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Insect Brain Find Boosts AI, Robot Efficiency
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (357+ words) The secret behind insects' lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study challenging our understanding of how brains process information. Beyond biology, the research has implications for artificial…...
Reading Genetic Activity in Cells Non-Destructively
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (192+ words) The RNA is then extracted from the bubbles outside the cell and analyzed. This allows researchers to determine which genes are currently active. The results obtained through the new process show excellent concordance with comparative measurements using the conventional standard…...
Sustainability Debates Lead 14th Environmental Conference
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (554+ words) Mirage News The University of Barcelona has once again hosted the Environmental Conference, which the institution organizes in partnership with Fam'lia Torres. The fourteenth edition has focused on environmental policies and the controversy they generate, building on previous years' editions,…...
Edmonton Hot Pants Revolutionize Winter Gear
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (306+ words) After decades designing high-performance athletic wear for industry giants like Nike, Speedo and Spyder, Deidre Hackman found her way back home to Edmonton. Pursuing a master's degree at the University of Alberta's Department of Human Ecology under the supervision of…...
Citizen Scientists Unveil Rare Whale Behavior
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (216+ words) The paper released by Macquarie University on May 4, ahead of Australia's annual Humpback Day, explores the distinct action of 'gaping', where whales have been observed opening their mouths widely, without clear reason. Dr Pirotta says the study, analysing 66 internet and…...
Engineers Develop Durable, Skin-Friendly Soft Materials
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (313+ words) The development of soft materials that can reliably function on the human body is important for the future of bioelectronics and wearable medical devices. These materials need to comfortably conform to the skin while being durable enough for everyday use....
Report Maps Digital Vulnerabilities in Global Systems
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (335+ words) Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a "digital pandemic"? A new report " "When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world" " outlines risk…...
Smarter Buildings, Stronger Energy System
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (1501+ words) The Hon. Matt Kean Chair - Climate Change Authority May I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Narrm, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation where we meet today, and pay my respects to elders, past and present. And of course,…...
Prof. Ian Hamilton Leads Global Planetary Health Program
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (257+ words) The George Institute for Global Health and Imperial College London's School of Public Health are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ian Hamilton as Director of the Global Planetary Health Program and Chair in Planetary Health. Professor Hamilton is…...
Research: Seaweed Cuts Waste, Boosts Aquaculture Efficiency
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (220+ words) Led by scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, the study offers new insights into how aquaculture producers can improve sustainability by farming macroalgae species in a complementary system alongside finfish. To conduct…...