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Comprehensive exploration of living organisms, biological systems, and life processes across all scales from molecules to ecosystems. Encompasses cutting-edge research in biology, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, biochemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, evolutionary biology, genomics, and biotechnology. Investigates cellular mechanisms, organism development, genetic inheritance, biodiversity conservation, metabolic processes, protein synthesis, DNA sequencing, CRISPR gene editing, stem cell research, and the fundamental principles governing all forms of life on Earth.
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Comprehensive investigation of human society, behavior, relationships, and social structures through systematic research and analysis. Encompasses psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, linguistics, education, demography, communications, and social research methodologies. Examines human cognition, social interactions, cultural phenomena, economic systems, political institutions, language and communication, educational processes, population dynamics, and the complex social, cultural, economic, and political forces shaping human societies, communities, and civilizations throughout history and across the contemporary world.
Fundamental study of the non-living natural world, matter, energy, and physical phenomena governing the universe. Encompasses physics, chemistry, earth sciences, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, materials science, and the investigation of physical laws, chemical reactions, geological processes, climate systems, and planetary dynamics. Explores everything from subatomic particles and quantum mechanics to planetary systems and cosmic phenomena, including energy transformations, molecular interactions, elemental properties, weather patterns, tectonic activity, and the fundamental forces and principles underlying the physical nature of reality.
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Study of the practice, culture, infrastructure, and social dimensions of science itself. Addresses how science is conducted, organized, communicated, and integrated into society. Encompasses research funding mechanisms, scientific publishing systems, peer review processes, academic ethics, science policy, research institutions, scientific collaboration networks, science education, career development, research programs, scientific methods, science communication, and the sociology of scientific discovery. Examines the human, institutional, and cultural aspects of scientific enterprise, knowledge production, and the translation of research into societal benefit.
Comprehensive study of the universe beyond Earth, encompassing celestial objects, cosmic phenomena, and space exploration. Includes astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, cosmology, space physics, astrobiology, and space technology. Investigates stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, black holes, nebulae, exoplanets, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic microwave background, stellar evolution, planetary formation, space weather, solar system dynamics, the search for extraterrestrial life, and humanity's efforts to explore, understand, and unlock the mysteries of the cosmos through observation, theory, and space missions.
Comprehensive examination of tools, techniques, methodologies, and approaches used across scientific disciplines to conduct research, collect data, and analyze results. Encompasses experimental procedures, analytical methods, measurement techniques, instrumentation, imaging technologies, spectroscopic methods, laboratory protocols, observational studies, statistical analysis, computational methods, data visualization, quality control, and methodological innovations. Addresses the practical techniques and theoretical frameworks enabling scientists to investigate phenomena, test hypotheses, gather evidence, ensure reproducibility, and generate reliable knowledge through systematic, rigorous investigation across all areas of scientific inquiry.
Study of abstract structures, patterns, quantities, relationships, and logical reasoning through pure and applied mathematical disciplines. Encompasses algebra, calculus, geometry, topology, number theory, analysis, discrete mathematics, mathematical logic, set theory, probability, statistics, and computational mathematics. Investigates mathematical structures, theorems, proofs, algorithms, functions, equations, and the rigorous logical frameworks underlying quantitative reasoning. Provides the foundational language and tools for all scientific fields, enabling precise description of natural phenomena, modeling of complex systems, and the development of technologies across physics, engineering, computer science, economics, and all quantitative sciences.
The Universities of Leicester and Nottingham are developing a mini hybrid gamma ray camera to improve the diagnosis of tumours and lymph nodes from patients' bedsides. This handheld 'hybrid' technology combines optical and gamma imaging, allowing for more accurate surgical cancer treatments and reducing mortality and morbidity.
The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California, San Diego, has received a $1 million NSF grant to help school districts develop model 'villages' for introducing and sustaining up-to-date computer science courses.
Scientists at the University of York have developed a protocol to achieve key-rates at metropolitan distances three orders-of-magnitude higher than previously. This breakthrough enables the creation of secure communication technologies for consumer, commercial and government markets.
