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Released: 29-Apr-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Berkeley Lab Scientists Invent Novel Microdevice Array for Energy Efficient Optical Computing
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a breakthrough technology that could greatly develop the field of optical computing and devices utilizing all- optical control.

Newswise: How can forests be reforested in a climate-friendly way?
26-Apr-2024 1:00 AM EDT
How can forests be reforested in a climate-friendly way?
University of Vienna

Europe's forests have already been severely affected by climate change. Thousands of hectares of trees have already died due to drought and bark beetles. Scientists from the University of Vienna and the Technical University of Munich have now investigated which trees can be used for reforestation.

Newswise: Electric vehicle drivers can estimate their personalized fuel savings with new Argonne tool
Released: 29-Apr-2024 10:10 AM EDT
Electric vehicle drivers can estimate their personalized fuel savings with new Argonne tool
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory's new tool lets drivers estimate personalized fuel savings for electric vehicles, based on local factors.

Newswise: UWF student team places second at National Robotics Challenge
Released: 29-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UWF student team places second at National Robotics Challenge
University of West Florida

Congratulations to the UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering student team who recently placed second in the Sumo Robot category of the National Robotics Challenge.

   
Newswise: Pioneering plant science research paves the way for deeper understanding of how the plant immune system functions
Released: 29-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Pioneering plant science research paves the way for deeper understanding of how the plant immune system functions
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Researchers in the laboratory of Tessa Burch-Smith, PhD at the Danforth Plant Science Center and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are conducting pioneering work to discover how plants transmit information, important molecules and viruses between cells.

Newswise: New insights into tree canopy light absorption and its climate implications
Released: 29-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
New insights into tree canopy light absorption and its climate implications
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recent research has successfully quantified the directional characteristics of the clumping index (CI) in various vegetation canopies using the large-scale remote sensing data and image simulation framework (LESS) model. This study enhances our understanding of radiative transfer processes and could significantly improve ecological modeling and climate predictions.

Newswise: Innovative Approach: KITECH Suggests Microplastic-Free Transparent Mask
Released: 29-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Innovative Approach: KITECH Suggests Microplastic-Free Transparent Mask
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) has introduced a new solution in the form of : a transparent mask, addressing concerns surrounding microplastic pollution and harmful solvents of conventional fibrous masks.

   
Released: 29-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
The Real Facts about Regener-Eyes®: A Commitment to Safety and Compliance
Regener-Eyes

Regener-Eyes® LLC, a leading name in the ophthalmic industry, is registered, regulated, inspected and in full compliance with all FDA regulations. Regener-Eyes® is dedicated to safety, quality, and compliance.

   
Newswise: Satellite maps boost mangrove conservation in china
Released: 29-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Satellite maps boost mangrove conservation in china
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a recent study, researchers utilized time-series imagery from Sentinel-2 satellites to map the distribution of the mangrove species Kandelia obovata across China. This study represents a significant advancement in mangrove management and conservation, aligning with sustainable development goals.

Newswise: Webb Captures Top of Iconic Horsehead Nebula in Unprecedented Detail
Released: 29-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Webb Captures Top of Iconic Horsehead Nebula in Unprecedented Detail
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

The Horsehead Nebula is prancing across the cosmic stage in new infrared views from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Extreme close-ups of the horse’s “mane” from Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) showcase a dynamic region that transitions from a mostly neutral, warm area of gas and dust within the nebula (represented in blue) to surrounding hot, ionized gas (red).

Newswise: T. rex not as smart as previously claimed, scientists find
26-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
T. rex not as smart as previously claimed, scientists find
University of Bristol

Dinosaurs were as smart as reptiles but not as intelligent as monkeys, as former research suggests.

Newswise: Probing the effects of interplanetary space on asteroid Ryugu
25-Apr-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Probing the effects of interplanetary space on asteroid Ryugu
Hokkaido University

Samples reveal evidence of changes experienced by the surface of asteroid Ryugu, some probably due to micrometeoroid bombardment.

Newswise: Scientists have mathematically simulated an epileptic seizure for the first time
Released: 27-Apr-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Scientists have mathematically simulated an epileptic seizure for the first time
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Scientists at Immanuel Kant BFU have developed a mathematical model that describes human brain condition in epilepsy. The system reproduced changes in brain activity during a seizure, as well as taking into account multiple interactions among neurons and other brain cells.

   
Newswise: Scientists are shaking up lithium extraction with a different kind of chemistry
Released: 26-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Scientists are shaking up lithium extraction with a different kind of chemistry
Ames National Laboratory

Scientists at the Critical Materials Innovation (CMI) Hub, led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory, have developed a new process, mechanochemical extraction of lithium at low temperatures, or MELLT, to increase and diversify the supply of lithium in the United States.

