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A life passion for core samples and the future of the ELSA project
Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet MainzThe collection of samples in the ELSA geoarchive provides a unique record of the climate of Central Europe over the past 130,000 years. The archive provides insights relevant to many research fields and disciplines. Over the last 25 years, the Eifel Laminated Sediment Archive has supplied data for three books, some 50 student theses and doctoral dissertations, and at least 60 research papers. And there is still an extensive range of fascinating open questions. Thus, it is essential that drilling continues, even though Professor Frank Sirocko, who spent many years building and expanding the ELSA geoarchive, will soon be taking his well-earned retirement.
New AI tool fights back against speech eavesdropping
University of MarylandUniversity of Maryland computer scientists developed an AI-enhanced system that protects personal voice data from automated surveillance.
Can artificial intelligence have morality? Philosophy weighs in
Texas A&M UniversityTackling children's health
University of Cincinnati- Journal
- Early Childhood Education Journal
The 1887 law that powers modern agricultural science
University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences- Funder
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture
University of Cincinnati's Blood Cancer Healing Center a national model for collaborative design and construction
University of CincinnatiRepresentatives from the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, UC Health, Champlin | EOP and Skanska are sharing lessons learned and best practices for designing and constructing comprehensive health care facilities following the opening of the Cancer Center’s Blood Cancer Healing Center.
Quantum metric: Flexible control of electronic-state geometry in real materials
Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku UniversityResearchers at AIMR demonstrated that the quantum metric, a hidden property of electronic states, can be measured and controlled under ambient conditions. Using a Mn3Sn/Pt heterostructure with engineered interfacial spin textures, they revealed a robust second-order Hall effect, opening new pathways for topological electronics and quantum-geometry–based devices.
- Journal
- Nature Physics
Fern scientist uncovers how limits fuel evolution
University of Tennessee at Knoxville- Journal
- Current Biology
First steps in home and building flood prevention
University of Texas at Austin- Journal
- Natural Hazards Review
- Funder
- U.S. National Science Foundation