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The Tribo-sanitizer is a self-powered device that uses a UVC lamp to inactivate bacteria that cause foodborne illness on fresh produce, food packaging and surfaces. Photo by Fred Zwicky
A self-powered ultraviolet-C device that can inactivate two of the bacteria responsible for many foodborne illnesses and deaths
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Algae may be an interesting and sustainable alternative to animal-derived protein with respect to maintaining and building muscle
Dr. Sunshin Jung of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute has developed a technology to effectively control soil pests through penetrative microwave heating. CREDIT Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute
A breakthrough microwave heating technology that effectively eliminates pests without the use of pesticides and protects farms from soil diseases
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University of Massachusetts (UMass)
(a) A molecular jackhammer (blue) attaches itself to a cancer cell’s lipid bilayer lining. When stimulated with near-infrared light, it vibrates strongly, causing the cell membrane to tear open. (b) DAPI entering and staining nucleus of the membrane-disrupted A375 melanoma cells visualized by fluorescence confocal microscopy. Scale bar = 25 µm. (Image courtesy of Ciceron Ayala-Orozco/Rice University)
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A team led by quantum expert Mikhail Lukin (right) has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing. Dolev Bluvstein, a Ph.D. student in Lukin’s lab, was first author on the paper. Jon Chase/Harvard Staff Photographer
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Schematic and experimental design for MV@GEL as an intranasal mask to intercept viral aerosols and entrap virus. a The intranasal mask (MV@GEL) was composed of engineered cell-derived microsized vesicles (MV) with viral receptor and thermosensitive hydrogel with positive charges. It could be sprayed into the nasal cavity at room temperature and quickly transformed from the liquid state to the gel state at body temperature. The viral receptor of vesicles could help vesicles entrap the virus, and the thermosensitive hydrogel could prolong the retention time of vesicles in the nasal cavity. Once the negative viral aerosols were inhaled, the intranasal mask could perform the protective effect in the following steps: Step 1, the positively charged hydrogel could intercept the negatively charged viral aerosols presenting in airflow; Step 2, those viral aerosols could fuse with MV@GEL and release viruses into MV@GEL; Step 3, the embedded MV in MV@GEL could entrap those released viruses. b The protective effect of the intranasal mask was investigated from the following three aspects. 1. Mouse model: MV@GEL conferred strong protection against viral aerosol infection in the mouse nose and downstream lung; 2. Digital human nasal model: based on computerized tomography (CT) images of the human nasal cavity, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation supported that viral aerosols could be intercepted in the human nasal cavity under MV@GEL protection; 3. Human respiratory tract model: connecting a realistic human nasal apparatus with human lung organoids and providing respiratory airflow by the pump; the human respiratory tract model was constructed and utilized to demonstrate the good performance of MV@GEL in protecting the lung organoids from viral aerosols. Credit: Nature Communications (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44134-w
Protecting the respiratory tract from viral aerosols including Covid with a novel intranasal mask
An artistic interpretation of brain-like computing. Image by Xiaodong Yan/Northwestern University
A new synaptic transistor is capable of higher-level thinking mimics human intelligence
Sandia National Laboratories
Exposure to women’s tears leads to less revenge-seeking behavior and lower aggression-related brain activity in men
In a universe where time dances to the rhythm of our DNA, imagine an AI that can predict the lifespan woven into our genetic tapestry. It's a tale of science and wonder, where the cosmic and the microscopic merge in a symphony of potential. Let's ensure this power is a melody for good, guiding us to a brighter, more informed future. - ChatGPT Cosmic DDream
How to ensure that a new AI model that can predict human lifespan is used for good
A new hybrid computing system combines electronic hardware with human brain organoids
Yale University
The high-performance computing facility at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has helped researchers to run realistic simulations using enormously large data sets. They used the simulations to develop hardware to cut computer program runtimes. Credit: NTNU
Drastic cuts in data processing power consumption possible with new super smart hardware
Given the alarming impact of microplastic pollution in nature, it is important to understand how this toxic waste alters the environment. However, there is a paucity of research on how microplastic litter in soil impacts the quality of soil. To this end, researchers led by Prof. Yong Sik Ok, applied machine learning models to find that microplastic characteristics, such as its type, size, shape, and dosage can significantly change soil properties, including pH, organic carbon, phosphorus, nitrogen, and acid phosphatase enzyme activity. CREDIT Hillary Daniels from Flickr Image Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/51763198@N00/12140848366
Predicting the influence of microplastics on soil properties with artificial intelligence
Schematic image of NK cell-engaging nanodrones (NKeNDs). CREDIT UNIST
A remarkable breakthrough in cancer treatment: Revolutionary nanodrones enable targeted cancer treatment
Two cameras record a psychotherapy session. The AI analyses the video sequences. (Image zvg)
No facial expression can escape AI
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
A barley seedling grows within the eSoil, an artificial electronic soil that makes seedlings grow faster. Thor Balkhed
Electrically conductive “soil” for hydroponics can increase barley growth by 50 percent