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A new piezoelectric-based DC-DC converter, developed by researchers from UC San Diego and CEA-Leti, significantly reduces size and increases efficiency by centralizing power switches on a single chip, promising widespread applications in technology devices. Above is a die photograph of the proposed piezoelectric converter. Credit: University of California San DiegoThe ISSCC 2024 paper presents a ‘ground-breaking’ DC-DC converter that unifies power switches on a single chip.Scientists from the University of California San…

Water molecules and electron density corresponding to the exciton state resulting from photon absorption. Credit: Krystian Tambur (background)/Alexey Tal (water molecules)Researchers at EPFL have achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding the electronic properties of water, a fundamental component of life and the environment.There is no doubt that water is significant. Without it, life would never have begun, let alone continue today – not to mention its role in the environment itself, with oceans covering over…

ROLSES will document radiation from cosmic phenomena and Earth-based activities, helping to distinguish between different sources of radio noise. This research is crucial for mitigating interference in data analysis and designing future lunar observatories, aligning with NASA’s goals of returning to the Moon and establishing a sustainable presence. Credit: SciTechDaily.comOn February 15, 2024, Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 launched on a mission to the Moon’s South Polar region, as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload…

Scientists from the University of Illinois Chicago and Harvard University have developed a new antibiotic, cresomycin, as a potential tool against drug-resistant bacteria. This achievement stems from research into how antibiotics interact with the bacterial ribosome and strategies to overcome bacterial defenses, like ribosome modification. Cresomycin’s effectiveness against multidrug-resistant strains in animal studies signals its promise for human applications, highlighting the crucial role of structural biology in…

In space, Victor Glover orbited the Earth every 90 minutes, witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets in a single day. In America, Victor Glover got behind the wheel of his car and knew that, as a Black man, he might be pulled over by police.“You still have to drive home from work and be worried about a busted tail light stop,” he recalls of his early years training to be astronaut. “I am the son of a police officer so I knew all those tactics. I’ve been pulled over. I had police officers harass and I would give them my ID and…

Image Source : FILE PM Modi meets Samsung CEO to explore 'Galaxy AI' features Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with J.B. Park, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, during the UP Ground Breaking Ceremony 4.0 (GBC 4.0). At the event, they explored the newly launched features of 'Galaxy AI'. Demonstration of Galaxy AI features Park showcased…

The South Pole Telescope’s camera received an upgrade in 2017. An analysis of initial observation data was just published in the journal Physical Review D. Credit: Brad Benson/University of Chicago.Gravitational lensing maps from initial data promise even more detail.Argonne is part of a multi-institutional effort to survey the sky for clues about the origins and nature of our universe.For more than five years, scientists at the South Pole Telescope in Antarctica have been observing the sky with an upgraded camera. The…

Recent research challenges the traditional view of early human diets in the Andes, suggesting a shift from “hunter-gatherers” to “gatherer-hunters.” The study, analyzing remains from the Wilamaya Patjxa and Soro Mik’aya Patjxa sites in Peru, reveals an 80 percent plant-based and 20 percent meat diet among early Andeans. This finding, based on isotope chemistry and statistical modeling, contradicts previous beliefs and influences current perceptions of diets such as the Paleodiet. It also indicates a need to reassess…

Recent research indicates that controlled inhalation of ultra-pure graphene oxide does not have short-term adverse effects on human lung or cardiovascular health, marking a significant step in safely harnessing graphene’s potential for various applications. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA revolutionary nanomaterial with huge potential to tackle multiple global challenges could be developed further without acute risk to human health, research suggests.A revolutionary nanomaterial with huge potential to tackle multiple global…

Apple researchers have introduced a groundbreaking AI model, MLLM-Guided Image Editing (MGIE), capable of editing images based on text prompts. Developed in collaboration with researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, this model represents a significant advancement in image editing technology. Unlike existing models, MGIE reportedly handles a wide range of editing scenarios, from simple color adjustments to complex object manipulations. The core of the MGIE is a Multimodal Large Language Model (MLLM),…