Using the eye as a window into heart disease
AI system is “trained” to read conventional retinal scans for signs of heart disease The system – which has 70% to 80% accuracy – predicts if patients are at risk…
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Insects help robots gain better grip
An international research team of biomechanics optimizes robotic movements inspired by insects. A whole generation of gripping robots has been developed using a design concept originally known from fish fins….
Simulations shed significant light on janus particles
Interfacial diffusion of nanoparticles strongly affected by their shape and surface coating. Named for a Roman god, Janus particles refer to nanoparticles that possess surfaces with two or more distinct…
How big does your quantum computer need to be?
What size will a quantum computer need to be to break Bitcoin encryption or simulate molecules? Quantum computers are expected to be disruptive and potentially impact many industry sectors. So…
Hungry yeast are tiny, living thermometers
Membranes are crucial to our cells. Every cell in your body is enclosed by one. And each of those cells contains specialized compartments, or organelles, which are also enclosed by…
Atomic Armor for accelerators enables discoveries
Advancement in single-atom layer graphene coatings improves accelerator electron source lifespans. Protective coatings are common for many things in daily life that see a lot of use: we coat wood…
Kirigami robotic grippers are delicate enough to lift egg yolks
Engineering researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated a new type of flexible, robotic grippers that are able to lift delicate egg yolks without breaking them, and that are…
Using the eye as a window into heart disease
AI system is “trained” to read conventional retinal scans for signs of heart disease The system – which has 70% to 80% accuracy – predicts if patients are at risk…
Sediments a likely culprit in spread of deadly disease on Florida coral reefs
New findings also point to coastal construction as potential way of further spreading coral disease. A new study found that seafloor sediments have the potential to transmit a deadly pathogen…
How a smart electric grid will power our future
Reimagining the United States power grid could save consumers $50 billion a year. A novel plan that offers partnership in keeping the United States electric grid stable and reliable could…
Worldwide assessment of protected areas
Protected areas are among the most effective tools for preserving biodiversity. However, new protected areas are often created without considering existing ones. This can lead to an overrepresentation of the…
