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Oct 13, 2024
AI model LucaProt uncovers 251,000 new RNA viruses, revealing hidden diversity worldwide
Posted by Shubham Ghosh Roy in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI
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In a recent study published in the journal Cell, researchers developed a deep learning model, “LucaProt,” a transformer-based AI model to detect highly divergent ribonucleic acid (RNA)-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) sequences in meta-transcriptomes from diverse ecosystems. They identified 180 RNA virus supergroups and 161,979 putative RNA virus species, showing that RNA viruses are widespread and present even in extreme environments.
Background
Oct 13, 2024
Patrick Hsu: A Trailblazer in Digital Biology
Posted by Robin Indeededo in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI
Listen now (47 mins) | At the Interface of biomedical science and A.I.
Oct 13, 2024
Hemp Batteries Revolutionize Energy Storage
Posted by Brent Ellman in categories: energy, sustainability, transportation
A recent demonstration by a YouTuber compared the performance of a hemp battery against a lithium-ion battery, and the results were astounding: the hemp battery was eight times more powerful. Tesla’s new million-mile battery, made from lithium-iron phosphate, is designed to last twice as long as conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, even this advanced battery cannot compete with the power and renewability of hemp-based batteries.
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Implications for the Future
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Oct 13, 2024
Decoding algorithms for surface codes
Posted by Shubham Ghosh Roy in categories: computing, cosmology, information science, quantum physics
Now in Quantum: by Antonio deMarti iOlius, Patricio Fuentes, Román Orús, Pedro M. Crespo, and Josu Etxezarreta Martinez https://doi.org/10.22331/q-2024-10-10-1498
Antonio deMarti iOlius1, Patricio Fuentes2, Román Orús3,4,5, Pedro M. Crespo1, and Josu Etxezarreta Martinez1
1Department of Basic Sciences, Tecnun — University of Navarra, 20,018 San Sebastian, Spain. 2 Photonic Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 3 Multiverse Computing, Pio Baroja 37, 20008 San Sebastián, Spain 4 Donostia International Physics Center, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 4, 20018 San Sebastián, Spain 5 IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain.
Oct 13, 2024
Record-shattering ultrashort laser pulses created, reach 100 MW power
Posted by Shubham Ghosh Roy in category: energy
A new laser oscillator generates ultrashort pulses, 50% more powerful than the previous record.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a laser oscillator that produces the most powerful ultra-short laser pulses ever.
The pulses from the laser last for less than 10−12 seconds. However, on average, they carry 550 watts of power, with peak power output reaching 100 megawatts — this is more than enough to power hundreds of thousands of vacuum cleaners together for a short duration.
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Oct 13, 2024
New AI glasses instantly reveal identities just by looking at people
Posted by Cecile G. Tamura in category: robotics/AI
Discover superhero abilities with I-XRAY, AI glasses that reveal anyone’s personal info like address, name, and phone number with a glance.
Oct 13, 2024
Blindsight is one of the ambitious projects by Neuralink, the neurotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: Elon Musk, neuroscience
The concept behind Blindsight involves leveraging brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) to restore or even enhance sensory perception in individuals who have lost their sight. The goal is to bypass damaged or non-functional parts of the visual system by directly interfacing with the brain’s visual cortex, allowing users to see using digital inputs processed by the Neuralink implant.
The idea is that the implant could take visual information from cameras or other sensors and transmit it directly to the brain, potentially allowing users to perceive images or their surroundings without relying on their natural eyes.
Oct 13, 2024
Wastewater bacteria can break down plastic for food
Posted by Omuterema Akhahenda in categories: bioengineering, food
Researchers have long observed that a common family of environmental bacteria, Comamonadacae, grow on plastics littered throughout urban rivers and wastewater systems.
Finding could lead to bioengineering solutions to clean up plastic waste.
A new study finds that a common bacterium can break down plastic for food, opening new possibilities for bacteria-based engineering solutions to help clean up plastic waste. Illustration credit Ludmilla Aristilde/Northwestern University.
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Oct 13, 2024
Topology joke by henryseg
Posted by Cecile G. Tamura in categories: 3D printing, humor, mathematics
Model is featured in figure 5.4 of Visualizing Mathematics with 3D Printing. This is joint work with Keenan Crane.