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The June issue of SLAS Technology introduces a new sample management collection, enabling the use of disease-relevant cells and tissues in miniaturized biology. This shift reduces drug discovery attrition by mimicking the disease state more effectively.
Researchers developed an LSTM decoder to extract kinematics of movement from large populations of neurons, outperforming the Kalman filter in decoding tasks. This approach could provide a better algorithm strategy for neuroprostheses that restore movement in patients with severe neuromotor disabilities.
Purdue University researchers develop sensors inspired by spiders, bats, birds, and other animals to process sensory information faster, enabling drones and self-driving cars to detect and avoid objects better. The sensors can filter out irrelevant data and compute information without needing a power supply.
A researcher examines the case of people living in Jordan's Zaatari camp to understand how digital technology influences their physical space. She suggests a new design approach that prioritizes interior space, incorporating insertable walls and dividers to allow residents spatial authorship.
Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as 'creepy', relating to unpredictable threats or physical harm. The study identified five aspects contributing to this feeling: deception vs transparency, ominous physical appearance, lack of control, unpredictability and mimicry.
A novel framework has been developed to systematically compare optical sensors, enabling the creation of a technology map that tracks developments in this rapidly growing industry. The map provides a comprehensive benchmark for standardizing optical refractive index sensors with plasmonic and photonic structures.
The use of embodied AI in psychiatry raises concerns about access, effectiveness, and social effects. While AI applications have enormous potential, urgent action is needed to establish guidelines and regulations.
Researchers at Graz University of Technology have discovered two new security flaws, ZombieLoad and Store-to-Leak Forwarding, which allow attackers to read sensitive data from Intel processors. The vulnerabilities affect all processors developed by Intel between 2012 and 2018, requiring urgent updates to ensure system protection.
Researchers have identified a brain area that rapidly senses spatial constraints, enabling instant orientation and navigation. The study uses advanced imaging technologies to decode the activity of millions of neurons in the occipital place area, which encodes scene geometry.
Researchers have discovered a novel type of spin waves that can be used to transmit and process information with considerably higher efficiency and lower energy consumption. This breakthrough offers a promising route for advancing IT applications.
A team of researchers developed a soft-bodied robot, LEeCH, inspired by land leeches that can climb vertical walls and transition to the other side. The robot's flexible body structure allows it to bend and elongate like a leech, enabling it to navigate complex terrain and obstacles.
A new layered ferromagnetic semiconductor material has been discovered, which holds great promise for electronic technologies. The material, made of vanadium and iodine, exhibits spin-dependent electronic properties, allowing for additional control over currents flowing through it.
Researchers developed a new class of single-atom nanozymes with intrinsic enzyme-like active sites, overcoming conventional nanozyme drawbacks. The discovery provides a new perspective on catalytic mechanism and rational design of nanozymes.
A new analytical tool for ultra-trace ratiometric detection of capsaicinoids has been developed, enabling the quick and reliable quantification of spicy tastes in kimchi. The method uses a combined technology of endogenous fluorescence imaging techniques and total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy.
A new study from Illinois Institute of Technology found that meals including fresh avocado significantly suppressed hunger and increased meal satisfaction in overweight and obese adults. The research also showed that avocados limit insulin and blood glucose excursions, reducing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
A CABI-led project has helped China reduce its reliance on harmful pesticides by developing cutting-edge data and models to predict crop pest spread and severity. The £1.6m STFC Newton Agri-Tech Fund-financed project has left a lasting legacy in promoting sustainable controls and biopesticide use.
A multidisciplinary team from Columbia Engineering and Vanderbilt University has demonstrated regeneration of severely damaged lungs in a clinically relevant model. The researchers developed a cross-circulation platform that maintained lung viability and function, enabling the recovery of lungs unsuitable for transplant due to injury.
The Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute will survey an estimated 3 billion acres of US ocean territory over five years, utilizing next-generation instruments like ROVs and AUVs. The institute's telepresence technology will allow the public to interact with scientists in real-time, improving the efficiency of ocean exploration.
A URFU student is developing a 3D printer that can create high-temperature implants, such as polyetheretherketone, which have a density comparable to the musculoskeletal system. This innovation has the potential to reduce physical exertion in patients with endoprostheses.
Researchers developed a sensor that can detect spoiled milk by reacting to gas produced by bacterial growth, changing color in the process. The breakthrough aims to improve food safety and shelf life by providing a more accurate expiration date system.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology developed an innovative Antenna-on-Display (AoD) technology that embeds antennas within super-resolution displays. This technology eliminates the trade-off between ergonomics, esthetics, and technology in 5G smartphones, enabling the deployment of new concepts for 5G devices.
The research team developed a novel heating technology using a microwave-induced wireless lamp, achieving high-quality crystallization of amorphous silicon films with improved efficiency. The system uses an electrodeless lamp that absorbs microwave energy without electrical wiring, resulting in energy saving and durability.
A RIT professor developed a microfluidic device that detects the Ebola virus using CRISPR gene-editing technology, allowing for early treatment and potential outbreak control. The device can detect the virus within five minutes of combining automated sample processing and fluorescence sensing.
Researchers developed a highly-sensitive nano-thermometer that accurately measures temperature at the nanoscale using diamond nanoparticles. The sensor exploits the properties of these tiny particles on the quantum level, enabling non-invasive temperature measurements in biological samples and electronic circuits.
A new analysis suggests that eliminating emissions from dirty household fuels like wood, dung, coal, and kerosene could bring India's outdoor air pollution levels below the country's standard. This could reduce air pollution-related deaths by approximately 13% and save around 270,000 lives annually.
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology are developing tools to ensure programs run correctly in specific situations and determine if software can produce unwanted results. Their approach uses algorithms and temporal logic to model a program's structure and behavior, allowing for 100% guarantee against bugs.
A study found that younger, more active older adult women prefer wearable sensors for personal activity data collection, while their parents prefer smart home sensors. The technology's acceptability is crucial for promoting adoption into daily life.
Researchers at the University of Seville developed a method to produce high-filament thin polymer fibres, opening doors for industrial-scale production and various applications in material science. The filaments have diameters as small as 50 micrometres and show great elasticity.
A study of a tiny grain of stardust older than our solar system has provided new insights into planetary system formation. The presolar graphite grain contained oxygen-rich silicates, contradicting the scientific hypothesis on two types of stardust material.
Researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 to engineer cassava plants resistant to viruses, but found mutated viruses that evolved resistance instead, threatening crop yields. The study warns of potential unintended consequences of gene-editing technology in agriculture.
Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University are developing a wearable sensor to monitor respiratory rate in new-born babies, especially in poor areas where access to healthcare is limited. The innovative technology aims to provide faster and more accurate identification of health conditions in new-borns, potentially saving lives.
Professor Keith Mathieson's appointment will enhance his research into technologies interfacing with the brain to advance treatments for brain disorders, dementia, and sight loss. He aims to develop a retinal prosthetic device capable of restoring near-normal vision to patients with degenerative retinal conditions.
Chain Reaction Innovations' third cohort of five new innovators will leverage Argonne National Laboratory's resources to develop market-ready businesses. The program aims to accelerate energy and science technologies, with a focus on water sensing, hydrogen technologies, and energy storage.
A University of Kansas researcher is developing technology to monitor and prevent overheating in lithium-ion batteries using machine-learning approaches. The goal is to improve the thermal safety of these batteries, which are increasingly used in various industries and applications.
Researchers have discovered a new way to measure brain function in milliseconds using MRE, allowing scientists to visualize responses in the brain as they unfold. This breakthrough could help diagnose and understand neurological diseases like Alzheimer's, dementia, and epilepsy.
Researchers have developed a fundamentally new MRI method to track brain function activity on a time scale of 100 milliseconds, far faster than current functional MRI. This technique uses magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to measure tissue stiffness and parallels neuronal activity.
Research from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business found that transparency in charitable organizations on crowdfunding platforms increases donations and fundraising. Regular operational updates significantly increase financial benefits, with each work-related word in updates boosting donations by $65 per month.
Reducing household fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions in India could decrease mean annual ambient PM2.5 exposure by over 17%, averting premature mortality and meeting the national air quality standard for 103 additional districts. Complete mitigation of emissions from cooking alone would be necessary to achieve this goal.
Katia Vega, a UC Davis design professor, has received the Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award for her innovative work in integrating technology into wearable cosmetics. The $150,000 grant provides three years of mentorship and aims to fuel development of female STEM leaders.
