Gonzalez, a Texas Heart Institute perfusion student, has been awarded the prestigious Perfusion Without Borders scholarship. She will travel with The Novick Cardiac Alliance to Medellin, Colombia in February 2020, gaining experience on global perfusion practices and preparing for lifelong involvement in mission work.
Researchers from Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University have successfully printed electrodes for miniature li-ion batteries using an inkjet printer. The proposed technological approach utilizes a lithium and manganese-enriched cathode material, which can lead to further miniaturization of these power supplies.
A new study reveals that integrating students' experiences of social oppression into the classroom strengthens entrepreneurial and STEM skills among underrepresented groups. Community college students who participated in a five-week social entrepreneurship program reported large gains in confidence and technology readiness.
A study by Hiroshima University and Nagoya Institute of Technology found that arm positions can affect how much force is perceived when steering a car. The researchers used weighted steering wheels with different angles to measure participants' force perceptions, finding biases at specific angles.
W7energy's new class of polymer membranes could bring zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles within reach, with projected costs one-third less than traditional fuel cell systems. The startup aims to commercialize the technology and expand its use in clean hydrogen production, battery storage, and carbon dioxide removal.
Researchers have developed a new technology that uses high-voltage pulsed electric fields to extract RNA and proteins from tissues, enabling minimally invasive molecular profiling of tumors. This method shows promise for improving diagnostics and treatment decisions.
The researchers successfully demonstrated a formation and current-induced motion of synthetic antiferromagnetic magnetic skyrmions, overcoming the skyrmion Hall effect. This breakthrough is expected to pave the way for new functional information processing and storage technologies.
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science found that vesicles transported out of the Golgi, not from the cell membrane, are crucial for endosome formation. This discovery reveals a new mechanism to explain how cells sort and distribute substances.
Researchers at NJIT's Big Bear Solar Observatory have uncovered a likely mechanism for the Sun's upper atmosphere heating, revealing jets of magnetized plasma known as spicules. High-resolution images show spicules erupting from the Sun's surface at speeds of up to 100 km/s.
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have created a wearable baby oxygen monitor that measures blood oxygen levels wirelessly and accurately. The device has the potential to improve healthcare outcomes for sick infants and adults with respiratory conditions.
Researchers at NTU Singapore found that gut microbes can alter the ageing process by increasing neurogenesis and regulating energy metabolism. The discovery highlights a potential food-based treatment to slow down ageing, using butyrate produced by microbial fermentation of dietary fibres.
Researchers at Saint Louis University have developed a way to program built-in controls in microfluidic networks, enabling the creation of miniaturized chemical laboratories on a chip. This technology has potential applications in point-of-care diagnostics, field research, and even space exploration.
Scientists at Skoltech developed a novel p-type flexible transparent conductor using single-walled carbon nanotubes, which opens new avenues for its applications. The newly developed conductor achieved a record power conversion efficiency of 8.8% in solar cells, outperforming traditional amorphous silicon solar cells.
The new Focused Electron Beam Induced Deposition (FEBID) process enables the production of complex three-dimensional nanostructures with unprecedented control and predictability. It also facilitates modification of existing micro and nano components, allowing for efficient fabrication on uneven surfaces.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a new nanoreactor that allows them to map catalytic reactions on individual metallic nanoparticles, enabling the design of more effective catalysts. This breakthrough could lead to significant improvements in chemical processes and the creation of more sustainable technolo...
A six-year study of whale shark movement and residency has provided critical insights for conservation efforts. The research found that the aggregation meets the criteria of a shark nursery, shedding light on whale shark behaviors that could inform management strategies.
The new SLAS Technology auto-commentary discusses the challenges of gathering analytical measurements and introduces realized-based measurement systems as potential replacements. These systems use robots as central system integrators, providing flexibility and enabling decentralized open systems.
A team of researchers has successfully tested a superconducting rotor on an active wind turbine, demonstrating the compatibility of this technology with operational environments. The achievement marks a significant step towards wider adoption of superconducting generator technology in wind turbines.
Researchers found serious security vulnerabilities in Intel and STMicroelectronics CPUs, which could be used to steal or alter data on billions of devices. The flaws affect laptop, server, tablet, and desktop users worldwide.
