Breakthrough

The advancements in the crypto space hold great potential for the growth of VR/AR gaming and general applications, with numerous promising ventures on the brink of global success. The synergy between cryptocurrency and AR/VR gaming is evident, as both domains steadily evolve into tangible realities. Cryptocurrency, in particular, has the potential to play a crucial role in propelling the development of AR and VR technologies. One such project, 5th Scape (5SCAPE), stands out as a potential game-changer for the…

By Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences February 16, 2024New research inspired by the intricate structure of butterfly wings has led to a method for fine-tuning catalytic reactions, enhancing selectivity and efficiency in chemical production. This breakthrough underscores the potential for bioinspired designs to drive industrial innovation. Credit: SciTechDaily.comResearchers expand ways to improve the selectivity of catalytic reactions.Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of…

Conceptual art of the operating device, consisting of a nanopillar-loaded drum sandwiched by two periodically segmented mirrors, allowing the laser light to strongly interact with the drum quantum mechanically at room temperature. Credit: EPFL & Second Bay StudiosResearchers at EPFL have achieved a milestone in quantum mechanics by controlling quantum phenomena at room temperature, overcoming the longstanding barrier of needing extreme cold. This opens up new possibilities for quantum technology applications and the…

A new method for detecting PFAS compounds in under three minutes has been introduced by chemists, offering a rapid, sensitive approach for environmental monitoring and addressing the widespread issue of PFAS contamination. Researchers report one of the fastest and most sensitive approaches yet for detecting toxic per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) accumulating in the environment, which are linked to health risks ranging from cancers to birth defects.PFAS have earned the name “forever chemicals” with good reason —…

A simple, cheap pretreatment promises to radically cut the price of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from waste wood biomass – potentially making it cost-competitive with fossil-based jet fuel, while cutting down emissions by up to 80%.SAF isn't a perfect green solution to aviation – indeed, no perfect solution exists at this point. Running SAF instead of jet fuel still produces carbon dioxide – but it's a higher-purity fuel, producing up to 3% more energy while burning cleaner, with heavily reduced sulfur and…

Months of trial and error, as well as adverse side effects, in an effort to find the right antidepressant may soon be a thing of the past for those with major depressive disorder, with a novel artificial intelligence model able to determine a drug's efficacy on an individual within just one week. "This is important news for patients," said Liesbeth Reneman, Professor of Neuroradiology at Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC). "Normally, it takes six to eight weeks before it is known whether an antidepressant will…

Researchers at Stanford University have discovered that allowing lithium metal batteries to rest in a discharged state can significantly restore their capacity and extend their cycle life. This method, which is both low-cost and straightforward to implement, could double the range of electric vehicles without requiring new manufacturing techniques or materials. Credit: SciTechDaily.comStanford’s breakthrough in lithium metal battery technology promises to extend EV ranges and battery life through a simple resting…

"It's astounding to feel this kind of redemptive power that we may hold now because of AI and tomography and computation," Seales said in an interview before the grand prize announcement.It might seem like a lot to go through but Michael McOsker, a researcher who has studied the scrolls, estimates all these efforts could yield what amounts to about 200 new books. The collection is also the only surviving library from antiquity."We have probably less than 1% of … all the literature that was written," he said. "Any gain…

Researchers have discovered that RvT4, a molecule, significantly boosts the body’s defenses against atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients by enhancing macrophages’ ability to reduce inflammation and clear vascular blockages. This finding opens up new avenues for treating individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, who are at a heightened risk for cardiovascular diseases. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA new study reveals that RvT4 improves macrophage function to fight atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting new…

Scientists are advancing the use of hafnium oxide (hafnia) for the next generation of non-volatile computing memory, offering significant advantages over existing technologies. Credit: SciTechDaily.comScientists outline new processes for leveraging hafnia’s ferroelectric features with the aim of enhancing high-performance computing.Scientists and engineers have been pushing for the past decade to leverage an elusive ferroelectric material called hafnium oxide, or hafnia, to usher in the next generation of computing…