A new survey by Lappeenranta University of Technology found that companies consider wage-related costs and a lack of competence among supervisors the biggest barriers to increasing productivity. Researchers recommend prioritizing supervisor education and creating a more supportive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Researchers from the University of Bristol have developed a new technique to estimate and cancel out interference in radio transmission, allowing for full-duplex communication on a single channel. This innovation has the potential to double Wi-Fi capacity and increase data rates in cellular systems.
Researchers at Lehigh University discovered that randomly oriented metal nanowires improve conductivity, contradicting expectations that highly ordered configurations would outperform them. The study found that restricting nanowire orientation slightly increases parallel conductivity but reduces perpendicular conductivity.
The $3.1 million project, supported by the US Department of Education, aims to develop an educational video game that engages students in learning about water systems and practicing scientific argumentation. Teachers can monitor progress and intervene to support individual needs, using data to adjust the course of the game.
New research from the University of Cincinnati found residues of chromium, arsenic, and cadmium in simulated hookah/steam stones smoking scenarios, raising concerns about the safety of these alternatives to cigarette smoking. The study suggests that most toxic metals came from charcoal used to heat the apparatus.
The university will establish a Data Intensive Research and Education Center to create academic opportunities for students from underserved communities. Faculty and students will focus on collaborative research in areas such as hydrology, climate change, and cloud computing.
Researchers create genomic interactions catalogue to study promoter interactions, identifying genes involved in inflammatory bowel disorders. The catalogue captures over 1 million interactions, revealing new elements for turning genes on or off.
The National Eye Institute is committing $20.7 million to five bold projects that will develop new technology to image cells of the eye in unprecedented detail. The goal is to restore vision by regenerating neurons and neural connections in the eye and visual system.
Researchers developed a compact synchrotron source that measures X-ray absorption, phase shifts, and scattering, allowing for the differentiation of healthy tissue from tumors. The new technology has improved soft tissue contrast, enabling quicker diagnoses in medical emergencies.
The Department of Navy announced 36 young investigators who will receive grants to fund research in various naval-relevant science and technology areas. The awardees, representing 31 institutions across the US, will receive funding for laboratory equipment, graduate student stipends, and other expenses.
A study published in Waste Management highlights the need for a multi-dimensional approach to managing solid waste in developing countries. The research emphasizes the importance of considering environmental, socio-cultural, legal, institutional, and economic linkages in implementing effective waste management systems.
Case Western Reserve University is collaborating with Microsoft on reality technology to transform learning in various subjects. The partnership aims to provide innovative education required for a healthcare future that is still being imagined, with applications in fields such as art history, engineering, and astronomy.
Researchers developed real-time sensors that can detect trace amounts of heavy metals and bacteria in private well water. The technology has been licensed to six companies, including three Wisconsin-based firms, for use in water equipment and treatment processes.
Scientists capture first high-res images of flaring magnetic structures known as solar flux ropes, providing insights into massive eruptions on the Sun's surface. The images were taken with NJIT's newly commissioned 1.6m New Solar Telescope at Big Bear Observatory.
Diran Apelian, Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor, received the Audubon Society's Joan Hodges Queneau Palladium Medal for his work on sustainable resource recovery and recycling. The medal recognizes his efforts to encourage cooperation between engineers and environmentalists.
The University of Oklahoma and Nanowave Technologies will establish a research group to develop next-generation electromagnetic sensors. The collaboration aims to optimize hardware solutions for customers in the airborne weather radar and satellite communications markets.
The European PQCRYPTO consortium is developing technology to resist quantum computer attacks, targeting small devices and cloud storage for the next three years. Post-quantum cryptography could protect sensitive data like health records or top-secret documents with confidentiality requirements over 10 years.
Bhutan is partnering with Internet2 to bring ultra-high-speed network access to its research and education community. The country's IT professionals will attend the Global Summit to connect with global leaders and gain resources for advancing their goals.
Researchers have made breakthroughs in predicting tropical Pacific climate variations, extending the lead time from three seasons to up to three years. The new findings reveal a more complex relationship between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, providing insights into long-term climate variability and its impact on global weather patterns.
