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Converting fish scales into high-quality nanomaterials. (Left) Scheme depicting the synthesis of carbon nano-onions via the microwave pyrolysis of fish scales. The top inset shows the rise in temperature of the fish scales due to microwave absorption over a period of 10 seconds, as well as a proposed formation mechanism for the carbon nano-onions. (Right) transmission electron microscopy images showing the morphology of the synthesized carbon nano-onions and photographs of CNO dispersion in ethanol, an emissive flexible film, and an LED containing CNO. Image credit: Takashi Shirai from NITech, Japan.

A simple and convenient way to turn fish waste into extremely high-quality carbon-based nanomaterials

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Left: Scanning electron microscopy image of the CuNW network on a copper-sprayed surface. Right: Up-close image of CuNW nanowire, which is about 60 nm in diameter, approximately 100x smaller than a human hair.

Using copper nanowires to combat the spread of diseases

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Discovered: A molecule which prevents tumour cells spreading

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Dr. Adam Sirek sets up a holographic teleportation with (bottom row) Alex Zhou, Hira Nadeem, Paula Bosca, (middle row) , Adam Levschuk, Jocelyn Whittal, Sara Mohamed, Jin Sing Sa, and (Top) Douglas Keddy. (Darryl Lahteenmaa / Western Communications)

The first international holoport demonstration

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Reproducing daylight indoors using quantum dots in a single bulb?

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Photocatalyst sheet containing light-absorbing particles and bacteria

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A novel technology that can help to tackle climate change and address the global energy crisis

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Wearable devices that collect electrodermal activity (like the research devices above) can be used to accurately (and almost instantaneously) infer important data about the wearer's mental state.

Tracking mental states through the skin non-invasively and almost instantly

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A vial of actinium-225, a potential "Goldilocks" of isotopes that's "just right" for fighting some tough cancers. (Credit: Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge National Laboratory and U.S. Dept. of Energy)

Could the radioactive isotope actinium-225 be just the right thing to treat cancer?

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An artist's illustration of an optical switch, splitting light pulses based on their energies. Credit: Y. Wang, N. Thu, and S. Zhou

An all-optical switch could eventually enable data processing using photons

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via University of Virginia School of Medicine

Building a room-temperature superconductor that could transform technology

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A new of nanoparticle-based vaccines could help immunize against cancer in several years.

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Converting fish scales into high-quality nanomaterials. (Left) Scheme depicting the synthesis of carbon nano-onions via the microwave pyrolysis of fish scales. The top inset shows the rise in temperature of the fish scales due to microwave absorption over a period of 10 seconds, as well as a proposed formation mechanism for the carbon nano-onions. (Right) transmission electron microscopy images showing the morphology of the synthesized carbon nano-onions and photographs of CNO dispersion in ethanol, an emissive flexible film, and an LED containing CNO. Image credit: Takashi Shirai from NITech, Japan.

A simple and convenient way to turn fish waste into extremely high-quality carbon-based nanomaterials

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Transforming prosthetics with robotic sensors

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An LED light is powered by a prototype rechargeable battery using the sodium-chlorine chemistry developed recently by Stanford researchers.

Rechargeable batteries that store six times more charge: Meet alkali metal-chlorine batteries

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Figure 1. 3D printing of power-generating TE tube. a) Scheme showing the power-generating TE tube made of the 3D-printed p-type and n-type PbTe tubes at the front view. b) Photograph showing the components for the module assembly. c) Photograph of the fabricated power-generating TE tube chipping unipair of p-type and n-type PbTe legs and schematic model of a power-generating tube chipping ten pairs of TE legs assembled from the fabricated unit module.

New thermoelectric ink can transform car exhaust pipes and chimneys into electric generators

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Discovered: A molecule which prevents tumour cells spreading

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An interdisciplinary team of roboticists, engineers and biologists modeled the mechanics of the mantis shrimp’s punch and built a robot that mimics the movement. (Credit: Second Bay Studios and Roy Caldwell/Harvard SEAS)

Paving the way for small but mighty robotic devices that can punch well above their weight

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Left: Scanning electron microscopy image of the CuNW network on a copper-sprayed surface. Right: Up-close image of CuNW nanowire, which is about 60 nm in diameter, approximately 100x smaller than a human hair.

