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Argonne Researchers Highlight Breakthroughs in Supercomputing and AI at SC24

Argonne National Laboratory — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:55 EST

Argonne National Laboratory researchers to showcase leading-edge work in high performance computing, AI and more at SC24 international conference.

Developing Advanced Recycling Technology to Restore Spent Battery Cathode Materials

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:00:56 EST

The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a cost-effective and eco-friendly recycling process that addresses the limitations of traditional direct recycling methods for spent batteries.

ETRI, Developing Core Technologies to Secure a Leading Position in 6G Communication

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:00:46 EST

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced that they will develop new key technologies for wireless access and wireless backhauling to realize large-capacity and ultra-precision services in ultra-high frequency bands.

A Step Toward Safer X-Rays with New Detector Technology

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST

Now, researchers publishing in ACS Central Science have taken a step toward safer X-rays by creating a highly sensitive and foldable detector that produces good quality images with smaller dosages of the rays.

'Inside the Box' Look at Excited Hadrons Could Help Solve Mystery of Particle X(3872)

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:15:28 EST

So-called "XYZ states" defy the standard picture of particle behavior and have given rise to several attempts to understand their nature.

Power Line Test Bed Energizes Technologies for Increasing Grid Capacity

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:30:18 EST

As population growth and extreme temperatures strain the United States power grid, utilities and equipment manufacturers are looking for ways to increase the amount of electricity the grid can carry. The Powerline Conductor Accelerated Testing Facility, or PCAT, located at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is one of the only facilities in the country where companies can try out new transmission line technologies for long time periods in extremes of wind, weather, temperature and electrical load conditions.

AI Needs to Work on Its Conversation Game

Tufts University — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:40:53 EST

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

Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees

University of California San Diego — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST

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.

Decoding Ficus Hispida: New Insights Into Sex Determination in Plants

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:40:04 EST

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.

Study: Online E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Comply with Sale Regulations

University of California San Diego — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST

Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor restrictions, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

Elephant Seal Colony Declines One Year After Avian Flu Outbreak

Wildlife Conservation Society — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:15:58 EST

The sounds of barking elephant seals are again in the air along the breeding grounds of Peninsula Valdes, Argentina--but it's quieter. Almost exactly a year after a massive outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza killed more than 17,000 elephant seals, including about 97% of their pups, scientists estimate that only about a third of the elephant seals normally expected here returned.

Storm in a Laser Beam: Physicists Create "Light Hurricanes" That Could Transport Huge Amounts of Data

Aalto University — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:40:39 EST

Much of modern life depends on the coding of information onto means of delivering it. Researchers at Aalto University's Department of Applied Physics found a new way to create tiny hurricanes of light -- known to scientists as vortices -- that can carry large amounts of information via cable.

COP29: Built Environment Researchers Call for Better Alignment of Policy with Science

Aalto University — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:30:52 EST

Scientists from across the globe are calling for experts to show their willingness to tackle emissions challenges in the built environment sector by endorsing a call for more effective collaboration between researchers and policymakers.

Revolutionary 3D Leaf Edge Reconstruction Method Enhances Plant Morphology Analysis

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:50:18 EST

A research team has developed a novel method for reconstructing the 3D edges of leaves using advanced deep learning and image processing techniques.

AI-Powered Model Revolutionizes Rice Lodging Detection for Improved Agricultural Outcomes

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:30:10 EST

A research team has introduced a cutting-edge deep learning model, AAUConvNeXt, for precise and efficient detection of rice lodging, a critical agricultural challenge that impacts yield prediction and disaster management.

Probing Neutron Star Crusts with Artificial Neural Networks

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:05:36 EST

The inner crust of a neutron star is characterized by the presence of a neutron superfluid. To accurately predict the properties of neutron matter in this state, researchers make theoretical calculations that typically assume that neutrons form "Cooper pairs." This study used artificial neural networks to make accurate predictions without relying on this assumption.

Deep Ocean Clues to a Million-Year-Old Ice Age Puzzle Revealed in New Study

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:45:11 EST

Using climate records spanning the past 1.2 million years, the team reconstructed deep ocean properties that are crucial for understanding the ocean's flow and carbon sequestration capabilities.

New Material to Make Next Generation of Electronics Faster and More Efficient

University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:10 EST

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have achieved a new material that will be pivotal in making the next generation of high-power electronics faster, transparent and more efficient.

New Device Generates Electricity From Moisture in the Air

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:30:39 EST

Binghamton University, State University of New York researchers have developed a paper-based wearable device that would provide sustained high-efficiency power output through moisture capture.

Scientists Capture Images of Electron Molecular Crystals

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:15 EST

Researchers have taken direct images of the Wigner molecular crystal, a new quantum phase of an electron solid. The breakthrough may advance future technologies for quantum simulations.

New AI-Based Natural Language Feature Makes Complex Searches in Dimensions Faster and Easier

Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:19 EST

Digital Science's flagship product Dimensions has launched a beta of a new AI-based Natural Language to Query search technology.

Atomic-Level Heterostructures for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:30:37 EST

This study presents a novel approach utilizing the concentration gradient of thiourea dissociation products to synthesize a CdNCN-CdS composite photocatalyst with an atomic-level heterostructure (NCN-Cd-S). The strong electron affinity of CdNCN and efficient electron transfer at the interface enhance photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, achieving a record-high rate of 14.7 mmol(mid dot)g⁻¹(mid dot)h⁻¹ under visible light, surpassing other CdS-based composites.

Fabrication of 4-Inch Wafer-Scale Heterostructure via PECVD drives AI Semiconductor Performance Innovation!

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:05 EST

The research team led by Senior Researcher Hyeong-U Kim of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Research Center of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has achieved the world's first successful fabrication of a 4-inch heterostructures semiconductor with using plasma technology.

"Seeing" More Sharply into Self-Assembled Nanomaterials

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:25:18 EST

To build nanostructures, researchers need to probe these structures' internal architecture at various states of assembly in three dimensions. This project used several methods to produce X-ray computed tomography (CT) scans that provided record-setting, 7-nanometer resolution and information on the elements in the materials. The researchers then constructed 3-D frameworks to reveal the nanostructures' imperfections and interfaces.

Research Finds Coyotes Thriving Despite Human and Predator Pressures

University of New Hampshire — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:05:14 EST

DURHAM, N.H.--(November 6, 2024)--Research led by the University of New Hampshire sheds light on how coyotes, North America's most successful predators, are responding to various environmental pressures, including human development, hunting and competition with larger carnivores. Surprisingly, the study's findings suggest that human hunting practices may actually contribute to increasing the number of coyotes.