Newswise: ORNL's Curran named Fellow of SAE, ASME
Released: 26-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
ORNL's Curran named Fellow of SAE, ASME
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Scott Curran, group leader for Fuel Science and Engine Technologies Research at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named a Fellow of SAE International and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME.

Newswise: Computer Scientists Unveil Novel Attacks on Cybersecurity
Released: 26-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Computer Scientists Unveil Novel Attacks on Cybersecurity
University of California San Diego

Researchers have found two novel types of attacks that target the conditional branch predictor found in high-end Intel processors, which could be exploited to compromise billions of processors currently in use.  The multi-university and industry research team led by computer scientists at University of California San Diego will present their work at the 2024 ACM ASPLOS Conference that begins tomorrow.

Newswise: New circuit boards can be repeatedly recycled
Released: 26-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New circuit boards can be repeatedly recycled
University of Washington

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington developed a new PCB that performs on par with traditional materials and can be recycled repeatedly with negligible material loss. Researchers used a solvent that transforms a type of vitrimer — a cutting-edge class of polymer — into a jelly-like substance without damage, allowing solid components to be plucked out for reuse or recycling.

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Released: 26-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Roivios Secures FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for JuxtaFlow® RAD, Showcases Pioneering Data at Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
Roivios, ltd

NASSAU, Bahamas, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roivios, a pioneering clinical-stage medical device company dedicated to transforming kidney health, is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its cutting-edge JuxtaFlow® Renal Assist Device (RAD). This landmark recognition, fueled by the encouraging outcomes of the BIPASS-AKI feasibility study, coincides with the unveiling of pioneering research at the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) Annual Meeting. It marks a significant leap forward in safeguarding kidney function for patients undergoing cardiac surgeries, addressing a key challenge in cardiothoracic surgery and critical care.

   
Released: 26-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Imaging technique shows new details of peptide structures
Washington University in St. Louis

In a paper published in ACS Nano, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis outline how they used a chemical probe to light up interlocking peptides. Their technique will help scientists differentiate synthetic peptides from toxic types found in Alzheimer’s disease.

Newswise: DOE Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Visits Jefferson Lab
Released: 26-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
DOE Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Visits Jefferson Lab
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

On April 1Jefferson National Accelerator Facility welcomed Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Geraldine (Geri) Richmond for a tour of the lab and briefing on its research mission, innovation and STEM programs.

Released: 26-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Barcodes expand range of high-resolution sensor
Washington University in St. Louis

A technique developed by Washington University researchers vastly expands the range of optical sensors used in measuring chemical signatures and molecules.

Newswise: UWF students earn award from NASA at Human Exploration Rover Challenge
Released: 26-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
UWF students earn award from NASA at Human Exploration Rover Challenge
University of West Florida

Congratulations to UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering students who received the Ingenuity Award at the 30th NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge.

Newswise: Eco-friendly nanobiolubricants set to transform industrial grinding practices
Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Eco-friendly nanobiolubricants set to transform industrial grinding practices
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A review recently published underscores substantial advancements in employing nanobiolubricants within grinding operations, presenting a sustainable and efficient methodology that perfectly combines environmental awareness with enhanced industrial performance. This approach promises to set new standards in manufacturing processes by optimizing resource efficiency and minimizing ecological impact.

Newswise: More Than 2 Million Gazelle Still Roam the Mongolian Steppe
Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
More Than 2 Million Gazelle Still Roam the Mongolian Steppe
Wildlife Conservation Society

A new publication in FirstView in Oryx sheds light on the status of Mongolian gazelle populations across Mongolia, Russia, and China, revealing both successes and challenges in the conservation efforts of this iconic species

Released: 26-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Study details a common bacterial defense against viral infection
Ohio State University

In a new study, researchers report on the molecular assembly of one of the most common anti-phage systems – from the family of proteins called Gabija – that is estimated to be used by at least 8.5%, and up to 18%, of all bacteria species on Earth.

   
Newswise: New Sodium-ion battery tech boosts green energy storage affordability
Released: 26-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
New Sodium-ion battery tech boosts green energy storage affordability
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In significant advances for energy-storage technologies, researchers have developed high--ionic-conductivity solid-state electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries that dramatically enhances at room temperature. This breakthrough not only paves the way for more efficient and affordable energy storage solutions but also strengthens the viability of sodium-ion batteries as a sustainable alternative to traditional lithium-ion systems.

Newswise: ETRI Develops An Automated Benchmark for Language-based Task Planners
Released: 26-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
ETRI Develops An Automated Benchmark for Language-based Task Planners
National Research Council of Science and Technology

ETRI research team has developed a technology that automatically evaluates the performance of task plans generated by Large Language Models (LLMs), which paves the way for fast and objective assessment of task planning AIs.

