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Researchers create BodyNet, a wearable technology that detects physiological signals from the skin using RFID technology. The system tracks heart rate, respiration, and muscle movements, providing accurate readings without interfering with daily behavior.
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated the three-dimensional quantum Hall effect, a phenomenon predicted over 30 years ago. The discovery was made using a unique material called ZrTe5, which exhibits signatures of the 3D QHE at low temperatures under moderate magnetic fields.
Researchers at the University of Kent studied magnetic monopoles and found that they can 'tunnel' through energy barriers, enabling their motion. This breakthrough could signal the development of new technologies based on moving magnetic monopoles instead of electric charges.
A study by University of East Anglia and others found that tourists' emotions shift from anxiety to enjoyment during digital detox, with increased focus on surroundings and social connections. Participants reported improved experiences and willingness for future digital detoxes, especially in rural destinations.
Researchers at Graz University of Technology are developing new contactless exhaust measurement methods that can detect vehicle emissions in real-time. The technology uses tuning forks to measure particles in the air, allowing for accurate detection of pollutant emissions from vehicles.
The University of Hawaii at Manoa Institute for Astronomy has received a $1.1 million grant to install an adaptive secondary mirror on the UH 2.2-meter telescope on Maunakea, enabling corrected images free from atmospheric blurring effects.
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology discovered a protein involved in TAG production under phosphorus-depleted conditions. This finding has the potential to improve TAG yield and make biofuel production more efficient and cost-effective.
Purdue researchers develop waterproof, breathable, and antibacterial clothing that can power electronic devices through simple embroidery. This innovation uses omniphobic triboelectric nanogenerators to turn clothing into self-powered remotes, providing a convenient interface with machines and the Internet of Things.
Researchers at Columbia University School of Engineering developed a robotic cane that provides light-touch assistance in walking, improving stability and balance. The device, called CANINE, acts as a mobile assistant to track a person's gait and provide support, resulting in narrower strides and increased gait stability.
A Cornell University study found that foreign-born PhDs are less likely to work at startups, citing visa policies as a key obstacle. Despite applying at the same rate as US citizens, they often choose large companies with resources to sponsor visas.
A study by Roach and Skrentny found that foreign-born STEM PhDs are 56% less likely to accept startup job offers than their US-born counterparts, despite equal likelihood of applying and receiving offers. The researchers suggest that visa reforms could strengthen the startup workforce.
Scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology found that hazardous chemicals from plastics ingested by seabirds accumulate in their tissues. The study detected additives such as UV stabilizers and brominated flame retardants in 4.6% and 2.1% of seabird samples, respectively.
Graspable Inc. will develop its app prototype into a classroom-ready product, providing instant step-by-step feedback and creating teacher reports for formative assessment. The company aims to increase engagement and algebra performance in students, particularly those struggling with algebraic notation.
Carnegie Mellon researchers create functional heart components using FRESH technology, which enables bioprinting of complex tissues and organs. The breakthrough overcomes a major printing obstacle, allowing for high-fidelity structures and dynamic biological materials.
New research shows that tabletop devices can improve restaurant service and customer satisfaction, increasing sales per minute by 11%. Tabletop technology allows customers to view menu items, re-order beverages, and pay for meals, reducing meal duration by 10% and boosting sales by 1% per check.
Researchers are working on developing wireless sensors to communicate with prosthetic devices, aiming to improve the performance of prosthetics for individuals with upper limb amputations. The new technology has exciting implications for those facing limb loss, and will be tested on amputees next year.
Researchers from the University of Warwick have discovered that deformations and defects in solar cell structures can prevent photo-excited carriers from recombining, leading to enhanced conversion efficiency. This finding has potential applications in improving UV light sensor sensitivity and increasing solar cell efficiency.
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have found that electricity-driven reactions in deep-sea hydrothermal environments can reduce metal sulfides to native metals, promoting the reduction of organic compounds and potentially facilitating prebiotic chemistry. This discovery has implications for understanding the universality and...
Researchers at Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University have developed a new metallic alloy that can be used in magnetic refrigeration technology, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional refrigerants like freon. The manganese-arsenic alloy shows promising results for solid-state cooling at room temperature.
