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Feb 17, 2024

Chemical cocktail could restore sight by regenerating optic nerves

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, chemistry

The optic nerve has been partly regenerated in mice, raising hopes for treating blindness caused by conditions such as glaucoma.

By Michael Le Page

Feb 17, 2024

OpenAI Says Its New AI Can Simulate Worlds

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

According to OpenAI, its new video AI called Sora is a “world simulator,” that taught itself how to understand 3D spaces.

Feb 17, 2024

‘AI can uncover new areas of a country’s economic comparative advantage’- Research

Posted by in categories: economics, robotics/AI, sustainability

A research has identified and analyzed potential areas which can give a country comparative advantage and expansion in economic activities.

The findings indicates that developing countries can leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to achieve a faster and more sustainable growth. This has led to countries worldwide racing to harness AI to make their industries more competitive and helping to diversify economies.

About AI

Feb 17, 2024

A Lunar Lander Carrying Jeff Koons’ Art Is Flying Toward the Moon

Posted by in category: space travel

The spacecraft, which finally launched on February 15, is expected to touch down on February 22.

Feb 17, 2024

NASA opens rare job opportunity to live in a Mars simulation for a year

Posted by in categories: food, space

Apply to live in NASA’s Mars simulation for one year, where a four-person crew grows crops, practices “Marswalks,” and exercises diligently.

Feb 17, 2024

The women in AI making a difference

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

As a part of a multi-part series, TechCrunch is highlighting women innovators — from academics to policymakers — in the field of AI.

Feb 17, 2024

Crosby-Operationalizing-AI-1.pdf

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

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Feb 17, 2024

AI Hiring Tools Are Ignoring Qualified Candidates, Expert Says

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

Companies are using artificial intelligence tools to screen potential employees but they are screening out highly-qualified candidates.

Feb 17, 2024

Scientists uncover the secrets of a plastic-destroying enzyme

Posted by in category: materials

Year 2022 Basically this enzyme could destroy the great garbage patch and all plastics in the ocean 😀 😍


Chemists unlock the secrets of a plastic-eating bacterium, hoping to harness them for good.

Feb 17, 2024

Plastic-eating fungi thriving in man-made ‘plastisphere’ may help tackle global waste

Posted by in categories: materials, sustainability

Year 2023 😗 😁


A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials by researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and partners has identified a diverse microbiome of plastic-degrading fungi and bacteria in the coastal salt marshes of Jiangsu, China.

The international team of scientists counted a total of 184 fungal and 55 bacterial strains capable of breaking down polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polyester commonly used in the production of various polyurethanes. Of these, bacterial strains within the genera Jonesia and Streptomyces have the potential to further degrade other petroleum-based polymers—natural or synthetic chains of molecules bound together.

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