Using copper nanowires to combat the spread of diseases

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Dr. Adam Sirek sets up a holographic teleportation with (bottom row) Alex Zhou, Hira Nadeem, Paula Bosca, (middle row) , Adam Levschuk, Jocelyn Whittal, Sara Mohamed, Jin Sing Sa, and (Top) Douglas Keddy. (Darryl Lahteenmaa / Western Communications)

The first international holoport demonstration

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Reproducing daylight indoors using quantum dots in a single bulb?

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Photocatalyst sheet containing light-absorbing particles and bacteria

A novel technology that can help to tackle climate change and address the global energy crisis

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Wearable devices that collect electrodermal activity (like the research devices above) can be used to accurately (and almost instantaneously) infer important data about the wearer's mental state.

Tracking mental states through the skin non-invasively and almost instantly

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A vial of actinium-225, a potential "Goldilocks" of isotopes that's "just right" for fighting some tough cancers. (Credit: Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge National Laboratory and U.S. Dept. of Energy)

Could the radioactive isotope actinium-225 be just the right thing to treat cancer?

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Dr. Adam Sirek sets up a holographic teleportation with (bottom row) Alex Zhou, Hira Nadeem, Paula Bosca, (middle row) , Adam Levschuk, Jocelyn Whittal, Sara Mohamed, Jin Sing Sa, and (Top) Douglas Keddy. (Darryl Lahteenmaa / Western Communications)

The first international holoport demonstration

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Wearable devices that collect electrodermal activity (like the research devices above) can be used to accurately (and almost instantaneously) infer important data about the wearer's mental state.

Tracking mental states through the skin non-invasively and almost instantly

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via University of Virginia School of Medicine

Building a room-temperature superconductor that could transform technology

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Graphical Abstract: Cell-free production of personalized therapeutic phages targeting multidrug-resistant bacteria CREDIT: Barth van Rossum / Clarafi

Combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria with viruses

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From left: Brian Cunningham, Amanda Bacon, Aaron Jankelow, Katherine Koprowski, Han Keun Lee, Weijing Wang, Robert Stavins, and Enrique Valera. Bacon and Koprowski are holding the instrument and the cartridge, respectively. CREDIT Julia Pollack

Detecting Zika virus in blood samples with a smartphone clip-on

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Human hearing depends on the cochlea, a snail-shaped structure in the inner ear. A new kind of cochlear implant for people with disabling hearing loss would use beams of light to stimulate the cochlear nerve. LAKSHAY KHURANA AND DANIEL KEPPELER

Gene therapy and optoelectronics could radically upgrade hearing for millions of people

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This illustration shows an analog deep learning processor powered by ultra-fast protonics. Credit: Ella Maru Studio, Murat Onen

Faster computation for artificial intelligence using much less energy is possible with new hardware

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Where the square piece of glass sits lower than the orange liquid, this is the Moses’ ‘parting of the waters’ effect. Caused by the surface energy/shield effect of the spray. Image: Cesar Nicolas

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A first-of-its-kind sprayable coating that can prevent the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses – including COVID-19 over a sustained period

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Possibilities

Converting fish scales into high-quality nanomaterials. (Left) Scheme depicting the synthesis of carbon nano-onions via the microwave pyrolysis of fish scales. The top inset shows the rise in temperature of the fish scales due to microwave absorption over a period of 10 seconds, as well as a proposed formation mechanism for the carbon nano-onions. (Right) transmission electron microscopy images showing the morphology of the synthesized carbon nano-onions and photographs of CNO dispersion in ethanol, an emissive flexible film, and an LED containing CNO. Image credit: Takashi Shirai from NITech, Japan.

A simple and convenient way to turn fish waste into extremely high-quality carbon-based nanomaterials

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55 mins ago

Transforming prosthetics with robotic sensors

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7 hours ago

Left: Scanning electron microscopy image of the CuNW network on a copper-sprayed surface. Right: Up-close image of CuNW nanowire, which is about 60 nm in diameter, approximately 100x smaller than a human hair.