Researchers at SMART and MIT have developed a technology that significantly accelerates the genetic engineering of microbes used to manufacture chemicals for urban farming. The new technology enables faster, cheaper, and more accurate plasmid construction using standard reusable parts.
In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that changing gravity levels altered the bone mass of mice's forefoot and boosted their leg muscles. The findings suggest new avenues for developing treatments for skeletal diseases like osteoporosis and sarcopenia.
Researchers at the Center for BrainHealth have developed a novel diagnostic method for multiple sclerosis that uses 3D images of brain lesions to determine healing capacity. The technology has the potential to help doctors tailor treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.
Scientists have discovered a new type of cell-like compartment that can trap and concentrate biomolecules, potentially critical for the origins of life. The droplets, formed by simple α-hydroxy acids, can easily merge and reform, hosting versatile early genetic and metabolic systems.
The August edition of SLAS Technology features a review on technologies for the directed evolution of cell therapies, which are moving beyond small molecules and proteins to using whole cells. Researchers can utilize emerging tools like image-activated cell sorters to accelerate high-throughput automation technologies.
A study by North Carolina State University found that drivers tend to overlook low-salience targets when high-salience hazards are present in traffic images, with low-salience targets being up to 40% less likely to be detected in two-hazard scenes.
Scientists at the University of Freiburg have developed a system to control the dynamics of energy-consuming DNA structures using an artificial chemical approach. The researchers successfully programmed these dynamic systems, enabling them to adapt to different situations and respond to stimuli faster.
Scientists have developed a quantum algorithm that can process large sets of data faster and more accurately than standard methods. The Kravchuk transform, a quantum counterpart of the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), enables efficient processing of digital images, sound, and radio signals.
A new model developed by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers accurately predicts shifts in polarization in 28 of 30 US Congresses. The model attributes increased polarization to voter polarization and the influence of campaign donors.
A new study found that older patients and African Americans used hospital patient portals less than younger and white patients, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to close the digital divide. The study also showed that older patients needed more training resources to increase use.
Candace Walkington, associate professor at Southern Methodist University, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers for her groundbreaking research on personalizing mathematics instruction. Her work aims to connect abstract mathematical concepts to students' everyday experiences, improving understanding ...
A team of researchers has created a novel technology that combines multi-spectral imaging and supercomputing to study brain pathology in concussions. This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the injury's effects on brain cells, enabling the development of new treatment regimens.
Researchers at Osaka University discover novel mechanism of microbubble implosion, achieving ultrahigh electrostatic field near Schwinger limit. The density during compression reaches several hundred thousand to one million times solid density.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has licensed Purdue University's Reactor Number One as the first entirely digital nuclear reactor instrumentation and control system. This upgrade enables capabilities like predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, making reactors safer and extending their lifetime.
Researchers from Cardiff University have developed ultrafast Compound Semiconductor technology, creating highly sensitive avalanche photodiodes with lower electronic noise than silicon rivals. This breakthrough has the potential to yield new class of high-performance receivers for applications in networking and sensing.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a unique method to study proteins trapped in glass, offering new insights into medicinal research. The method allows for the creation of a three-dimensional model of proteins in their natural environment, revealing their chemical composition and structure.
The SULIS mission aims to understand the nature of solar eruptions and track magnetic clouds of charged gas. It will also demonstrate new technologies in space and precision alignment of small satellites flying in formation.
Researchers have proposed a gait-based identification method for elderly users using wearable devices, improving the accuracy of authentication for older adults. The method uses a gait template synthesis algorithm and arbitration-based score-level fusion to alleviate intra-subject gait fluctuation.
Volunteer participants who could control a smiley face's appearance perceived an afterimage as smaller, indicating shorter perceptual distance. This effect is automatic and nearly independent of knowledge, suggesting social cognition plays a crucial role in low-level perceptual processing.
Purdue University researchers have created a 3D mapping technology to monitor and track the behavior of engineered cells and tissues. The technology offers diverse options for sensing and works in moist internal body environments, providing complete isolation from electronic instruments.
Researchers Xinhe Bao and Omar M. Yaghi received the award for their significant contributions to nanoscience research, including new catalytic materials and reticular chemistry. Their work has led to discoveries in metal-organic frameworks and applications in carbon capture and water harvesting.
