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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 19-Mar-2024 05:08 ET (19-Mar-2024 09:08 GMT/UTC)
New documentary from Insilico Medicine reveals the story of its lead AI-designed drug
InSilico MedicineA new documentary from clinical stage artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company Insilico Medicine (“Insiico”) takes viewers behind the scenes of the company’s lead drug, INS018_055, which was discovered and designed using the company’s generative AI platform.
University of South Florida research funding reaches record high of $692 million
University of South FloridaUSF’s funding from federal sources increased by 27%, more than tripling the national average. According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), across the nation there was an 8.5% increase year over year for all federal research funding. More than half of USF’s funding ($392 million) was allocated by federal agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Defense.
How data science could reshape what we know about the law
University of Virginia School of Data ScienceAfter years practicing law in her home country of Colombia, Karolina Naranjo-Velasco realized interpreting data can affect people's lives in tangible ways. Her belief in the potential of data science as a tool in the legal field led her to UVA's School of Data Science. Her work, and that of researchers at the University's Law School, highlights how data science and the law can intersect, leading to important insights about issues that have a profound impact on society.
Best climate action and energy papers
Delft University of TechnologyIncreasingly extreme weather conditions and a steadily rising sea level are unmistakable signs of the deepening climate crisis. Climate action and an accelerated energy transition can make a difference, with a crucial role for technology and engineering – and thereby for the thousands of students, PhDs, and postdocs of TU Delft. We present our nine best climate and energy papers.
For one, smartly combining satellite data allows for a more accurate prediction of sea level rise due to Antarctic melting (Climate Science). And adding biochar to the top layer of landfills can reduce methane emissions – a very potent greenhouse gas (Climate Mitigation). Moreover, the regional economic impact of sea level rise has now been mapped in more detail than ever before (Climate Governance). And it's not only about humans, of course. Thanks to a global analysis of the characteristics of their nesting habitats, there is more hope for sea turtles (Climate Adaptation).
We have evidence that shade-tolerant solar panels can produce ten percent more sustainable energy in an urban environment (Urban Energy), and we can more accurately forecast the economic viability of an electrolytic process for converting CO2 into base chemicals (e-Refinery). A novel monopile driving technique allows for bigger offshore wind turbines while also sparing the underwater environment (Wind Energy). And an innovative emission-free combustion cycle could be the missing link in establishing a flexible, distributed energy network (H2). Not to forget that a massive growth in renewable energy comes with an increased need for DC power grids. Good to know that a ground-breaking algorithm can quickly localise a fault in these networks (PowerWeb).
Advances in knee replacement surgery offer options to patients
Mayo ClinicAn aging population drives the global demand for knee replacement surgery, exceeding 1 million procedures annually. In this expert alert, Charles Hannon, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, describes innovations such as advanced tools and precision robotic surgery that are improving total knee replacement for patients.
Hollings tobacco researcher honored by American Society of Preventive Oncology
Medical University of South CarolinaMatthew Carpenter, Ph.D., co-leader of the Cancer Control Research Program at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, was recently honored with the Joseph W. Cullen Memorial Award by the American Society of Preventive Oncology.
Argonne’s new dual-armed telerobotic system for hazardous waste clean-up successfully demonstrated; has potential for other applications
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryDemonstration of Argonne’s dual-armed telerobotic system for hazardous waste clean-up advances revolutionary technology.
Diverse collaborations expand employees’ professional development
DOE/Idaho National LaboratoryFor 75 years, INL has been at the forefront of nuclear energy and technology research. This research includes the nuclear fuel cycle, a multistep process that covers the entire life cycle of nuclear fuel, from mining uranium for use in a reactor to the safe management and disposal of spent, or used, fuel.
System detects microorganisms that mar the quality of beer
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São PauloA startup supported by FAPESP is developing a solution to detect beer spoilage microorganisms, which affect flavor and aroma, both in the brewery and at the point of sale.
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