Newswise: Divining peak groundwater
Released: 26-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Divining peak groundwater
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

New research predicts peak groundwater extraction for key basins around the globe by the year 2050. The map indicates groundwater storage trends for Earth’s 37 largest aquifers using data from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory GRACE satellite.

Newswise: Automated machine learning robot unlocks new potential for genetics research
Released: 26-Apr-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Automated machine learning robot unlocks new potential for genetics research
University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering

University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have constructed a robot that uses machine learning to fully automate a complicated microinjection process used in genetic research.

Newswise: Researchers advance detection of gravitational waves to study collisions of neutron stars and black holes
Released: 26-Apr-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Researchers advance detection of gravitational waves to study collisions of neutron stars and black holes
University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering co-led a new study by an international team that will improve the detection of gravitational waves—ripples in space and time.

Newswise: Recovering phosphorus from sewage sludge ash
Released: 26-Apr-2024 2:00 AM EDT
Recovering phosphorus from sewage sludge ash
Hokkaido University

Chemical and heat treatment of sewage sludge can recover phosphorus in a process that could help address the problem of diminishing supplies of phosphorus ores.

Newswise: Genetic hope in fight against devastating wheat disease
Released: 25-Apr-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Genetic hope in fight against devastating wheat disease
University of Adelaide

Fungal disease Fusarium head blight (FHB) is on the rise due to increasingly humid conditions induced by climate change during the wheat growing season, but a fundamental discovery by University of Adelaide researchers could help reduce its economic harm.

Newswise: Targeting specific protein regions offers a new treatment approach in medulloblastoma
Released: 25-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Targeting specific protein regions offers a new treatment approach in medulloblastoma
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Explore how research targeting EP300/CBP protein in Group 3 medulloblastoma may advance targeted pediatric brain tumor treatments by inhibiting bromodomains.

Newswise: Unconventional technology enhances composites important to automotive, aerospace and renewable energy industries
Released: 25-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Unconventional technology enhances composites important to automotive, aerospace and renewable energy industries
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a method that demonstrates how fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials used in the automotive, aerospace and renewable energy industries can be made stronger and tougher to better withstand mechanical or structural stresses over time.

Newswise: These jacks-of-all-trades are masters, too: Yeast study helps answer age-old biology question
19-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
These jacks-of-all-trades are masters, too: Yeast study helps answer age-old biology question
University of Wisconsin–Madison

The results, published April 26 in the journal Science, suggest that internal — not external — factors are the primary drivers of variation in the types of carbon yeasts can eat, and the researchers found no evidence that metabolic versatility, or the ability to eat different foods, comes with any trade-offs. In other words, some yeasts are jacks-of-all-trades and masters of each.

Newswise: LLNL Pandora SmallSat mission clears major NASA milestone on the path toward launch
Released: 25-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
LLNL Pandora SmallSat mission clears major NASA milestone on the path toward launch
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) Pandora SmallSat mission recently passed NASA’s critical design review, a major milestone for the mission to continue its journey toward launch.

Newswise: UAH researcher wins $279K NSF EPSCoR Fellowship to explore preventing catastrophic failures in lithium-ion battery packs in electric vehicles
Released: 25-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
UAH researcher wins $279K NSF EPSCoR Fellowship to explore preventing catastrophic failures in lithium-ion battery packs in electric vehicles
University of Alabama Huntsville

Dr. Avimanyu Sahoo, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Fellowship totaling $279,105 to study ways to enhance the safety, efficiency and longevity of lithium-ion battery packs in electric vehicles (EV).

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Released: 25-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Iceland: The land of fire and ice
University of Miami

A series of volcanic eruptions has rocked Iceland since 2021, as the Reykjanes Peninsula awakened from a nearly 800-year slumber. Climate change could be contributing to the increased volcanic activity, according to a University of Miami marine geoscientist.

Newswise: A.I. Model Finds 119 New Ocean Biodiversity Hotspots—And Low Overlap With Existing Protected Areas
Released: 25-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
A.I. Model Finds 119 New Ocean Biodiversity Hotspots—And Low Overlap With Existing Protected Areas
Wildlife Conservation Society

A new artificial intelligence model has allowed scientists to map the locations of underwater biodiversity hotspots across 11 countries in the Western Indian Ocean

Newswise: Orchid Welcomes Distinguished Clinical and Genetics Leaders to its Advisory Boards
Released: 25-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Orchid Welcomes Distinguished Clinical and Genetics Leaders to its Advisory Boards
ORCHID

Orchid, a reproductive technology company offering the world's only commercially available whole genome embryo screening, today announced Dr. Amber Cooper, Dr. Roohi Jeelani, and Jerry Lanchbury, Ph.D as new members joining their Medical and Scientific Advisory Board.

