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New AI Model Efficiently Reaches Clinical-Expert-Level Accuracy in Complex Medical Scans

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 EST

UCLA researchers have developed a deep-learning framework that teaches itself quickly to automatically analyze and diagnose MRIs and other 3D medical images - with accuracy matching that of medical specialists in a fraction of the time.

Optical Fibre based Artificial Compound Eyes for Ultrafast Static and Dynamic Perception

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:05:26 EST

Natural selection has driven arthropods to evolve compound eyes to achieve static and dynamic perceptions in complex environments. This inspired scientists from HK to develop a biomimetic artificial compound eye (ACE), which integrates 271 lensed polymer optical fibres into a dome-like structure, achieving real-time 180o panoramic imaging, depth estimation, and high-speed motion capture. These characteristics make this ACE suitable for applications to capture high-speed objects, such as surveillance, unmanned aerial/ground vehicles, and virtual reality.

Phase-Change VO2-Based Thermochromic Smart Windows

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:05:51 EST

Vanadium dioxide (VO2)-based thermochromic coatings can dynamically modulate the heat gain and loss through windows, thereby mitigating energy consumption. The reversible metal-to-insulator transition renders VO2 an optimal candidate for smart window applications. Techniques such as elemental doping, nano-engineering, and integration of VO2 with other chromogenic materials effectively adjust the metal-to-insulator transition temperature. These advancements augment the breadth of smart window technology, with a primary focus on bolstering energy efficiency and sustainability.

Sea Noodles Kkosiraegi Transformed into Raw Materials for Aviation Fuel and Pharmaceuticals

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:05 EST

Dr. Kyoungseon Min's research team at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a process to produce enantioselective bio-aviation fuel precursors ((R)-gamma-valerolactone) from seaweed.

A New and Unique Fusion Reactor Comes Together with PPPL's Contributions

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:30:42 EST

As part of the global effort to harness power from fusing plasma, PPPL and the University of Seville's Plasma Science and Fusion Technology Lab worked on the computer codes, engineering and physics for a new and unique fusion reactor: the SMall Aspect Ratio Tokamak.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Receives NSF and NOAA Funding for New Family of Remotely Operated Vehicles

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:05:00 EST

A new, integrated system will enable ocean science, exploration, and restoration efforts from a wider range of vessels, paving the way for more successful and efficient operations

From Beetles to Bottles: Innovative Yarn Quenches Thirst with Fog

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:05:36 EST

Scientists have developed a bioinspired yarn capable of harvesting water from fog, providing an innovative solution to water scarcity in arid regions. By imitating the alternating hydrophobic and hydrophilic patterns seen in desert beetles and the water-transporting abilities of micro/nanoscale one-dimensional spider silk, this double-strand yarn accelerates droplet formation, offering a promising approach to tackling the global water crisis.Water scarcity is an increasingly urgent issue, particularly in remote and dry regions where access to fresh water is limited. Conventional methods of atmospheric water collection are often inefficient due to high energy demands or slow water release processes. Nature, however, offers solutions through organisms that have evolved highly efficient water-gathering mechanisms. In response to these challenges, there is a clear need to develop advanced materials that can improve water harvesting efficiency.

Argonne Researchers Crack a Key Problem with Sodium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles and Grid Energy Storage

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:05:31 EST

New method for cathode preparation prevents the particle cracking that caused performance decline with cycling of sodium-ion batteries, which offer a cheaper, more abundant alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

Carbon-Trapping Cement Alternative for Soil-Stabilisation Ready for Industry Trials

Aalto University — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:05:33 EST

Researchers have developed a binder material that can replace carbon-intensive cement on soft clay construction sites. It's capable of slashing emissions from binder manufacturing by up to 75%, without compromising the durability of structures in construction.

In an Era of Climate Change, Clean Water and Reliable Water Storage for Floods and Droughts Is a Possibility!

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:04 EST

Dr. Seongpil Jeong and Kyungjin Cho of the Center for Water Cycle Research at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed an aquifer storage technique that could improve the potential for stable water storage.

Unique Straining Affects Phase Transformations in Silicon, a Material Vital for Electronics

Iowa State University — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:05:51 EST

Iowa State's Valery Levitas and his collaborators have used pressure with a twisting shear to permanently deform silicon, an important material for electronics. The resulting changes in silicon's microstructure produce material phases that feature different and potentially useful properties.

Thermal Effects in Spintronics Systematically Assessed for First Time

University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:05:27 EST

A new experimental technique, reported by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the journal APL Materials, directly measures heating in spintronic devices, allowing direct comparison to other effects.

Argonne Physicist Honored with 2024 Science Breakthrough of the Year

Argonne National Laboratory — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:05:43 EST

The German Falling Walls Foundation is recognizing Argonne physicist Saw Wai Hla for X-ray research that could be widely applied in environmental and medical research and the development of batteries and microelectronic devices.

To Make Fluid Flow in One Direction Down a Pipe, It Helps to Be a Shark

University of Washington — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:30:22 EST

Researchers have discovered a new way to help liquid flow in only one direction, but without using the flaps that engines and our circulatory system rely upon to prevent fluid backup.

Breakthrough in Biofuel Production: Rhodococcus Strain N1-S Transforms Succinic Acid Production

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:05:33 EST

Researchers from China have achieved a breakthrough in biofuel production with the development of Rhodococcus aetherivorans strain N1, a new species, and its enhanced variant, N1-S. The study highlights how N1-S excels at detoxifying toxic byproducts from lignocellulosic biomass, resulting in a remarkable 6.5-fold increase in succinic acid yields compared to traditional methods.

Revolutionizing Industrial Scale Lactoferrin Production with Synthetic Biological Systems

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:05:04 EST

Lactoferrin (LF) is an iron-binding glycoprotein and is involved in important physiological processes. It is derived from milk and mucosal secretions. However, the separation and purification of a large amount of biologically active LF is very difficult. Therefore, technologies for synthetically manufacturing LF are urgently needed. In this review, researchers summarized the design and construction of high-expression LF synthetic biological systems. These systems are efficient and can maximize the LF production at large-scale industrial levels.

Old Ways Making Way for New

Sandia National Laboratories — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:05:24 EST

"They say water is life, and that couldn't be truer," said Anne Francis, who has spent her life on the Navajo Nation, watching how water sustains the land, the crops and the herds of cattle on her family ranch. But life on the Navajo Nation is hard. The vast landscape is dotted with old-fashioned windmills, and many places are untouched by modern conveniences like electricity.

Innovative Electrolytes Could Transform Steelmaking and Beyond

Argonne National Laboratory — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:05:03 EST

Scientists are pioneering a new approach to designing electrolytes for more energy-efficient and less carbon-intensive electrochemical processes. They hope to improve electrolyte performance in applications such as iron production for steel.

Emily Carter Wins Prestigious Marsha I. Lester Award From American Chemical Society

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:30:32 EST

Nominees for the award must be members of the ACS's physical chemistry division. The winner receives the award at the meeting, gives a research presentation, and receives an honorarium. Carter is just the second person to receive this newly established award.

New Battery Cathode Material Could Revolutionize EV Market and Energy Storage

Georgia Institute of Technology — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:05:43 EST

A research team led by Georgia Tech's Hailong Chen has developed a low-cost iron chloride cathode for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries, which could significantly reduce costs and improve performance for electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems.

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