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Newswise:Video Embedded korean-researchers-overcome-critical-challenges-in-developing-fire-risk-free-aqueous-zinc-batteries
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Released: 3-Sep-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Korean Researchers Overcome Critical Challenges in Developing Fire-Risk-Free Aqueous Zinc Batteries
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The operation performance of the battery and the stability of large-area deposition have been verified, bringing the technology closer to commercialization. Also, the research was published as the cover article in the August issue of the world-renowned journal in the field of energy and materials, Advanced Energy Materials.

Newswise: ETRI Secures Leadership in International Standardization of the Metaverse
Released: 3-Sep-2024 9:00 AM EDT
ETRI Secures Leadership in International Standardization of the Metaverse
National Research Council of Science and Technology

- Leading the development of 52 metaverse-related international standards deliverables... Expanding its global influence - Acting as a key player in the development of 6 key deliverables related to the platform interoperability and the integration of virtual and real worlds... Laying a foundation for providing interoperability over metaverse cross platforms

Newswise: $1.8M NIH Grant to FAU Engineering Fuels Quest to Decode Human Evolution
Released: 3-Sep-2024 8:30 AM EDT
$1.8M NIH Grant to FAU Engineering Fuels Quest to Decode Human Evolution
Florida Atlantic University

FAU has received a five-year NIH grant to further research on designing and applying statistical methods to identify regions of the genome affected by natural selection, which is an important evolutionary force that enables humans to adapt to new environments and fight disease-causing pathogens.

Newswise: Wood protection breakthrough: combining aesthetics with fire-resistance
Released: 3-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Wood protection breakthrough: combining aesthetics with fire-resistance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A transformative coating brings dual benefits to wood: exceptional fire resistance and the preservation of its natural appearance. This transparent intumescent formulation, achieved through advanced chemical cross-linking, equips wood with a durable char-forming layer that significantly reduces heat release and enhances its oxygen index.

Newswise: The apple's battle plan: unraveling the molecular response to fungal infections
Released: 3-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
The apple's battle plan: unraveling the molecular response to fungal infections
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study reveals critical insights into how apple trees respond to Glomerella leaf spot (GLS), a severe fungal disease impacting apple yields. Focusing on the regulatory roles of valine–glutamine (VQ) and WRKY proteins in plant defense, the research offers promising pathways for breeding disease-resistant apple varieties.

Newswise: Double the DNA, double the oil: unraveling the impact of genome duplication on oil crops
Released: 3-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Double the DNA, double the oil: unraveling the impact of genome duplication on oil crops
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Scientists have uncovered a crucial evolutionary mechanism that could revolutionize oil production in crops. The study reveals that whole genome duplications (WGDs) significantly boost oil content in oil crops, offering a strategic pathway to increase vegetable oil yields to meet rising global demand. This discovery promises to transform agricultural practices, ensuring a sustainable supply of this vital resource for both dietary and industrial use.

Newswise: UCSF Prostate Cancer Program Awarded SPORE Grant by National Cancer Institute
Released: 3-Sep-2024 7:00 AM EDT
UCSF Prostate Cancer Program Awarded SPORE Grant by National Cancer Institute
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center announced today that the UCSF Prostate Cancer Program is the recipient of the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant for prostate cancer.

Newswise: Rutgers Fashions a Biomedical Springboard for Newark-Area High School Students
Released: 3-Sep-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Rutgers Fashions a Biomedical Springboard for Newark-Area High School Students
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Rutgers Health summer school seeks to inspire the next generation of medical researchers through practical, hands-on learning

   
Released: 3-Sep-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Research reveals huge volume of sports gambling advertising on social media in U.S.
University of Bristol

Sports fans are being bombarded daily with gambling advertising via social media in the United States – and the majority of ads could be in breach of regulations, according to a new study.

Newswise: Finger wrap uses sweat to provide health monitoring at your fingertips—literally
30-Aug-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Finger wrap uses sweat to provide health monitoring at your fingertips—literally
University of California San Diego

A sweat-powered wearable has the potential to make continuous, personalized health monitoring as effortless as wearing a Band-Aid. UC San Diego engineers have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors vital chemical levels—such as glucose, vitamins, and even drugs—present in the same fingertip sweat from which it derives its energy.

Newswise: Collaborative Effort Uncovers Rare Meteorite in Eastern Cape
Released: 3-Sep-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Collaborative Effort Uncovers Rare Meteorite in Eastern Cape
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The spectacular entry of a meteorite into Earth’s atmosphere over South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province on Sunday 25 August has unleashed a chain of events that would not be out of place in a Hollywood movie script.

Newswise: HKIAS Distinguished Lecture Series: Soccer Balls: Their History, Geometries, and Aerodynamics (30 Oct 2024)
Released: 2-Sep-2024 10:05 PM EDT
HKIAS Distinguished Lecture Series: Soccer Balls: Their History, Geometries, and Aerodynamics (30 Oct 2024)
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

Join us for the HKIAS Distinguished Lecture Series: Soccer Balls: Their History, Geometries, and Aerodynamics! Discover the fascinating evolution of soccer ball designs and their impact on the game.

Newswise: Can wearable activity trackers detect disease?
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Released: 2-Sep-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Can wearable activity trackers detect disease?
University of South Australia

A new University of South Australia study reveals that wearable activity trackers show promise in detecting early signals of disease – particularly atrial fibrillation associated with stroke, and COVID-19.

29-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
False-positive mammogram results discourage some women from future screenings
UC Davis Health

A false-positive mammogram may deter women from future screenings, according to a new study. But staying on schedule remains key to early detection of cancer.

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Newswise: KIMM develops wheel that alters stiffness in real time based on situation
Released: 2-Sep-2024 1:00 PM EDT
KIMM develops wheel that alters stiffness in real time based on situation
National Research Council of Science and Technology

- Inspired by the surface tension of a liquid droplet, KIMM develops the technology for altering the stiffness of a wheel in real time - Modularization technologies applicable to various mobile systems are continuously being developed, which could help to overcome various obstacles in daily life

Newswise: From wild relatives to super tomatoes: unearthing new genetic potential
Released: 2-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
From wild relatives to super tomatoes: unearthing new genetic potential
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Advancing the frontiers of agricultural genetics, a newly developed eight-way tomato Multiparental advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) population serves as a rich genetic resource that unlocks diverse traits from wild tomato species.



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