Researchers from the UK, Germany, and the US have developed a quantum-inspired technique to simulate turbulent fluids in just a few hours, a significant improvement over classical algorithms that take several days. This breakthrough could advance our understanding of turbulence, a complex phenomenon found in weather patterns, water flows, and astrophysical phenomena. The new technique…
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Physicists at the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of superconductors. They have found that compounds containing nickel can carry electricity without resistance at a relatively high temperature of 45 kelvin, without being squeezed under pressure. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize various…
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and Endeavour BioMedicines are leading the charge in developing innovative therapies for respiratory diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and asthma. Their RNAi and hedgehog inhibitor technologies have shown promising results in clinical trials, with potential breakthroughs on the horizon. These advancements could revolutionize the treatment of respiratory diseases, improving patient outcomes and quality…
A team at the Trento Proton Therapy Centre in Italy has successfully delivered the first clinical treatments using proton arc therapy, a new proton delivery technique that overcomes the limitations of traditional pencil-beam scanning. The technique, which involves moving the beam in an arc trajectory, enables the optimization of the number of energies used for…
Astronomers have created the first weather map of the exoplanet WASP-127b, revealing brutal conditions with winds reaching speeds of up to 33,000 km/hr. The map was created by analyzing light transmitted through the planet’s atmosphere during a transit event. The study provides valuable insights into the planet’s atmosphere and wind patterns, which will aid in…
Seven biotech spinouts are making waves in the industry, with innovative approaches to treating neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and more. From Amphista Therapeutics’ targeted protein degradation technology to BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics’ RAS signaling research, these startups are pushing the boundaries of biotech research. With significant funding and promising data, these spinouts are poised to make a…
Researchers at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Spain have developed a “sneeze simulator” that uses a three-dimensional model of the nasal cavity to study how respiratory illnesses spread. The simulator can replicate different sneeze intensities and investigate how the nasal cavity affects aerosol cloud dispersion. This breakthrough could lead to improved predictive models for…
Scientists have discovered that a pure form of cellulose produced by bacteria can act as a plant bandage, significantly boosting healing and regeneration in plants. This breakthrough finding has potential implications for agriculture and plant research, with possible applications in facilitating grafting, preserving cut plant material, or serving as a growth medium in laboratories. Forecast…
Apple has announced that its generative AI platform, Apple Intelligence, will be integrated into the Vision Pro as part of the upcoming visionOS 2.4 update. This integration will bring features like Rewrite, Proofread, and Summarize to the wearable display, enhancing the user experience and making it more suitable for on-device workflow. The update is set…
Unlocking the Secrets of Static Electricity: A Breakthrough in Understanding Contact Electrification
Physicists in Austria have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding static electricity, also known as contact electrification or triboelectrification. Led by Juan Carlos Sobarzo and Scott Waitukaitis, the team found that the static electricity acquired by identical material samples can evolve differently over time, based on each sample’s history of contact with other samples. This…