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ETRI, the First in Korea to Develop Supercomputer Accelerator SoC

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:26 EST

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced that it has developed an accelerator system-on-chip (SoC) named 'K-AB21'. The accelerator chip developed by the researchers measures 77mm x 67mm, and is fabricated through the 12-nanometer process.

Empowering Change: Argonne Hosts Women Energy Leaders Training Program

Argonne National Laboratory — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:00:24 EST

Argonne National Laboratory recently hosted the Climate Smart Women Energy Leaders (CSWEL) training program, part of the Net Zero World Initiative. The program equips women from around the world with knowledge and tools to advance sustainable energy solutions.

CSII Executive Director's Herb Guardian Earns Global Acclaim at SIIF 2024

Chulalongkorn University — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:55:35 EST

The Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) proudly congratulates Professor Suchada Sukrong...

A Puffling Joins Atlantic Puffin Colony at Central Park Zoo

Wildlife Conservation Society — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:00:18 EST

An Atlantic puffin chick hatched this summer has now been fully integrated with the rest of the colony in the Central Park Zoo Polar Zone.

A Fossil First: Scientists Find 1.5-Million-Year-Old Footprints of Two Different Species of Human Ancestors at Same Spot

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:00:00 EST

More than a million years ago, on a hot savannah teeming with wildlife near the shore of what would someday become Lake Turkana in Kenya, two completely different species of hominins may have passed each other as they scavenged for food. Scientists know this because they have examined 1.5-million-year-old fossils they unearthed and have concluded they represent the first example of two sets of hominin footprints made about the same time on an ancient lake shore. The discovery will provide more insight into human evolution and how species cooperated and competed with one another, the scientists said.

KSTAR Embarks on 2024 Plasma Experiments to Advance Fusion Reactor Operations

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:00:30 EST

The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) has begun its 2024 plasma experiments, aiming to secure advanced plasma operation technologies.

Curious by Nature: Dr. Michelle LaRue - Watching Penguins from Outer Space

News — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:35:12 EST

Dr. Michelle LaRue, an associate professor at the University of Canterbury, is revolutionizing wildlife ecology by using high-resolution satellite imagery to study emperor penguins from space.

Restoring Mexico's Archaeological Heritage to Its Rightful Place

Universite de Montreal — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:34 EST

A Mexican delegation is coming to retrieve 84 Mesoamerican axes currently in transit at UdeM, underscoring the need to raise public awareness of the looting of archaeological artifacts.

Curious by Nature: Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb - Curiosity with a Capital 'C'

News — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:25:57 EST

Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb from Columbia University shares groundbreaking insights into the science of curiosity. Known for her research on cognition and decision-making, Dr. Gottlieb explains that curiosity isn't just about learning--it's a complex process where our brains assess uncertainty and prioritize valuable information

As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Identify Mechanisms Behind Plant Response to Warming

University of California San Diego — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:30:03 EST

Plants widen microscopic pores on their leaves in response to heat. But scientists lacked an understanding of the mechanisms behind this "sweating" function. Now, biologists have unlocked the details behind these processes and identified two paths that plants use to handle rising temperatures.

Ohio State Professor Named Blavatnik National Awards Finalist

Ohio State University — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:05:27 EST

David Nagib, an organic chemist and a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at The Ohio State University, has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.

Squid-Inspired Fabric for Temperature-Controlled Clothing

American Institute of Physics (AIP) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST

Inspired by the dynamic color-changing properties of squid skin, researchers have developed a method to manufacture a heat-adjusting material that is breathable and washable and can be integrated into flexible fabric. The composite material operates in the infrared spectrum and consists of a polymer covered with copper islands.

Curious by Nature: Dr. Dave Rakestraw - Yes, You Can Do Amazing Physics with Your Smartphone

News — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:05:10 EST

Dr. Dave Rackstraw, a senior scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is transforming science education using smartphones.

Curious by Nature: Dr. Robert Ferl - How You Too Can Go to Space

News — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:05:26 EST

Dr. Robert Ferl, a molecular biologist and professor at the University of Florida, discusses his work on understanding how organisms, particularly plants, adapt to extreme environments, including space. He highlights his recent spaceflight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard, where he conducted experiments to study the effects of space travel on plants.

Collaborative Effort Uncovers Rare Meteorite in Eastern Cape

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:05:17 EST

The spectacular entry of a meteorite into Earth's atmosphere over South Africa's Eastern Cape Province on Sunday 25 August has unleashed a chain of events that would not be out of place in a Hollywood movie script.

Gases from Burning Biomass React within Clouds, Forming Secondary Organic Aerosols

Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory - EMSL — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:05:21 EST

A multi-institutional team of researchers developed a stand-alone box model to predict aqueous and cloud chemistry of biomass-burning phenols based on laboratory measurements.

Se acumulan las pruebas de libros venenosos que contienen tintes toxicos

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST

Algunos libros de la epoca victoriana fueron tenidos con pigmentos toxicos. Las ultimas investigaciones sobre estos "libros venenosos" utilizaron una tecnica no aplicada previamente a los libros para evaluar una coleccion universitaria, y los investigadores descubrieron que algunos volumenes tenian posiblemente niveles inseguros. Presentaran sus resultados en la ACS Fall 2024.

Curious by Nature: Debunking Easter Island Collapse with Dr. Carl Lipo

News — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:05:44 EST

Dr. Carl Lipo from Binghamton University studied Easter Island (Rapa Nui), where he has conducted extensive research on the famous moai statues and the island's history.

HVAC is starting to sweat

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:05:39 EST

Thanks to sensor technology and mathematical modeling, smart dummies provide new insights into how workplaces can be brought to a comfortable temperature in an energy-efficient way and how to prevent patients from getting cold feet in the operating theater.

Southern Pudu Fawn, One of the World's Smallest Deer Species, Debuts at the Queens Zoo

Wildlife Conservation Society — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:05:07 EST

A southern pudu fawn, one of the smallest deer species in the world, is debuting at the Queens Zoo. Born on June 21at about 2 pounds, the fawn shares a habitat with its parents at the Queens Zoo's Wild Side. The species, when fully grown, can weigh up to 15 to 20 pounds and stand 14-17 inches tall.