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Newswise: AI Needs to Work on Its Conversation Game
Release date: 12-Nov-2024 5:40 AM EST
AI Needs to Work on Its Conversation Game
Tufts University

Linguistics and computer science researchers at Tufts University have discovered some of the root causes of the inability of AI to engage in human-like conversation

Newswise: Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees
8-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees
University of California San Diego

Disrupted sleep cycles are a well known concern for human health and function, and now researchers have found similar impacts on insects. A new study has found that artificial light disrupts the circadian rhythms of honey bees and poses a threat to their essential role as pollinators.

Newswise: Breakthrough in photonic time crystals could change how we use and control light
12-Nov-2024 3:00 AM EST
Breakthrough in photonic time crystals could change how we use and control light
Aalto University

An international research team has for the first time designed realistic photonic time crystals –– exotic materials that exponentially amplify light. The breakthrough opens up exciting possibilities across fields such as communication, imaging and sensing by laying the foundations for faster and more compact lasers, sensors and other optical devices.

Newswise: Conifers are foundational to ecosystems globally, providing critical environmental and economic value. Yet, their long life cycles slow traditional breeding methods, positioning somatic embryogenesis (SE) as a more effective option for rapid propagat
Release date: 12-Nov-2024 1:25 AM EST
Conifers are foundational to ecosystems globally, providing critical environmental and economic value. Yet, their long life cycles slow traditional breeding methods, positioning somatic embryogenesis (SE) as a more effective option for rapid propagat
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A newstudy has introduced a novel method for enhancing somatic embryogenesis (SE) in conifer trees, using small molecules to overcome traditional barriers in asexual propagation. This technique is pivotal for advancing forest production and genetic enhancement by addressing challenges in SE initiation and sustaining embryogenic potential. Focused on using redox compounds and epigenetic regulators, the study offers a sustainable, non-genetic engineering approach to conifer propagation, paving the way for efficient large-scale forestry applications.

Newswise: Decoding Ficus Hispida: New Insights Into Sex Determination in Plants
Released: 12-Nov-2024 12:40 AM EST
Decoding Ficus Hispida: New Insights Into Sex Determination in Plants
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study in Ficus hispida genomics has unlocked the genetic mechanisms driving this fig tree’s unique reproductive system. The fully sequenced genome, a first of its kind for Ficus, reveals critical insights into how sex is determined in these plants—a factor crucial to their survival and ecological role. This research is a milestone for advancing the understanding of dioecy in plants and could open new doors for plant breeding and ecosystem management.

Newswise: High-Performance Inkjet Print Head Enhances Bioprinting Productivity
Released: 12-Nov-2024 12:00 AM EST
High-Performance Inkjet Print Head Enhances Bioprinting Productivity
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Bionics Research Center team, led by Dr. Byung Chul Lee at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), has developed a bio-ink inkjet print head using the piezoelectric material PMN-PZT.

Newswise: Populus Cathayana's Genetic Blueprint: Unveiling Evolutionary Patterns and Adaptive Traits
Released: 11-Nov-2024 11:50 PM EST
Populus Cathayana's Genetic Blueprint: Unveiling Evolutionary Patterns and Adaptive Traits
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A significant study has mapped the genetic complexity of Populus cathayana, an ecologically and economically valuable poplar species. By creating a detailed genome assembly and analyzing genetic variation across diverse wild populations, the research sheds light on the species' evolution and adaptation capabilities, particularly in high-altitude environments. This genetic insight is key for conservation strategies and developing resilient tree species for future forest sustainability.

Newswise: Dehumanising child-free women in film and TV gives misogyny a stage
Release date: 11-Nov-2024 8:40 PM EST
Dehumanising child-free women in film and TV gives misogyny a stage
University of South Australia

University of South Australia PhD student Belinda Lees has explored how screenwriters could create more nuanced and complex child-free women protagonists in biopics, after uncovering the barrage of often negative portrayals in existing media.

Newswise: Mount Sinai Team Shows AI Can Detect Serious Neurologic Changes in Babies in the NICU Using Video Data Alone
11-Nov-2024 4:45 PM EST
Mount Sinai Team Shows AI Can Detect Serious Neurologic Changes in Babies in the NICU Using Video Data Alone
Mount Sinai Health System

A team of clinicians, scientists, and engineers at Mount Sinai trained a deep learning pose-recognition algorithm on video feeds of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to accurately track their movements and identify key neurologic metrics.

Newswise: Study Sheds Light on How BRCA1 Gene Mutations Fuel Breast Cancer
Released: 11-Nov-2024 6:00 PM EST
Study Sheds Light on How BRCA1 Gene Mutations Fuel Breast Cancer
Harvard Medical School

At a glance: A new study in mice explains how even a single faulty copy of the BRCA1 gene can fuel tumor growth. The findings suggest the dominant “two-hit” hypothesis of cancer development may not tell the full story behind how cancer arises. Study identifies cellular changes that prime cancer-related genes for action and render cells vulnerable to tumor growth. The findings can inform new treatments that block the priming effect to prevent breast cancer formation.


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