The way ice forms is much more interesting than expected. This basic physical process, among the most common in nature, remains somewhat mysterious despite decades of scientific scrutiny.Now, U.S. National Science Foundation-supported research by… The way ice forms is much more interesting than expected. This basic physical process, among the most common in nature, remains …
Researchers at UC San Diego have developed modular nanoparticles that can be customized to target biological entities such as tumors, viruses or toxins. The surfaces of the nanoparticles are engineered to host biological molecules, making it possible… Researchers at UC San Diego have developed modular nanoparticles that can be customized to target biological entities such …
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Researchers have developed an alternative labeling method called ‘bio-tagging’, which is a microneedle array system that can safely deliver ink in the form of unique number or letter sequences for the identification of animals, which can be used for pets or livestock. This method may be useful for various applications in animal research and management. …
Environmental epidemiologists report on a new study of air pollution exposures collected using personal wristband monitors worn by pregnant individuals in New York City matched with data from a questionnaire. Factors predictive of exposures to air pollution include income, time spent outdoors, maternal age, country of birth, transportation type, and season. Environmental epidemiologists report on …
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A new wave of communication technology is quickly approaching and researchers are now investigating ways to configure next-generation mobile networks. A new wave of communication technology is quickly approaching and researchers are now investigating ways to configure next-generation mobile networks. A new wave of communication technology is quickly approaching and researchers are now investigating ways to …
Artificial intelligence helps unlock advances in wireless communications Read More »
In nature, organic molecules are either left- or right-handed, but synthesizing molecules with a specific ‘handedness’ in a lab is hard to do. Make a drug or enzyme with the wrong ‘handedness,’ and it just won’t work. Now chemists are getting closer to mimicking nature’s chemical efficiency through computational modeling and physical experimentation. In nature, …
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In a new study, environmentally benign inverse-perovskites with high energy conversion efficiency have been reported by scientists with potential for practical application as thermoelectric materials (TEMs). Addressing the limitations typically faced with TEMs, such as insufficient energy conversion efficiency and environmental toxicity due to heavy elements, the new TEMs provide a suitable alternative to TEMs …
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Traditional cloud computing faces various challenges when processing large amounts of data in real time. ‘Edge’ computing is a promising alternative and can benefit from devices known as physical reservoirs. Researchers have now developed a novel memristor device for this purpose. It responds to electrical and optical signals and overcomes real-time processing limitations. When tested, …
Revolutionizing real-time data processing with edge computing and reservoir technology Read More »
Quantum bits, or qubits, can revolutionize computing and sensing systems. However, cryogenic temperatures are required to ensure the stability of qubits. In a groundbreaking study, researchers observed stable molecular qubits of four electron spins at room temperature for the first time by suppressing the mobility of a dye molecule within a metal-organic framework. Their innovative …
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics pose a serious threat to public health and cost the U.S. an estimated $250 billion in increased health care costs in 2018, according to new research. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics pose a serious threat to public health and cost the U.S. an estimated $250 billion in increased health care …
U.S. health costs related to chemicals in plastics reached $250 billion in 2018 Read More »