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Released: 19-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
How Argonne is working with banks around the world to prevent weapons proliferation
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory is training financial professionals to identify and avoid relationships with sanctioned or other high-risk entities that deal in advanced conventional weapons.

Newswise: Electrons are quick-change artists in molten salts, chemists show
Released: 19-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Electrons are quick-change artists in molten salts, chemists show
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

In a finding that helps elucidate how molten salts in advanced nuclear reactors might behave, scientists have shown how electrons interacting with the ions of the molten salt can form three states with different properties.

Newswise: UAH researcher wins three grants totaling $650K to tap learning-based controls
Released: 19-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
UAH researcher wins three grants totaling $650K to tap learning-based controls
University of Alabama Huntsville

A researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been awarded three separate federal grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Naval Surface Warfare Center and the Department of Energy totaling nearly $650,000 to support diverse research projects that each involve his particular areas of expertise, learning-based control and its application in machinery lifecycle management.

Released: 19-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Pinpointing the emergence of muddy flavors in your fish
University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Science

Researchers have been able to pinpoint exactly when the muddy off-flavor emerges in farmed fish, which could help to make it easier to deal with the compounds that turn people away from farmed fish

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Released: 19-Oct-2023 10:30 AM EDT
Electron-rich metals make ceramics tough to crack
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego engineers have developed a recipe to make a certain class of ceramics tougher and more resistant to cracking. The newfound toughness of these ceramics paves the way for their use in extreme applications, such as spacecraft and other hypersonic vehicles.

Released: 19-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Rice researcher scans tropical forest with mixed-reality device
Rice University

Novel field application of HoloLens and VegSense used for habitat mapping

Newswise: Orange Photonics Unveils LightLab 3 Psy Analyzer, Revolutionizing Analytical Testing for Psychedelic Mushrooms and Infused Products
Released: 19-Oct-2023 9:25 AM EDT
Orange Photonics Unveils LightLab 3 Psy Analyzer, Revolutionizing Analytical Testing for Psychedelic Mushrooms and Infused Products
Orange Photonics

Orange Photonics, a pioneer in analytical testing solutions, is pleased to introduce LightLab 3 Psy Analyzer

Newswise: SMU lab creating large synthetic datasets to reduce bias, preserve privacy in AI facial recognition systems
Released: 19-Oct-2023 8:10 AM EDT
SMU lab creating large synthetic datasets to reduce bias, preserve privacy in AI facial recognition systems
Southern Methodist University

The quality of any artificial intelligence (AI) model relies on the data it is given. That is why researchers at SMU are creating large datasets to address bias and fairness issues found in facial recognition (FR) technology.

Newswise: Chaos Raman distributed optical fiber sensing
Released: 19-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Chaos Raman distributed optical fiber sensing
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The article briefly analyzes the reasons for the limitation of the development of spatial resolution performance of Raman distributed optical fiber sensors, summarizes the corresponding solutions in recent years, and proposes a high spatial resolution Raman distributed optical fiber sensing technology based on the chaotic correlation method.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
New method may accurately identify body fluids at crime scenes
Wiley

Identifying different types of body fluids can help forensic experts reconstruct a crime scene, but it’s difficult to do so

Released: 18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Simplifying the generation of three-dimensional holographic displays
Chiba University

Researchers propose a novel approach that utilizes deep learning to generate three-dimensional holograms from colored two-dimensional images

Released: 18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Graz University of Technology study on e-scooter accidents: more helmets and less speed reduce the injury risk
Graz University of Technology

A team from the Vehicle Safety Institute at TU Graz has used Human Body Models to investigate accidents involving electric scooters and identified the most important factors for preventing serious injuries

Released: 18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Scientists develop novel nanoparticles that could serve as contrast agents
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Special nanoparticles could one day improve modern imaging techniques. Developed by researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), the properties of these unique nanoparticles change in reaction to heat. When combined with an integrated dye, the particles may be used in photoacoustic imaging to produce high-resolution, three-dimensional internal images of the human body

Newswise: Argonne training program provides crash course in supercomputing
Released: 18-Oct-2023 11:55 AM EDT
Argonne training program provides crash course in supercomputing
Argonne National Laboratory

The annual Argonne Training Program on Extreme-Scale Computing equips attendees with the skills and knowledge needed to use the world’s most powerful supercomputers for scientific research.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
AI and 10 seconds of voice can screen for diabetes, new study reveals
Klick Applied Sciences

Klick Labs scientists discover voice tech as potential game changer in Type 2 diabetes detection

Released: 18-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Wearable device makes memories and powers up with the flex of a finger
RMIT University

Australian researchers have developed a wearable device that can generate power from a user's bending finger and store memories

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Released: 18-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Bristlemouth Announces BristleCon, a Two-Day Event to Accelerate Ocean Innovation
Sofar Ocean

The free event will showcase the Bristlemouth open ocean connectivity standard and feature a hands-on workshop, keynote talks from ocean innovators, and more.

