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Newswise: Quantum Leap: Breakthrough for Secure Communication with ‘Artificial Atoms’
Released: 3-Jul-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Quantum Leap: Breakthrough for Secure Communication with ‘Artificial Atoms’
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers performed the first quantum communication tests in Lower Saxony over a 79km long optical fiber connection from Hannover to Braunschweig. Novel nanomaterials were used to generate the light transmitted over the "Niedersachsen Quantum Link", marking a leap forward to a semiconductor enabled quantum internet.

Newswise: Clever clothes! Seams in clothing can capture body movement
1-Jul-2024 6:30 AM EDT
Clever clothes! Seams in clothing can capture body movement
University of Bristol

Everyday clothing may soon be able to capture and record body movements according to new research published by the Universities of Bristol and Bath.

Newswise: AI-powered tool helps doctors detect rare diseases
Released: 2-Jul-2024 4:05 PM EDT
AI-powered tool helps doctors detect rare diseases
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

UCLA Health and UCSF researchers create artificial intelligence program to help diagnose and manage rare and genetic diseases.

Released: 2-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT
NanoCellect Launches VERLO: First Demonstration of Image-Based Sorting of Interacting Immune Synapsed Cells Followed by Confirmation of Immune Functionality
NanoCellect

NanoCellect Biomedical, a leader in microfluidic cell sorting technology, proudly announces the launch of VERLO™ Image-Guided Cell Sorter, a groundbreaking cell sorter poised to redefine the landscape of single-cell visualization and gentle flow cytometry analysis and cell sorting.

Released: 2-Jul-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Allergic Reactions, Neonatal Chemical Exposure, and More Featured in Lastest ToxSci
Society of Toxicology

The July 2024 issue of Toxicological Sciences includes a Contemporary Review on AHR-signaling, an In-Depth Review on allergic reactions, and Tox Spotlight articles on physiologically based kinetic models and neonatal exposure to a flame retardant.

Newswise: LLNL delivers compact dual-band telescope for launch this summer aboard NASA satellite
Released: 2-Jul-2024 12:05 PM EDT
LLNL delivers compact dual-band telescope for launch this summer aboard NASA satellite
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) space hardware team has delivered a payload for NASA’s Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator-R (PTD-R) satellite.

Newswise: Decoding grona styracifolia: the genome behind a promising COVID-19 drug candidate
Released: 2-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Decoding grona styracifolia: the genome behind a promising COVID-19 drug candidate
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A pivotal study has demystified the genetic underpinnings of schaftoside, a vital compound in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with significant potential as a COVID-19 therapeutic. The research decodes the biosynthetic pathway and uncovers gene expansions within the Grona styracifolia genome, providing critical insights for optimizing the production of this promising medicinal agent.

   
20-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Mercy Medical Center First in Mid-Atlantic Region to Offer Orthopedic Patients New Mixed Reality Technology Platform for Shoulder Surgery
Mercy Medical Center

Nationally recognized for orthopedic surgery, Mercy Medical Center is now the first in the mid-Atlantic region to offer shoulder arthroplasty using a new mixed reality technology platform known as Blueprint Mixed Reality (MR) Guidance, developed by Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies.

Newswise: New mRNA technology turns cells into long-lasting drug factories
Released: 2-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
New mRNA technology turns cells into long-lasting drug factories
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

A team of researchers has established a ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based method that drives cells in the body to produce therapeutic proteins and secrete them into the bloodstream. The approach could potentially extend the lifespan of drugs in the body, reducing the burden on patients who require frequent drug administrations.

Newswise: Cutting down on seeds: innovative watermelon breeding techniques revealed
Released: 2-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Cutting down on seeds: innovative watermelon breeding techniques revealed
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In an agricultural advancement, scientists have deciphered the genetic underpinnings of watermelon chromosomal translocations, the key to cultivating fruits with fewer seeds. This research explores the allelic interactions that dictate seed count, presenting an innovative and sustainable strategy for breeding seedless watermelons, revolutionizing traditional horticultural practices.

Newswise: KIER Develops 'Viologen Redox Flow Battery'  to Replace Vanadium.’
Released: 2-Jul-2024 9:00 AM EDT
KIER Develops 'Viologen Redox Flow Battery' to Replace Vanadium.’
National Research Council of Science and Technology

Dr. Seunghae Hwang’s research team from the Energy Storage Research Department at the Korea Institute of Energy Research has successfully enhanced the performance and cycle life of redox flow batteries, a prominent large-capacity energy storage device, by introducing functional groups that replace the active materials and improve solubility and stability

Newswise: Mass production will soon make ultra-large nano transparent screens accessible to everyone
Released: 2-Jul-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Mass production will soon make ultra-large nano transparent screens accessible to everyone
National Research Council of Science and Technology

Newly developed nano transparent screen can be mass-produced at one-tenth the cost of existing screens…Viewers can watch high-definition video footages from multiple angles

Newswise: Unlocking the grape's secret: how wounding boosts anthocyanin defenses
Released: 2-Jul-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Unlocking the grape's secret: how wounding boosts anthocyanin defenses
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study sheds light on the biochemical response of grapevines to wounding stress. It reveals that the transcription factor VvWRKY5 is a key regulator that enhances anthocyanin production, which serves as a protective mechanism for the plant.

Newswise: SMU, U of Rhode Island patent inexpensive method to improve creation of solid-state nanopores
Released: 2-Jul-2024 6:05 AM EDT
SMU, U of Rhode Island patent inexpensive method to improve creation of solid-state nanopores
Southern Methodist University

SMU and the University of Rhode Island have patented an inexpensive, easy-to-use method to create solid-state nanopores (SSNs), while also making it possible to self-clean blocked nanopores.

Newswise: Switch up teaching and assessment to combat chatbot-cheating
Released: 1-Jul-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Switch up teaching and assessment to combat chatbot-cheating
University of South Australia

It’s the chatbot technology that can write an essay in a second, but despite its vast capabilities, generative AI is creating headaches for education, particularly when it comes to student integrity and cheating.

Released: 1-Jul-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Three Argonne postdocs invited to prestigious meeting of Nobel laureates
Argonne National Laboratory

Three Argonne postdoc scientists have been invited to the prestigious Nobel Laureate Meetings in Lindau, Germany, where they will meet with past Nobel Prize winners in their fields.

Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Should human driving be banned in a world with self-driving cars?, GW researcher asks
George Washington University

With the rise in popularity of and investment in autonomous vehicles, one professor at the George Washington University sought to explore the ethics and policy considerations around driving in a... ...

Newswise: New UAV-Based Method Enhances Wheat Uniformity Monitoring and Yield Prediction
Released: 1-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
New UAV-Based Method Enhances Wheat Uniformity Monitoring and Yield Prediction
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has developed an innovative method to quantify wheat uniformity using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imaging technology.

Newswise: A Research Team Develops Hyperspectral Library for Rice Nutrient Stress, Achieving Up to 100% Accuracy with Deep Learning
Released: 1-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
A Research Team Develops Hyperspectral Library for Rice Nutrient Stress, Achieving Up to 100% Accuracy with Deep Learning
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has developed a hyperspectral library for 14 NPK nutrient stress conditions in rice, using a terrestrial hyperspectral camera to collect and analyze 420 rice stress images.

Newswise: Advanced DeepLabv3+ Algorithm Enhances Safflower Filament Harvesting with High Accuracy
Released: 1-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Advanced DeepLabv3+ Algorithm Enhances Safflower Filament Harvesting with High Accuracy
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has developed an improved DeepLabv3+ algorithm for accurately detecting and localizing safflower filament picking points.



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