Using copper nanowires to combat the spread of diseases

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Discovered: A molecule which prevents tumour cells spreading

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2 days ago

Reproducing daylight indoors using quantum dots in a single bulb?

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A new of nanoparticle-based vaccines could help immunize against cancer in several years.

Could a new class of vaccines developed actually vaccinate against cancer

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An artificial intelligence-driven device could provide a more accurate picture of patient deterioration than traditional vital sign measurements

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Diagnosing diseases noninvasively by isolating biomarkers in tears

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Progress

A vial of actinium-225, a potential "Goldilocks" of isotopes that's "just right" for fighting some tough cancers. (Credit: Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge National Laboratory and U.S. Dept. of Energy)

Could the radioactive isotope actinium-225 be just the right thing to treat cancer?

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An artist's illustration of an optical switch, splitting light pulses based on their energies. Credit: Y. Wang, N. Thu, and S. Zhou

An all-optical switch could eventually enable data processing using photons

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A new and possibly better needle-free nasal vaccine for COVID-19?

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A vaccine patch

Are patches better than needles to fight Covid variants?

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A significant step in having robots actually learn from directly watching humans

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Using iron instead of platinum as a catalyst could finally make hydrogen fuel cells affordable

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A surprising new non-opioid pain killer with fewer side effects

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A new chemical tool can access renewable energy from plant matter that could lessen our dependence on fossil fuels

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FYI

Decontaminating and reusing N95 masks using dry heat

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The ability to decontaminate N95 masks more than 25 times

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Counting seated people in an area from outside using only WiFi

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For Your Consideration

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Can bumblebees feel pain?

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Two of the study’s authors: Pauline Bohne (on the left) and Melanie Mark Credit: RUB, Marquard

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Researchers have found a connection in the brain that is crucial for aggressive behaviour – in mice

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Sources of noise from deep-sea mining activities will span the entire water column.

For Your Consideration

Noise from one deep-sea mine alone could travel approximately 500 kilometers (roughly 311 miles)

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Logging in Tasmania, by Matt Palmer

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The world’s first biodiversity-adjusted sovereign credit ratings

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The impact of rocket launches may have a greater climate effect than the aviation industry

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Could breath biometrics be the next thing in identification technologies?

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Student performing on rigging at the University of Stockholm’s ‘Department of Circus’, which explores different disciplines through circus arts. Credit: Joakim Björklund

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Researchers call for rebellion: Instead of just writing more papers take more risks

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Is society really ready for artificial intelligence ethical decision making?

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Photocatalyst sheet containing light-absorbing particles and bacteria

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A novel technology that can help to tackle climate change and address the global energy crisis

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Making hacking futile using quantum cryptography

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Are dual-action antibiotics the next big thing to fight drug resistance?

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The review from Chris Bryant considered environmental and health factors associated with plant-based meat products. via Stanford Medicine

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Are plant-based meats any healthier and more sustainable than animal products?

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In adsorption cooling systems, molecules of vapor refrigerant (the guest) are adsorbed in the nanopores of a solid material (the host). Motkuri and his collaborators have studied how changing the geometry of the nanopores (pore engineering) and the speed of host-guest chemical interactions affect the cooling capacity and energy efficiency of adsorption cooling systems. (Image by Rose Perry | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

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Adsorption cooling: The greening of air conditioning

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Where the square piece of glass sits lower than the orange liquid, this is the Moses’ ‘parting of the waters’ effect. Caused by the surface energy/shield effect of the spray. Image: Cesar Nicolas

Challenges of our Age • IMAGINATION

A first-of-its-kind sprayable coating that can prevent the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses – including COVID-19 over a sustained period

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Challenges of our Age

Could fish farming be transformed by the humble sea cucumber?

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Monitoring the vital signs of animals in the wild using drones

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Institutions: Recent Additions - WELCOME!

Nagoya Institute of Technology

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National Chung Cheng University

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University of the West of Scotland

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Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute

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Chonnam National University

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Ames Laboratory

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Nagoya Institute of Technology

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University of the West of Scotland

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National Chung Cheng University

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Stanford University

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Chonnam National University

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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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