Newswise: High-speed electro-optic modulation in topological interface states of a one-dimensional lattice
Released: 18-Oct-2023 9:45 AM EDT
High-speed electro-optic modulation in topological interface states of a one-dimensional lattice
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Electro-optic modulators are key components in data communication and microwave photonics. Large modulation bandwidth, high energy efficiency, and compact device footprint are crucial metrics of a modulator.

Newswise: Shanghai Unveils Advanced Synchrotron-Based Proton Therapy Facility for Enhanced Cancer Treatment
Released: 18-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Shanghai Unveils Advanced Synchrotron-Based Proton Therapy Facility for Enhanced Cancer Treatment
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation therapy that uses protons instead of X-rays to treat cancer. Due to its precise nature, it significantly reduces damage to surrounding normal tissue. The Bragg peak of proton beams ensures that there's almost no dose after the peak, protecting essential organs from unnecessary radiation.

Newswise: Point-of-Care Ultrasonography Offers Clear Benefits, Multiple Applications in Critical Care
Released: 17-Oct-2023 8:05 PM EDT
Point-of-Care Ultrasonography Offers Clear Benefits, Multiple Applications in Critical Care
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Advances in ultrasonography technology have led to increased usage at the point-of-care, with handheld devices offering both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. AACN journal publishes two-part symposium on POCUS use In critical care.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Bacteria found in desert pave the way for paint that produces oxygen whilst capturing carbon
University of Surrey

Biopaint made with desert bacteria produces oxygen and captures carbon.

Newswise: Q&A: Researchers aim to improve accessibility with augmented reality
Released: 17-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Q&A: Researchers aim to improve accessibility with augmented reality
University of Washington

This month, University of Washington researchers will introduce multiple projects that deploy augmented reality — through headsets and phone apps — with the aim of making the world more accessible for people with disabilities.

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Released: 17-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
UAH researchers closing in on helping to solve 60-year-old solar mystery
University of Alabama Huntsville

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, have supported a ground-breaking measurement that is helping solve a 60-year-old cosmic mystery that involves the question of why the Sun’s corona, the outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere, is so much hotter than the surface of the Sun itself.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Wren Laboratories Expands Flagship Molecular Cancer Diagnostic NETest to China
Wren Laboratories

Licensing agreement with Kindstar Globalgene Technology will more than double Wren NETest distribution within first year

Released: 17-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Wren Laboratories’ NETest leverages mRNA and Artificial Intelligence to create highly accurate, personalized neuroendocrine cancer diagnostics
Wren Laboratories

Blood-based molecular NET cancer test delivers accuracy and specificity levels unsurpassed by other diagnostic methods

Newswise: Ultra-wideband Heterogeneous Integrated Photodiodes on Thin-film Lithium Niobate Platform
Released: 17-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Ultra-wideband Heterogeneous Integrated Photodiodes on Thin-film Lithium Niobate Platform
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) is considered as a promising platform for photonics integrated circuits due to its tight mode confinement, high nonlinear efficiency and wide transparency window. Chinese scientists have recently reported an ultra-wideband waveguide-coupled photodiode on the TFLN platform.

Newswise: New photonic chips for high-capacity data transmissions
Released: 17-Oct-2023 8:20 AM EDT
New photonic chips for high-capacity data transmissions
Chinese Academy of Sciences

High-performance thin-film lithium niobate optical modulators have emerged that are highly expected to satisfy the ever-growing demand for high-capacity optical interconnects utilizing multiple channels in parallel.

Newswise: RUDN Economists Propose Algorithm For Flexible Management of Innovative Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Released: 17-Oct-2023 5:05 AM EDT
RUDN Economists Propose Algorithm For Flexible Management of Innovative Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Economists from RUDN University have created a methodology based on mathematical modeling to manage production effectively with rapidly emerging innovations.

Newswise: Superlensing without a super lens: physicists boost microscopes beyond limits
16-Oct-2023 1:45 PM EDT
Superlensing without a super lens: physicists boost microscopes beyond limits
University of Sydney

New technique could be used in medical diagnostics and advanced manufacturing.

Newswise: Michigan Ross Professor Tom Lyon Awarded for Sustainability Contributions
Released: 16-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Michigan Ross Professor Tom Lyon Awarded for Sustainability Contributions
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Tom Lyon, Dow Professor of Sustainable Science, Technology, and Commerce, was recently awarded the World Sustainability Award from the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. The award, totaling $100,000 between him and his co-awardees, recognizes Lyon’s contribution to corporate sustainability.

Newswise: No FOMO here - study finds social media photos may drive new customers away
Released: 16-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
No FOMO here - study finds social media photos may drive new customers away
Tulane University

Social media marketers sharing photos of people vacationing in exotic locales or attending events at exclusive venues may actually be driving new customers away, according to a recently published Tulane University study.

