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US supercomputer with 200,000 trillion moves per second shows how DNA repairs itself

Scientists have made significant discoveries about the Nucleotide Excision Repair (NER) complex, a crucial DNA repair mechanism. Using supercomputer simulations, they revealed NER's three-stage process: recognition, verification, and repair. The research provides insights into how mutations in NER proteins can lead to genetic disorders like xeroderma pigmentosum and Cockayne syndrome. This improved understanding of...

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If Life on Mars Ever Existed, This Bizarre Rock May Tell Us

NASA's Perseverance rover discovered dark-rimmed 'leopard spots' in a Martian rock that could be signs of ancient microbial activity. While the spots resemble those produced by microbes on Earth, scientists caution that...

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World’s fastest modulator hits record 1.4 terahertz, shattering data speed limits

Swiss scientists have developed a plasmonic modulator capable of transmitting data at over 1.4 terahertz, far exceeding previous speed limits. This device converts electrical signals to optical ones at speeds surpassing 1...

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It’s Way Past Time to Stop Starving Patients Before Procedures

The study, published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, concludes that fasting before cardiac catheterization is generally unnecessary, except for patients with specific gastrointestinal issues, challenging the conventional...

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World’s 1st tech for printing high-resolution 3D microstructures created

MXene, a highly conductive nanomaterial, has been successfully used in 3D printing for the first time. Scientists at KERI developed a new technique called the Meniscus method to print high-resolution 3D microstructures without...

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MIT scientists convert skin cells into neurons, could transform brain, spinal cord repair

MIT scientists developed a technique to convert skin cells into neurons without first transforming them into stem cells. This new method, demonstrated in mouse cells, could revolutionize treatment for spinal cord injuries and...

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Scientists develop new thin film-based vacuum pump that could replace bulky motors

Innovative German-designed vacuum pumps and valves use thin silicone films and dielectric elastomer technology, resulting in lightweight, energy-efficient devices with self-sensing capabilities, eliminating the need for motors...

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US fusion code breakthrough slashes stellarator design time to under 10 seconds

QUADCOIL, a new code by Princeton scientists, accelerates stellarator fusion reactor design by evaluating magnet complexity in seconds instead of hours, enabling the identification of simpler, more cost-effective configurations.

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Woman who lived to age 117 had genes keeping her cells ‘younger’, study shows

Maria Branyas Morera, who died at 117, had genes making her cells 17 years younger than their actual age. A study of her DNA and microbiome showed her gut bacteria resembled an infant's. Branyas remained lucid with few health...

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Physicists develop energy filter technology to stabilize single-electron qubits

Korean researchers have developed a technology to control single-electron energy, reducing instability and enhancing qubit performance. The new energy filter allows only high-energy electrons to pass, cutting energy uncertainty...

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China’s humanoid robots to function as decision makers with new intelligence platform

China has unveiled a new intelligence platform called "Hui Si Kai Wu" to enhance robotic autonomy and decision-making. The system allows humanoid robots to perform complex tasks across various settings, demonstrating capabilities...

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Sandwich-style, ‘self-repairing’ EV battery design could end range anxiety

The new "sandwich" battery design for electric vehicles, using a cobalt-free cathode and silicon-graphite anode, offers longer ranges, faster charging, and self-repair, potentially easing range anxiety and reducing environmental...

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Worm Robot To Help With California Fires

Scientists are researching innovative methods to bury power lines underground more efficiently and cost-effectively, aiming to improve fire prevention in vulnerable areas like Los Angeles following recent devastating wildfires.

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US scientists crack high-energy EV battery code to address range anxiety, safety

Scientists have developed a method to create safer, high-energy EV batteries using nickel-based cathodes. By identifying each cathode's critical state of charge and factors affecting thermal stability, researchers aim to...

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Dead lithium batteries resurrected with molten salt magic, retaining 81% power

Chinese researchers developed a new method to regenerate degraded lithium-ion battery cathodes using high-temperature molten salts. The process restores battery capacity to 81.2% after 200 cycles at 33.8°F, potentially addressing...

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Passing probe captures images of mysterious Mars moon

The European Space Agency's Hera probe captured images of Mars and its smaller moon Deimos during a flyby en route to a pair of asteroids. The spacecraft took photos of Deimos's far side from 620 miles away, providing valuable...

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US firm creates ‘world’s smallest’ microcontroller that operates in extreme temperatures

Texas Instruments has unveiled the MSPM0C1104, claimed to be the world's smallest microcontroller at just 1.38 mm². Costing only 20 cents per unit in bulk, this tiny computer can operate in extreme temperatures from -40°C to...

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Non-invasive brain headset gives back power of speech to ALS patients

Cognixion's Axon-R, a non-invasive AI-powered brain-computer interface headset, has entered clinical trials to help ALS patients communicate. The device uses EEG and augmented reality to allow users to select words and phrases...

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35% power boost: New solar cell technology achieves significant electric output

AC poling enhances ferroelectric materials' electric output by 35%, improving bulk photovoltaic effect technology for more efficient solar cells and energy harvesting devices, with potential applications in sensing, computing,...

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A new iron compound hints ‘primordial’ helium hides in Earth’s core

Scientists have discovered a new compound that incorporates helium atoms into iron crystals under extreme pressure and temperature. This finding suggests that helium from the early solar system could be stored in Earth's...

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Scientist turn sewage into green hydrogen, animal feed using solar-powered tech

Scientists at Singapore's NTU developed a solar-powered method to convert sewage sludge into green hydrogen and animal feed. The process recovers 91.4% of organic carbon from sludge, generates hydrogen with 10% energy efficiency,...

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US firm’s non-hydraulic robotic arm with electric motors lifts 6,460 lbs weight

Rise Robotics is developing the world's strongest non-hydraulic robotic arm, aiming to break the Guinness World Record. Their "Beltdraulic" technology uses electric motors, belts, and pulleys instead of hydraulic fluid. The...

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Chinese firm achieves 10%-80% EV charge in 8.55 minutes with new battery

Farasis Energy's new ultra-fast-charging EV battery technology, featuring improved heat dissipation in a 6C LFP design, can charge from 10% to 80% in under 10 minutes, with speeds over 600 kW for a 100-kWh battery.

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US firm to develop first-ever utility-scale geothermal plants for military

Baker Hughes will create utility-scale geothermal power plants for U.S. military bases globally, harnessing America's extensive geothermal resources to provide reliable electricity during grid disruptions and improve energy...

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