The IDAct system uses battery-free RFID tags and readers to track objects and detect human presence, potentially enhancing elder care with unobtrusive monitoring of medications and daily activities. The technology has been tested with high accuracy, detecting specific activities over 96% of the time.
Researchers at Lancaster University have identified areas where technology can support people with depression by promoting positive memory recall. These areas include biosensors, technologies that actively prompt users to counteract negative thoughts and create positive memory banks.
A collaboration between astrophysicists, conservationists, and ecologists is using drone technology with thermal-imaging cameras to count orangutans. The method has proven successful in detecting the great apes in the Bornean forest canopy, even at night or in fog.
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has honored three K-12 educators for their outstanding contributions to STEM education. The winners, Charlotte Cook, Patricia Palazzolo, and Megan L. Tucker, have inspired their students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The £1.1 million project aims to develop bioresorbable stents that prevent complications associated with metal stents, treating severe peripheral vascular disease. The new device will dissolve between 18-24 months, preventing life-long presence of metal stents and associated chronic inflammation.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new design method to create soft robots using 3D printers, which can provide physical interaction and care for the elderly. The technology enables the efficient design and fabrication of soft robots that can be squeezed and stretched to perform complex motions such as gripping or crawling.
Scientists developed a new imaging technology to visualize what cells eat, such as glucose, which could aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases like cancer. The technique uses chemical probes that light up when they attach to specific molecules consumed by cells.
A recent study found that patients with lung disease bronchiectasis often display sensitivity to airborne allergens, with a particular role for fungi. The discovery highlights the importance of examining bronchiectasis patients for allergies, as existing treatments can prevent worsening of the disease.
Michael Snyder received the 2019 George W. Beadle Award for his contributions to systems biology, including the development of widely-used technology for simultaneous gene analysis. His work has enabled the tracking of RNA molecules, proteins, and genes in humans, paving the way for personalized medicine.
A team of researchers found that the creation of effective technologies depends on cultural processes, such as copying and iteration, rather than individual understanding. This challenges the traditional view that humans' intelligence is the primary driver of technological innovation.
Researchers have developed a processing technique to create transparent polythene films stronger than aluminum, yet lighter in weight. These films possess high strength and resilience, approaching that of metals, while maintaining transparency.
Researchers found that complex artefacts don't necessarily prove human ancestors had sophisticated reasoning, but rather an accumulation of improvements made across generations. The study used chains of volunteers to tackle engineering problems and showed that understanding was not necessary for improvement.
The UTA Research Institute and Neuro Rehab VR are developing a robotic glove that will aid in rehabilitating stroke patients through virtual reality gaming. The device aims to provide fine motor training and increase patient compliance, saving money on rehabilitation. Clinical testing is expected to begin after development.
Genome editing enables crop development with resistance to pests, diseases, drought, and heat, reducing losses and chemical pesticide sprays. However, regulatory hurdles in Europe may hinder the adoption of these technologies, posing a risk to developing countries.
A new research project is harnessing diverse disciplines to examine the relationship between disability and technology, aiming to produce new ideas about how disability is seen in a world of artificial intelligence and robotics. The project will also create new technologies that can be used by people with disabilities today.
The new Easy Email Encryption (E3) app automatically encrypts incoming emails on trusted devices, providing real-world security without requiring technical expertise. With receiver-controlled encryption and per-device key pairs, E3 makes email protection accessible to non-technical users.
A newly discovered Medusavirus giant virus provides new insights into host-virus co-evolution, with features including DNA coding for five histones and unique capsid surface proteins. The discovery suggests a lateral gene transfer model between host and virus.
Researchers from Bilkent University develop a technique to eliminate cross-talk in 3D holographic projection, enabling the creation of realistic and dynamic holograms. The method uses wavefront engineering and orthogonality properties to achieve high-quality projections with increasing hologram resolution.
Researchers developed a heat-resistant sensor system that precisely monitors industrial drying, baking, and cooking processes. The system improves product quality, optimizes the production process, and lowers energy demands.
A team at Chalmers University of Technology has proposed creating ultra-intense light pulses to study interactions between matter and light. These pulses can be used to probe and control matter in unique ways, offering new insights into material science and quantum states.
Researchers at Saarland University have created an ultrathin flexible film that can act as a sensor for innovative technologies. The smart glove uses tactile signals to provide real-time feedback and assistance to assembly line workers, helping to prevent costly mistakes.