Establishing the basis for mammalian intracellular computing with mRNA switches
Professor Hirohide Saito and his research team have developed a new approach to control mRNA translation using Cas proteins, thus expanding the variety of mRNA switches and making it easier to build synthetic gene circuits in mammalian cells. The res.....»»
Opinion: Southern Africa is seen as a leader in wildlife conservation, but its market-driven approach is deeply flawed
Southern Africa's wildlife economy is often hailed as a successful model. The idea behind this model is that biodiversity and wildlife are used as the basis of sustainable economic growth, through an increase in wildlife numbers and in a country's re.....»»
Intracellular mechanisms shown to promote spread of deadly bacterial infection
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered novel protein mechanisms that promote the rapid spread of Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but lethal bacteria that can cause vibriosis and sepsis, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the.....»»
Engineers develop advanced optical computing method for multiplexed data processing and encryption
Engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have unveiled a major advancement in optical computing technology that promises to enhance data processing and encryption. The work is published in the journal Laser & Photonics Reviews......»»
Here’s why SpaceX’s competitors are crying foul over Starship launch plans
Competitors have tried and failed to keep SpaceX from establishing launch sites before. Enlarge / SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rockets from Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and from Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station......»»
There’s not enough room for Starship at Cape Canaveral, SpaceX rivals claim
Competitors have tried and failed to keep SpaceX from establishing launch sites before. Enlarge / SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rockets from Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and from Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station......»»
US Government Awards Moderna $176 Million for mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine
As fears of a pandemic mount, the biotech company’s mRNA vaccine trial is set to release Phase 1/2 results later this year, with a larger Phase 3 trial expected to begin in 2025......»»
Novel 2D device for quantum cooling converts heat to voltage at ultra-low temperatures
EPFL engineers have created a device that can efficiently convert heat into electrical voltage at temperatures lower than that of outer space. The innovation could help overcome a significant obstacle to the advancement of quantum computing technolog.....»»
High-resolution land surface dataset provides Earth system modeling details
Earth system models (ESMs) help us understand climate and environmental changes. With advances in computing power, ESMs can now be run at kilometer-scale (k-scale) resolutions, capturing very fine details to better predict extreme weather and underst.....»»
Exploring the molecular basis of how pradimicin A binds to viral N-glycan, a potential SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitor
HIV, Ebola and most recently, COVID-19 viruses have had an enormous impact on our societies world-wide. All these viruses are "enveloped viruses," viruses that have an exterior envelope that surrounds them largely composed of their host's cells. This.....»»
Future Apple Vision: What to expect from Apple"s next headsets
Apple's follow-up to the Apple Vision Pro could improve upon an already pretty solid design. Here's what's been rumored about Apple's continued pushes into Spatial Computing.An Apple Vision Pro at an Apple StoreSince the launch of the Apple Vision Pr.....»»
Scientists achieve first intercity quantum key distribution with deterministic single-photon source
Conventional encryption methods rely on complex mathematical algorithms and the limits of current computing power. However, with the rise of quantum computers, these methods are becoming increasingly vulnerable, necessitating quantum key distribution.....»»
Cryptographers Are Discovering New Rules for Quantum Encryption
Researchers have proved that secure quantum encryption is possible in a world without hard problems, establishing a new foundation for what is needed to keep information secure......»»
Genetic algorithm enables precise design of phononic crystals
The advent of quantum computers promises to revolutionize computing by solving complex problems exponentially more rapidly than classical computers. However, today's quantum computers face challenges such as maintaining stability and transporting qua.....»»
New mRNA technology turns cells into long-lasting drug factories
A team of researchers has established a ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based method that drives cells in the body to produce therapeutic proteins and secrete them into the bloodstream. The approach could potentially extend the lifespan of drugs in the body,.....»»
New possibilities for reservoir computing with topological magnetic and ferroelectric systems
Speech recognition, weather forecasts, smart home applications: Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are enhancing our everyday lives. Systems based on reservoir computing are a very promising new field......»»
US prepares for bird flu pandemic with $176M Moderna vaccine deal
Phase 3 trial is expected to begin next year. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Justin Sullivan) The US government will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA vaccine against a pandemic influenza—an award given as the high.....»»
How to watch Nvidia’s Computex 2024 keynote — and what to expect
Nvidia's Computex 2024 keynote address about AI and the future of computing is just around the corner. Here's how to watch......»»
25 years ago, Apple introduced a Mac that changed everything
Apple’s Power Mac G3 Blue and White edition is 25 years old today. Here’s how it changed Apple -- and the entire computing world -- in a truly big way......»»
Full coverage of Computex, the world’s biggest computing conference
Computex is the world's biggest computing conference, taking place each year in Taipei, Taiwan. The event this year will take place from June 3 to June 7, showcasing the best new tech in the world of PCs. All the big players will be there, including.....»»
A review of progress and outlook for photodetectors based on graphene–semiconductor hybrid structures
A recent review summarizes the progress made in graphene-semiconductor hybrid photodetectors over the past decade. It begins by introducing key photodetector performance indicators, providing the basis for an accurate performance evaluation. The revi.....»»