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Feb 3, 2021

Scientists Achieve ‘Transformational’ Breakthrough in Scaling Quantum Computers

Posted by in categories: computing, quantum physics

Scientists have developed a new kind of cryogenic computer chip capable of functioning at temperatures so cold, it approaches the theoretical limit of absolute zero.

Feb 3, 2021

A Promising Avenue to Restore Cognitive Function Impaired by Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

ISRIB, a synthetic molecule capable of boosting protein synthesis, restored memory function in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease and restored protein synthesis in the hippocampus.

Feb 3, 2021

Chemists create and capture einsteinium, the elusive 99th element

Posted by in category: chemistry

Scientists have finally uncovered some of the basic chemical properties of einsteinium — one of the hardest elements to study.

Feb 3, 2021

Cyanobacteria could revolutionize the plastic industry

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Cyanobacteria produce plastic naturally as a by-product of photosynthesis—and they do it in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Researchers at the University of Tübingen have now succeeded for the first time in modifying the bacteria’s metabolism to produce this natural plastic in quantities enabling it to be used industrially. This new plastic could come to compete with environmentally harmful petroleum-based plastics. The researchers, headed by Professor Karl Forchhammer of the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine, recently presented their findings in several studies that appeared in the journals Microbial Cell Factories and PNAS.

Feb 3, 2021

Thermomagnetic generators convert waste heat into electrical power even at small temperature differences

Posted by in categories: energy, sustainability

Use of waste heat contributes largely to sustainable energy supply. Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Tōhoku University in Japan have now come much closer to their goal of converting waste heat into electrical power at small temperature differences. As reported in Joule, electrical power per footprint of thermomagnetic generators based on Heusler alloy films has been increased by a factor of 3.4.

Feb 3, 2021

Machine learning tool pinpoints disease-related genes, functions

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, robotics/AI

The idea struck Robert Ietswaart, a research fellow in genetics at Harvard Medical School, while he was trying to determine how an experimental drug slowed the growth of lung cancer cells.

Feb 3, 2021

The Unusual Rocket Thruster That Will Send Humans to Mars

Posted by in category: space travel

Plasma + magnets = magic.


A Department of Energy (DoE) physicist has a new nuclear fusion rocket concept that uses magnetic fields to make thrust. It’s a far-out idea that could carry astronauts to Mars.

Feb 3, 2021

Cellular Compartmentation And Protein Sorting (Protein Transport in Mitochondria) Part 2

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

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Feb 3, 2021

ABS Signs Teleport Deal with Telemedia

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, computing, engineering, quantum physics

ABS is partnering with Telemedia, a broadcasting and teleport service provider in South Africa, to improve its service offerings to customers in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA). ABS announced Monday that the company will gain access to a full suite of telecom services provided by Telemedia at its Johannesburg teleport. Telemedia will provide teleport fiber connectivity, data center hosting, and satellite uplink capabilities.

Telemedia said the partnership enables the company to further expand its broadcast and satellite connectivity services in the MEA.

“Our collaboration with Telemedia reinforces and strengthens our presence in the MEA and provides an extension to our global connectivity network,” Ron Busch, ABS’ EVP Engineering and Operations said. “[Telemedia’s] infrastructure offering with a solid track record, excellent customer support and can-do attitude during the COVID-19 pandemic shows its commitment to excellent customer service.”

Feb 3, 2021

IBM Algorithm Can Tell Who’s Going to Get Alzheimer’s

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, information science, neuroscience

Given a large volume of spoken or written speech, can you tease out a signal?