Miniature Particle Accelerator Powers Free-Electron Laser, Opening Possibilities for Smaller, Cheaper FEL Setups

Medicine & Technology Aug 01, 2021

The prototype for a scaled down miniature particle accelerator successfully powered a free-electron laser, opening up avenues for new methods to analyze atoms, molecules, and condensed matter.

Unique Brain Structures Might've Helped Ancient Birds Outlive Nonavian Dinosaurs

Jul 31, 2021

An examination of a recently-excavated bird fossil suggests that their unique brain shape might have helped these early birds survive the Chicxulub asteroid impact - an extinction event that wiped out nonavian dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

University of Sydney Researchers Identify Quantum Error Computing Source with Machine-Learning Techniques

Jul 31, 2021

Researchers from the University of Sydney developed a way for quantum error computing sources to be identified using machine-learning techniques that can detect even the faintest environmental 'noise.'

Google's Quantum Computer Builds First-Ever Time Crystal: Are They Now Closer to Building a Time Machine?

Jul 31, 2021

Google's quantum computing laboratory might have created the first-ever time crystal inside a quantum computer. This could be the greatest achievement of this generation in quantum mechanics.

Skoltech: Decade-Old University Teams Up With MIT for Innovative Studies

Aug 10, 2021

Skoltech or Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology is a graduate research-focused university in Russia which allows its students to formulate their own research projects and gain helpful skills such as in entrepreneurship through letting them acquire purposeful and competitive theoretical and practical training.

Dental Calculus Plaque Remover Tool Kit: Is It Safe for Home Use?

Jul 30, 2021

Brushing and flossing may remove plaque easily, but not dental calculus or tartar. To solve that, a dental calculus plaque remover tool kit can be used at home.

Field Trip, Psychedelic Therapy Developer, Obtains Conditional NASDAQ Listing

Jul 29, 2021

Field Trip, the emerging global leader in the development and delivery of psychedelic therapy, has announced receiving conditional approval to list its company on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

Brain-Computer Interface Developer Announces Entry to Clinical Trials for Its Implants in the US; FDA Authorizes Test of Device in Human Patients

Jul 29, 2021

Brain-Computer interface company, Synchron received approval from the FDA for its clinical trials in the US. Specifically, the BCI developer will place its Stentrode device in the brain to help paralyzed patients.

NTT PHI Lab Partners with IRCN to Develop Novel AI-Based Neuro-Computing Technology

Jul 29, 2021

A new collaboration between two of Japan's most reputable organizations aims to develop the next-generation, AI-powered computers.

Cassie the Bipedal Robot Made History After Completing a 5K Course in 53 Minutes, Almost at Par With Humans

Jul 29, 2021

Researchers from Oregon State University made Cassie the bipedal robot, run for 5km (3miles), making her the first robot to use machine learning to run on outdoor terrain.

How Has World of Warcraft Changed the Gaming Industry? Let's Find Out!

Jul 28, 2021

The gaming industry gained momentum around the late 20th century and has been expanding ever since. Beginning with arcade games and moving on to home consoles and PC gaming, the industry has come a long way.

Magnetic Helmet Developed to Shrink Aggressive Brain Tumor; 1st Time to Test on 53-Year-Old Patient

Jul 27, 2021

A 53-year-old patient was the first to try the magnetic helmet developed to reduce brain tumors. The device proved effective as it indeed, shrank the tumor of this glioblastoma patient.

High-Density Glass From a New Type of Thin Film Liquid Could Create Stronger, Denser Materials

Jul 27, 2021

Researchers discovered a new type of liquid in thin films. It is a new material that forms high-density glass, with the results promising how similar materials could lead to stronger, denser fabrications in the future.

BeachBot: Make Way for This Beach-Cleaning Machine That Will Pick Up Cigarette Butts Using AI

Jul 27, 2021

BeachBot is a beach-cleaning machine built to search for cigarette butts on the beach and pick them up. This is an innovative initiative that will help solve environmental problems.

Portable Hydrogen Breath Tester from FoodMarble Passes Johns Hopkins Clinical Trial

Jul 27, 2021

FoodMarble AIRE, a portable hydrogen breath tester, recently completed its first clinical trial with Johns Hopkins.