Newswise: Deep tech is coming
Released: 16-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Deep tech is coming
University of Utah

Two major investments in technology research and development were announced Thursday, Oct. 12, by University of Utah President Taylor Randall, marking the U’s expanding partnerships with industry and government players in the areas of artificial intelligence and semiconductors.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Pushing the quantum frontier for finance: JPMorgan Chase’s Marco Pistoia
Argonne National Laboratory

An institutional partner of the Q-NEXT quantum research center, JPMorgan Chase is advancing quantum technologies for the financial sector while collaborating with other organizations to push the quantum frontier for all.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 3:00 PM EDT
Werfen Receives US FDA 510(K) Clearance for Aptiva® Connective Tissue Disease Essential Reagent
Werfen

New Reagent Aids in Diagnosis of Connective Tissue Disease in Hard-to-Diagnose Autoimmune Diseases, Reducing Time to Diagnosis and Improving Patient Outcomes

Newswise: Jefferson Lab to Lead $300+ Million High Performance Data Facility Hub
Released: 16-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Jefferson Lab to Lead $300+ Million High Performance Data Facility Hub
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

The U.S. Department of Energy has just announced the selection of Jefferson Lab as the lead site for its new High Performance Data Facility. Partnering with Berkeley Lab, the HPDF will be a $300+ million computing facility that will provide transformational capabilities for data analysis, networking and storage for the nation’s research enterprise.

Newswise: Engineers to build cyborg locusts, study odor-guided navigation
Released: 16-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Engineers to build cyborg locusts, study odor-guided navigation
Washington University in St. Louis

Researchers have long sought to understand locusts and their power of sensing, computing and locomotory capabilities. WashU engineers will study how the locust brain transforms sensory input into behavior with a four-year $4.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
MSU expert: How harmful is radiation risk from mobile phones?
Michigan State University

In September, France ordered Apple to stop selling iPhone 12 models saying the phones exceeded European Union exposure limits for radiation. Apple is contesting the findings because its tests show that the iPhone 12 is compliant with global radiation standards.

Newswise: Helping robots follow a new path
Released: 16-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Helping robots follow a new path
Arizona State University (ASU)

Reservoir computing, a type of machine learning, to program a robot to move two arms on a 2D plane in a computer simulation, allows the robot to change trajectory between predefined paths with only partial knowledge of the surrounding environment.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
A powerful new tool in the fight against one of the deadliest cancers
Osaka University

Researchers from Osaka University unveil a radioactive monoclonal antibody that can both diagnose and treat a deadly type of pancreatic cancer

Released: 16-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Novel approach to advanced electronics, data storage with ferroelectricity
Flinders University

Latest research from Flinders University and UNSW Sydney, published in the American Chemical Society ACS Nano journal, explores switchable polarization in a new class of silicon compatible metal oxides and paves the way for the development of advanced devices including high-density data storage, ultra low energy electronics, flexible energy harvesting and wearable devices.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
New 3D-printed tumor model enables faster, less expensive and less painful cancer treatment
University of Waterloo

Researchers combining bioprinting with synthetic chips to understand tumors in 3D

Newswise: Focus on Perovskite Emitters in Blue Light-emitting Diodes
Released: 16-Oct-2023 10:50 AM EDT
Focus on Perovskite Emitters in Blue Light-emitting Diodes
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) are one of the most promising new display technologies, while the performance of their blue devices is a key obstacle to practical applications. Scientists in China comprehensively summarized three main technical routes (compositional engineering, dimensional control, size confinement) towards blue perovskites and the latest progress of blue PeLED.

Newswise: NASA’s Webb Detects Tiny Quartz Crystals in Clouds of Hot Gas Giant
Released: 16-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
NASA’s Webb Detects Tiny Quartz Crystals in Clouds of Hot Gas Giant
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have detected evidence for quartz nanocrystals in the high-altitude clouds of WASP-17 b, a hot Jupiter exoplanet 1,300 light-years from Earth.

9-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
AI Pain Recognition System Could Help Detect Patients’ Pain Before, During and After Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

An automated pain recognition system using artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise as an unbiased method to detect pain in patients before, during and after surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

Released: 14-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
AI researchers expose critical vulnerabilities within major LLMs
Lancaster University

Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Bard have taken the world by storm this year, with companies investing millions to develop these AI tools, and some leading AI chatbots being valued in the billions.

9-Oct-2023 2:40 PM EDT
Virtual Reality Reduces Anxiety Among Caregivers of Children Having Surgery, Study Finds
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Virtual reality (VR) may be an effective and reliable tool to alleviate the anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers when their child undergoes surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

Released: 13-Oct-2023 8:05 PM EDT
Researchers measure global consensus over the ethical use of AI
Cell Press

To examine the global state of AI ethics, a team of researchers from Brazil performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of global guidelines for AI use.

Released: 13-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
The University of Utah launches Utah Network for Integrated Computing and Semiconductor Research and Education
University of Utah

The organization, which consists of state-wide partnerships between institutions of higher education, governmental bodies, and members of private industry, will help develop Utah’s semiconductor workforce and increase its access to key technological infrastructure.

Newswise: A revolution in the making
Released: 13-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
A revolution in the making
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory is shaping Industry 4.0 with groundbreaking research into advanced ways of making things more effective, efficient and economical, using the most cutting-edge materials and processes, with the lowest possible environmental impact.



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