Researchers at Spero Renewables have developed thermoset plastics derived from renewable sources, offering improved insulation and corrosion resistance. The technology is expected to transform industries such as automotive and electronics with its unique properties, including strength, light weight, and recyclability.
Researchers found over a million variants of nucleic acid analogues, suggesting a vast unexplored universe of chemistry relevant to pharmacology and efforts to understand the origins of life. The molecules revealed by this study could be further modified to give hundreds of millions of potential pharmaceutical drug leads.
A state-of-the-art fingerprint detection technology can identify traces of heroin on human skin, even after washing hands. The technology also tells whether an individual has used the drug or shaken hands with someone who has handled it.
The SPRING project aims to develop all-graphene platforms using spins for information processing, potentially enabling faster and power-efficient components.
Associate Professor Kohsaka and his team created a new polyester using DMDO, which reacts with chemicals and decomposes. The study demonstrated the feasibility of this plastic as a possible solution to the plastic waste problem.
Scientists have developed a protocol to measure ultrafast electronic dynamics with picosecond resolution, revealing the spatial oscillation of electrons at sub-terahertz frequencies. The detection scheme utilizes a quantum-mechanical resonant state formed beside the trap, providing new insights into nano-electronics and quantum computing.
A new study reveals that true random bit sequences are impossible to generate, even in classical and quantum secure communication. The researchers demonstrated a method of classified secure communication where information is concealed from hackers. They also showed that long sequences certified by NIST are far from being truly random.
The UMass Amherst researchers have developed a portable sensing device capable of detecting and subtyping foodborne pathogens, including bacteria and viruses. This technology has the potential to quickly identify outbreaks and pinpoint the responsible food or ingredient.
A KAIST team has designed a new strategy for electronics that can mechanically transform into a wearable electronic device. The platform allows users to seamlessly tune its stiffness and shape, offering robust and convenient interfaces for various applications.
Research from Lancaster University and other institutions found that collaborations between stakeholders up and down the value chain improve firm innovativeness and enhance new product performance. This helps firms respond to emerging technological trends and changes, increasing adaptability and competitiveness.
Researchers at NTU Singapore developed a tiny quantum communication chip that offers superior security and is 1,000 times smaller than current setups. The chip uses quantum algorithms to form a secure 'quantum key' that is destroyed after transmission.
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) has chosen 53 life sciences students from 12 countries to receive the SLAS Tony B. Academic Travel Award. The award winners will present their research at the SLAS 2020 International Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, CA, USA.
Scientists found 725 different microorganisms in Singapore's air, with bacteria dominating during the day and fungi at night. The discovery reveals a complex community structure that follows environmental conditions and has significant implications for human health and ecosystem sustainability.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota's DAMSL and WTL labs created temperature-responsive textiles using shape memory alloys, enabling self-fitting garments with adjustable fit and conformance to irregular body shapes. The technology has significant implications for medical, aerospace, and commercial applications.
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.
Researchers have discovered that hydrogen boride nanosheets can store and release significant amounts of hydrogen under ultraviolet light, making them a promising material for hydrogen carriers. The discovery reinforces the view that these nanosheets could go beyond graphene as a multifunctional material.
Researchers propose FUBImethod, a six-stage strategy for co-designing interactive experiences based on full-body interaction. Children's natural playfulness and expertise in movement are leveraged to strengthen their perspective in the creative process, leading to more effective design outcomes.
A team of WPI researchers has received a $3 million NSF grant to investigate human-robot interaction in the workplace. The project will train 120 graduate students from various STEM fields to develop skills for navigating robot-assisted work environments.
Researchers identified a single glucose-sensing neuron that controls insulin and glucagon hormone balance in flies, maintaining ideal glucose homeostasis. Silencing this neuron led to hyperglycemia, similar to diabetes in humans, supporting its critical role in regulating sugar levels.
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology and the University of Cambridge built a self-assembled nanocage with antiaromatic walls, defying conventional assumptions. The nanospace was tested with guest molecules, showing significant deshielding effects due to the antiaromatic environment.