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Scientists have developed a handheld sensor for rapid and accurate detection of fentanyl in urine, showing potential for future saliva testing. This innovative device, which can detect trace amounts of fentanyl with 98% accuracy, offers a quick, portable solution for combating the opioid crisis by facilitating immediate result sharing with connected devices.The first-of-its-kind electrochemical test can identify trace quantities with a 98% accuracy rate.Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have created a…

In laboratory tests, a new design for padding, right, outperformed more conventional technologies like a foam, left, made out of the same springy material. Credit: Lawrence SmithFootball players (and anyone else who takes hard hits) may want to breathe a sigh of relief.In recent research, engineers at the University of Colorado of Boulder and Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new design for padding that can withstand big impacts. The team’s innovations, which can be printed on commercially available 3D…

RoboChem is an autonomous benchtop platform for fast, accurate, and around-the-clock chemical synthesis. Credit: University of AmsterdamChemical researchers at the University of Amsterdam have created a self-operating chemical synthesis robot equipped with an AI-based machine-learning system, named ‘RoboChem’. This compact laboratory instrument surpasses human chemists in speed and precision, while also displaying a high level of ingenuity. As the first of its kind, it could significantly accelerate the chemical discovery…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A more accurate way of identifying underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret, has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). The new method could help international observers better identify tests carried out by countries or actors known to possess nuclear weapons, as well as…

Creating user-friendly crypto banking: A comprehensive guide to digital currency transactions Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology-powered financial services are referred to as “crypto banking,” and they are completely changing the way that we conduct cryptocurrency transactions. Fewer costs, quicker transactions, improved security, privacy, transparency, and access to a global financial system are just a few of its many advantages. Notwithstanding these benefits, there are still challenges for…

How to Develop a Game Using Python: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners Python is a versatile and powerful programming language that can be used for various purposes, such as web development, data analysis, machine learning, and more. However, one of the most fun and creative applications of Python is game development. Python can help you create your games, from simple text-based games to complex graphical games, using various…

Cornell University’s new lithium battery, capable of charging in less than five minutes, marks a significant advance in electric vehicle technology. Utilizing indium for the battery anode, this innovation promises to reduce range anxiety and stimulate broader adoption of electric vehicles, despite challenges in finding lighter alternative materials.Engineers at Cornell University have developed a novel lithium battery capable of charging in less than five minutes – faster than any such battery on the market – while…

Both companies will exhibit at the H2&FC EXPO (organized by RX Japan Ltd., to be held from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2024) at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto-ku, Tokyo).Chiyoda Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have agreed to jointly develop a large-scale electrolysis system and construct a strategic partnership and have signed a basic agreement on cooperation.The goal is to contribute to achieving the government targets for the introduction of electrolysis equipment both in…

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have innovatively reprogrammed canine stem cells from urine to create induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) without feeder cells. This breakthrough in non-invasive, pain-free stem cell generation paves the way for new advancements in veterinary regenerative medicine and genetic disease research, offering hope for treating previously incurable diseases in dogs. Credit: Shingo Hatoya, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityA new method has been developed to generate canine-induced…

Northwestern University researchers have introduced a soil-microbe-powered fuel cell, significantly outperforming similar technologies and providing a sustainable solution for powering low-energy devices, with full public access to its designs for widespread application. The fuel cell’s 3D-printed cap peeks above the ground. The cap keeps debris out of the device while enabling air flow. Credit: Bill Yen/Northwestern UniversityA Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests…