New Machine Learning Method Accurately Predicts Earth-Rock Dam Compaction Density
A new machine learning method has been developed to accurately predict the compaction density of earth-rock dams. This method uses a portable falling weight deflectometer (PFWD) to measure the time…
Machine learning can help firefighters locate fires more quickly and safely
Fire source localization is a crucial task in building fire emergencies. Currently, incident commanders rely on reports from firefighters or on-site witnesses to locate the fire source, which can be…
New blood test can predict type 1 diabetes with 100% accuracy
Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a new blood test that can predict type 1 diabetes with 100% accuracy in a small sample. The test analyzes a certain type of…
Breathalyzer for Diabetes: A New, Non-Invasive Way to Monitor Your Blood Sugar
Breath analysis is a promising non-invasive method for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes. This review discusses various breath analysis technologies, with an emphasis on nanotechnology-based semiconductor sensing nanomaterials. These nanomaterials have…
Can genetically modified pig hearts be successfully transplanted into humans?
Genetically modified pig hearts have been successfully transplanted into two brain-dead human recipients, marking a significant step forward in the development of pig-to-human heart xenotransplantation. The hearts functioned well for…
Revolutionizing Manufacturing: Magnetic Assistance in Directed Energy Deposition
Poor powder catchment efficiency, is a limiting factor in the adoption of Directed Energy Deposition for the processing of expensive materials, complex shapes and for the sake of energy efficiency.…
Exploring Oxidation Kinetics and Unique Charge Transfer in Confined Semiconductors
Electrochemical reactions represent essential processes in fundamental chemistry that foster a wide range of applications. Although most electrochemical reactions in bulk substances can be well described by the classical Marcus-Gerischer…
Revolutionizing CAR-T Therapy: The CTLA-4 Tail Fusion Advantage
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells, although potent therapeutics, often face significant challenges in achieving their full efficacy. In this study, it is stated that the endocytic capability of the cytotoxic…