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Released: 12-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Harnessing the Power of the Sea for Renewable Energy
University of New Hampshire

The Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC), led by the University of New Hampshire, is working to develop the technology and skills that will help unlock the power of the sea as a renewable source of energy.

Newswise: ETRI, Making the First Leap towards a Real-Life  『Minority Report』 with AI CCTVs
Released: 12-Sep-2024 9:00 AM EDT
ETRI, Making the First Leap towards a Real-Life 『Minority Report』 with AI CCTVs
National Research Council of Science and Technology

A Korean research team has succeeded in developing a technology that can detect and predict signs of criminal activities utilizing real-time CCTVs and AI technology.

Newswise:Video Embedded cannabis-and-older-adults-poll-shows-current-use-patterns-beliefs-and-risks
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9-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Cannabis and older adults: Poll shows current use patterns, beliefs and risks
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

One in 5 older adults used cannabis products that include THC in the last year. Among them, 20% said they drove within 2 hours of using cannabis, and a similar percentage said they experience at least one potential signs of addiction.

Newswise: Strengthening crop stems: new insights from pepper plant genetics
Released: 12-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Strengthening crop stems: new insights from pepper plant genetics
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study has identified CaSLR1, a gene in pepper plants, as a key regulator of stem strength by controlling cell wall development. This discovery offers significant potential for agriculture, paving the way for breeding crops with enhanced resistance to lodging. Such improvements can lead to increased yield stability and reduced production costs, providing substantial benefits for farmers.

Newswise: Optimal combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers enhances rice yield and sustainability in rice ratooning systems
Released: 11-Sep-2024 10:05 PM EDT
Optimal combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers enhances rice yield and sustainability in rice ratooning systems
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has revealed that the strategic combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers significantly improves soil nutrient supply, enhances rice growth, and boosts grain yield in rice ratooning systems.

Newswise: Avian flu found in wastewater of 10 Texas cities through virome sequencing by researchers at UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine
Released: 11-Sep-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Avian flu found in wastewater of 10 Texas cities through virome sequencing by researchers at UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, which spread to cattle and infected 14 people this year, was detected using virome sequencing in the wastewater of 10 Texas cities by researchers at UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine.

Newswise: UCLA Study Links Gene Mutations to Heart Rhythm Risks Seen in Cancer Patients
Released: 11-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
UCLA Study Links Gene Mutations to Heart Rhythm Risks Seen in Cancer Patients
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A UCLA-led study involving mice and human data could also have implications for individuals with diabetes and obesity, uncovering new treatment possibilities for life-threatening arrhythmias.

Newswise: A GPS for the Gastrointestinal System
Released: 11-Sep-2024 9:00 AM EDT
A GPS for the Gastrointestinal System
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

The MoPill system represents a significant leap forward in how we can diagnose and treat gastrointestinal conditions.

Newswise: ETRI Establishes International Standards for AI Safety and Reliability Support
Released: 11-Sep-2024 9:00 AM EDT
ETRI Establishes International Standards for AI Safety and Reliability Support
National Research Council of Science and Technology

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced that the 『Data Quality Standard for Data Analysis & Machine Learning』, which has been developed to promote the international standardization in the AI, has finally been established as an official international standard.

Newswise: Swimming crustacean eats unlikely food source in the deep ocean
Released: 11-Sep-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Swimming crustacean eats unlikely food source in the deep ocean
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Increased capabilities in the human-occupied submersible Alvin open a window on a rarely seen behavior

Newswise: Fungal Foe Fended Off: DNA Demethylation Boosts Tomato Resistance
Released: 11-Sep-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Fungal Foe Fended Off: DNA Demethylation Boosts Tomato Resistance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study discovered that applying 5-Azacytidine, a DNA methylation inhibitor, significantly reduces tomato susceptibility to gray mold, a common postharvest fungal disease. This epigenetic strategy enhances the fruit's natural defense system, offering a sustainable and innovative method to boost crop resistance without genetic modification.

Newswise: Cosmic radiation is an obstacle to space travel...stop it with BNNT fibers!
Released: 11-Sep-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Cosmic radiation is an obstacle to space travel...stop it with BNNT fibers!
National Research Council of Science and Technology

Cosmic radiation is an obstacle to space travel...stop it with BNNT fibers!A research team led by Dr. Dae-Yoon Kim from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a new composite fiber that can effectively block neutrons in space radiation.

Newswise: With KIMM’s new technology, electricity can be generated from seawater
Released: 10-Sep-2024 7:30 PM EDT
With KIMM’s new technology, electricity can be generated from seawater
National Research Council of Science and Technology

KIMM develops seawater-based self-charging energy harvester. Newly developed energy harvester, which is capable of generating 4.2 times more electrical power compared with existing devices, is expected to be used for small-sized equipment such as devices for monitoring ocean environments

Newswise:Video Embedded uw-researchers-develop-a-stretchable-wearable-device-that-lights-up-an-led-using-only-the-warmth-of-your-skin
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Released: 10-Sep-2024 7:05 PM EDT
UW researchers develop a stretchable, wearable device that lights up an LED using only the warmth of your skin
University of Washington

University of Washington researchers have developed a flexible, durable electronic prototype that can harvest energy from body heat and turn it into electricity that can be used to power small electronics, such as batteries, sensors or LEDs. This device is also resilient — it still functions even after being pierced several times and then stretched 2,000 times.

Newswise: First Neutrinos Detected at Fermilab Short-Baseline Detector
10-Sep-2024 10:00 AM EDT
First Neutrinos Detected at Fermilab Short-Baseline Detector
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab)

After years of preparation, the first neutrinos have been observed by the Short-Baseline Near Detector collaboration. The data SBND collects will expand our knowledge of how neutrinos interact with matter and will be used to search for evidence of new physics.

Released: 10-Sep-2024 10:00 AM EDT
MD Anderson Research Highlights Special Edition: ESMO 2024
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recent basic, translational and clinical cancer research from MD Anderson experts.

   
Newswise: Verified superb condition of the KSTAR Superconducting Magnet
Released: 10-Sep-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Verified superb condition of the KSTAR Superconducting Magnet
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) announced that they have experimentally verified that KSTAR's superconducting magnets maintain maximum performance even after 16 years of continuous operation.

Newswise:Video Embedded what-s-really-fueling-harmful-algae-in-florida-s-lake-okeechobee
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Released: 10-Sep-2024 8:30 AM EDT
What’s Really ‘Fueling’ Harmful Algae in Florida’s Lake Okeechobee?
Florida Atlantic University

Historically, Lake Okeechobee was thought to be impaired only by phosphorus, focusing efforts on reducing agricultural runoff. However, new comprehensive sampling across the Lake Okeechobee Waterway and its connected estuaries shows that toxic algal blooms also are driven by rising nitrogen levels from human waste and urban runoff. Increased nitrogen, worsened by extreme rainfall, significantly fuels bloom severity. Findings underscore the need for integrated nutrient management and improved wastewater treatment to protect the lake and its estuaries.



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