A recent study by POSTECH researchers suggests that phytoplankton may amplify Arctic warming under greenhouse conditions, contrary to previous assumptions. The growth of phytoplankton is triggered by the melting of sea ice, leading to a positive feedback loop that warms the ocean surface and amplifies climate change.
The Carnegie Corporation of New York has awarded Carnegie Mellon University a $1 million grant to develop strategies for technology-enhanced learning (TEL) resources. The grant will allow the university to better understand and implement TEL techniques, which have proven faster and more effective than traditional curricula.
Researchers at the University of Sussex have developed a technology that can stimulate different parts of the hand to convey feelings without physical contact. The study found that short bursts of air can generate excitement, while slow and moderate stimulation creates sad feelings.
Weidong Zhou, a UT Arlington electrical engineering professor, has received a $600,000 grant to develop low-cost, compact ultraviolet lasers for detecting chemical and biological agents. The goal is to create more efficient lasers that can be used in portable detection systems, reducing size, weight, and power consumption.
Researchers at Boston College surveyed 59 educators about mobile technology's impact on non-cognitive skills like empathy and teamwork. While teachers were mostly positive about classroom learning benefits, they expressed concerns about digital distraction and its effects on students' social-emotional development.
Researchers studied mobile-based food journals and found challenges such as unreliable food entry, negative nudges, and social features. They suggest designing goal-specific systems, reputation systems, and streamlining databases with context for food entry.
Indiana University is conducting a groundbreaking study to explore how environmental signals affect women's persistence and performance in STEM fields. The research, supported by the National Science Foundation, uses real-world data and behavioral experiments to validate its findings.
Researchers found that smartphones' GPS receivers can detect permanent ground movement caused by fault motion during large earthquakes. Crowd-sourced smartphone data can be used to build earthquake warning systems, providing early warnings to people in affected areas before strong shaking begins.
The iPerform Center for Assistive Technologies aims to create software for assistive technologies, with a focus on creating software. Researchers expect to attract more industry partners and collaborate with other centers on campus.
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology discovered that a cloud of atoms can exhibit multiple temperatures at once. The experiment utilized a microchip to cool the gas near absolute zero, allowing scientists to measure its behavior. This breakthrough helps understand the fundamental laws of quantum physics and their relationship...
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new method to mass-produce electronic circuits made of liquid-metal alloys using inkjet printing. This technology enables the creation of stretchable garments and pliable robots that can interact with computers or provide therapeutic benefits. The approach involves dispersing liquid met...
Research by University of Missouri professor Chris Robert found that people tend to overestimate the likelihood of new technologies' success, influencing important decisions. This phenomenon, known as the 'technology effect,' is driven by constant exposure to technology and associations with successful outcomes.
The new technology enables drones to detect safe landing spots and execute proper landing operations even without GPS signal. The system uses computer-vision software to analyze images and identify landmarks, allowing the drone to regain stable flight and fulfill its mission autonomously.
The Rady Family Foundation has made a historic $100 million commitment to the Rady School, enabling faculty recruitment, student retention, and strategic initiatives. The school has achieved significant success in innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.
NTU scientists have discovered a new treatment for dementia using deep brain stimulation, which can form new brain cells and improve memory retention. The research found that stimulating the front part of the brain led to increased brain cell growth, reducing anxiety and depression, and promoting improved learning.
A new study found that drivers react more quickly to road signs with motion, leading to quicker stops and changes in behavior. The findings suggest that redesigning signs for highways, crosswalks, schools, and construction zones could reduce accident-related injuries and mortality rates.
A mix of positive and negative reviews can be beneficial for products judged on personal taste, but detrimental when quality is the primary consideration. The authors investigated how consumers respond to diverse online reviews and found that varied ratings due to individual tastes are more acceptable in some cases.
Consumers who consider themselves more independent are more likely to rely on their feelings when making decisions. In one study, consumers chose smaller, prettier apartments over larger, more conveniently located ones when they felt independent.
Researchers at Rutgers University and NIST have developed a technology that can create optical switches with sub-square-micron footprints, allowing for densely packed chip fabrics. The new devices use modulated light signals to switch between different states, offering a promising alternative to existing technologies.