Researchers at NJIT are conducting the largest-ever simulation of the Deepwater Horizon spill in a 600-ft.-long saltwater wave tank. The experiment aims to study the effects of dispersants on oil droplet formation and trajectory.
A recent study found that most students feel it's their right to use technology as they see fit, but also want instructors to motivate them not to. Instructors saw technology as both useful and distracting, with 68% bothered by phone use in the classroom.
Researchers using ALMA pinpointed a small dust concentration in the disk around TW Hydrae, suggesting a potential planet formation site. The discovery provides valuable insights into the process of planet formation and may help identify the final stage of planetary growth.
Researchers review advances in biochip technology, which is driving groundbreaking discoveries in biology and medicine. Biochips are being applied to real-world settings, enabling single-cell analysis and preprocessing for high-throughput sequencing.
Scientists from Tokyo Institute of Technology used computer simulations and observations of trans-Neptunian objects to understand how they may have formed. The study found that the size and orbit of satellite systems around large TNOs are best explained by impacts of molten progenitors.
A mobile-sensing system tracks physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being of workers to classify high and low performers. The system achieved an accuracy of 80% in distinguishing between high and low performers across different industries.
Researchers developed a wearable vest to collect data for personalized therapy in patients with metastatic NETs. The device provides organ-specific measurement recordings within the patient's comfort, allowing for more effective treatment and improved progression-free survival.
Researchers developed a bionic stretchable nanogenerator inspired by electric eels, generating up to 170V under dry conditions. The technology has potential for wearable devices, human motion monitoring and underwater rescue applications.
A new study reveals that traditional comparisons of before-and-after fluid properties do not capture the full story of chemical reactions in flowing fluids. The researchers observed an increase in viscosity during a reaction but found the solution had thinned out by its end.
The M2 system integrates various device features, allowing users to share apps with greater access for disabled users and enabling innovative experiences like Wii-like gaming and panoramic video recording. This innovation combines multiple devices without modifying existing unmodified mobile apps.
Walter Munk, a renowned oceanographer, has been honored with the establishment of the Walter Munk Scholar Award by the Marine Technology Society and the Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in ocean science, technology, exploration, or conservation.
A study by Tokyo Institute of Technology researchers explores the connection between biological evolutionary open-endedness and recent studies in machine learning. They propose combining neural networks with artificial life ideas to create autonomous systems that invent or discover new things.
Scientists at Lehigh University and Korea Institute of Science and Technology have created a reversible super-glue-like material that can easily come unglued. The new hydrogel-based adhesive combines benefits of both liquid and dry adhesives, allowing for strong adhesion on flat and rough surfaces.
Researchers at the University of Helsinki and OIST have developed a novel method to create hybrid Au/Fe nanoparticles with unprecedented complexity. This breakthrough enables precise control over shape, size, and elemental composition, opening up new avenues for emerging applications.
Researchers at NAIST created a deep learning-based system to transcribe Japanese lecture speech and translate it into English with near-realtime accuracy. The system uses archived lecture videos with subtitles in both languages, achieving better translations than traditional live translation methods.
Scientists have developed a method to transport individual droplets using transverse surface waves, enabling more efficient applications in lab-on-a-chip systems and self-cleaning surfaces. This technology also opens up possibilities for harvesting moisture from the air and improving blood tests.
Two UTA startups, SolGro Inc. and Fade, have been selected for an international accelerator program, showcasing the university's efforts to foster new businesses and ideas. The companies aim to improve agricultural industries through innovative technology and create mobile app connections for local barbers.
Researchers have demonstrated a new imaging modality that accurately evaluates plaque-based cholesterol, allowing for more timely treatment of atherosclerosis. The technology combines laser photoacoustics and frequency-domain signal processing to detect cholesterol in arterial plaque.
Researchers at Lancaster University found that existing measures of smartphone use are poorly related to actual usage. The study suggests that high smartphone usage is not linked to anxiety and depression as previously thought, and that scales measuring technology 'addiction' perform poorly in predicting real-world behavior.
Researchers at Kyoto University have made significant advancements in dye-sensitized solar cells by introducing a new molecular dye that enhances power conversion efficiency to 10.7%, surpassing previous records. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the field of sustainable energy.