   
Newswise: The Bronx Zoo Holds Its 16th Annual WCS Run For The Wild
8AM Saturday, April 27
Released: 25-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
The Bronx Zoo Holds Its 16th Annual WCS Run For The Wild 8AM Saturday, April 27
Wildlife Conservation Society

This Year’s Event Is Dedicated to Protect Snow Leopards & Other Wildlife The WCS Run For The Wild Is Sponsored by Montefiore Einstein

Newswise: Potential new worlds rescued by citizens of Earth!

Early results of people-powered astronomy project 'out of this world'
Released: 25-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Potential new worlds rescued by citizens of Earth! Early results of people-powered astronomy project 'out of this world'
Queen's University Belfast

Eagle-eyed, armchair astronomers have almost certainly made a number of thrilling discoveries, including two possible Jupiter-sized ‘exoplanets’ – planets outside our solar system – in an international, citizen-science project run out of a UK university.

Newswise: Enhancing Heat Tolerance in Cool-Season Turfgrasses: A Comprehensive Review of Physiological Changes, Molecular Advances, and Breeding Strategies
Released: 25-Apr-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Enhancing Heat Tolerance in Cool-Season Turfgrasses: A Comprehensive Review of Physiological Changes, Molecular Advances, and Breeding Strategies
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team reviewed the physiological and morphological changes in cool-season turfgrasses under high temperature stress, alongside advances in molecular characterization of their temperature regulatory networks.

Newswise: Innovative FTIR Spectroscopy Models Unravel Cell Wall Composition and Nutritional Quality in Buffel Grass
Released: 25-Apr-2024 2:05 AM EDT
Innovative FTIR Spectroscopy Models Unravel Cell Wall Composition and Nutritional Quality in Buffel Grass
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team developed Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopy-based partial least squares regression (PLSR) models to assess Cenchrus spp (buffel grass) accessions, discovering significant correlations between cell wall composition and digestibility metrics like neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and indigestible NDF (iNDF).

Newswise: Enhancing Fermented Sausage Quality: A Comprehensive Review of Gel Formation Mechanisms and the Role of Lactic Acid Bacteria
Released: 25-Apr-2024 2:05 AM EDT
Enhancing Fermented Sausage Quality: A Comprehensive Review of Gel Formation Mechanisms and the Role of Lactic Acid Bacteria
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team reviewed the process of gel formation in fermented sausages, emphasizing the crucial role of myofibrillar proteins and the influence of lactic acid bacteria, temperature, and processing methods on gel properties.

Newswise: Revolutionizing Sweetpotato Genetics: A Comprehensive Update to the 'Taizhong 6' Genome Annotation
Released: 25-Apr-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Revolutionizing Sweetpotato Genetics: A Comprehensive Update to the 'Taizhong 6' Genome Annotation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has substantially enhanced the annotation of the sweetpotato genome 'Taizhong 6', introducing a more comprehensive and detailed version, v1.0.a2.

Newswise: Argonne plays critical role in consortium to advance fuel cell and electrolyzer manufacturing
Released: 25-Apr-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Argonne plays critical role in consortium to advance fuel cell and electrolyzer manufacturing
Argonne National Laboratory

Improving the manufacturing of green hydrogen technologies is key to wide-spread industry adoption. Argonne is part of a consortium dedicated to scaling up, accelerating production and reducing the cost of producing hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Newswise: Transforming Agriculture and Medicine: The Impact of Gene-Based Breeding (GBB)
Released: 24-Apr-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Transforming Agriculture and Medicine: The Impact of Gene-Based Breeding (GBB)
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has demonstrated that gene-based breeding (GBB) offers a transformative approach to advancing plant and animal breeding, showing remarkable predictability, speed, and cost-effectiveness.

Newswise: Advancing CBSD Resistance in Cassava: A Comprehensive Review of Breeding Strategies and the Role of New Plant Technologies
Released: 24-Apr-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Advancing CBSD Resistance in Cassava: A Comprehensive Review of Breeding Strategies and the Role of New Plant Technologies
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team reviewed the advancements in managing cassava brown streak disease (CBSD), highlighting the integration of new plant breeding technologies (NPBTs) with traditional breeding to enhance resistance.

Released: 24-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
ADDMAN Secures Qualification Project for CuNi Submarine Fittings with the US Navy
ADDMAN

In a development aimed at reinforcing the United States' national security capabilities, ADDMAN Group, via its HARBEC business unit, has been entrusted with a pivotal qualification project for the US Navy.



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