Researchers discovered that microfibers in plant hairs change shape to collect and release water, a phenomenon that may inspire technology to mimic. This unique feature could help develop an apparatus capable of collecting water from the air in arid regions.
The Boston University College of Engineering has received a significant donation from AT&T to create a two-year engineering and technology program for an urban high school population. The program aims to document its impact on high school graduation rates and provide resources for formal methods to measure success.
Researchers have made an experimental breakthrough in understanding the Kondo Effect, a phenomenon affecting electrical resistance in materials. The discovery could lead to new technologies, including magnetic refrigeration and magnetocaloric properties, which could significantly reduce energy costs and carbon dioxide emissions.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed an adaptive control technology that can override failures and maintain safe handling in aircraft. The L1 system has been tested on a manned aircraft and shown consistent performance across varying flight conditions, making it a promising solution for improving air travel safety.
Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill have developed CLIP, a 3D printing technology that manipulates light and oxygen to fuse objects in liquid media. This method allows for the creation of commercially viable objects with feature sizes below 20 microns, making it possible to produce parts 25-100 times faster than traditional technologies.
The Desyre architecture has been shown to reduce hospital costs and replacement rates of medical devices by using 28% less energy and 48% less chip area. This is achieved while offering a nine times lower hardware failure rate, making it an extremely reliable design for critical applications.
Scientists at OIST Graduate University found that cell groups in the neostriatum do not communicate with each other and are less interconnected. The discovery has implications for studying diseases like Parkinson's, which affects motor control.
Researchers at the University of Basel have made significant advancements in developing next-generation lighting technologies. The team has successfully created light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) with remarkable lifetimes exceeding 2500 hours, paving the way for a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional LEDs.
Researchers developed a non-invasive method to image SIV replication in real-time, allowing capture of viral dynamics and identification of novel sites of replication. The approach has broad application to studying immunodeficiency virus pathogenesis and potential use in human patients to identify viral reservoirs.
Engineers at UT Dallas have created a semiconductor technology that can detect electromagnetic waves to create images at nearly 10 terahertz, making night vision and heat-based imaging more accessible. This breakthrough could enable various applications such as animal tracking, intruder detection, and building inspection.
A new method for producing immunoglobulin G (IgG) from human plasma has been developed, allowing for the treatment of patients with primary immune immunodeficiency and fighting various infectious diseases. The minipool technology is simple, efficient, and cost-effective, making it ideal for use in developing countries.
Scientists have developed a two-step recovery process to recycle rare-earth metals from old electronics, making it easier and more cost-effective. The new process uses liquid metal extraction and vacuum distillation to recover valuable rare earths like neodymium and dysprosium.
OU College of Engineering professors will develop resilience metrics for buildings and infrastructure, and analyze the impact of climate change on natural hazard modeling. The center aims to create science-based tools and guidelines for communities to assess their resilience and minimize post-disaster disruption.
Researchers at Umeå University's UMIT Research Lab have developed a new virtual testing technology for future vehicles, reducing development time and costs. This innovation is expected to improve fuel efficiency, manoeuvrability, and safety in vehicles by simulating real-world scenarios before the first prototype is built.
Researchers at Hiroshima University developed a prototype called Sensorimotor Enhancing Suit (SEnS) to support human motion. SEnS reduces muscle load on the upper limbs, improving sensorimotor functions and enhancing the quality of life for both elderly individuals and healthy people working under extreme conditions.
A new study by UW researchers suggests that sensor technology can help identify deep tissue lesions during clinical breast exams. The study found that using a palpable force between 12-17 newtons improves the probability of detecting deeper lesions.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $56 million in funding to 12 Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) for multidisciplinary research in materials science. The MRSECs will support collaborative projects across universities, national laboratories, industry partners, and international collaborations.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology studied the real-time deformation of carbon nanocoils under axial loading, revealing their elastic boundary and average spring constant. The study's findings may pave the way for developing CNC-based applications in the future.
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University are deploying tiny wireless computing devices to monitor sea level rise, water quality, and hurricanes. These devices can collect information about the surrounding environment and transmit it to cloud-based computing systems for analysis.