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Feb 9, 2021

Researchers control a magnet’s state

Posted by in categories: energy, materials

An international team led by researchers of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has managed to manipulate the magnetic state of a magnetic material by optically shaking it. The whole process happens within an extremely short time frame of less than a few picoseconds. In times of stalling efficiency trends of current technology, such atomically-driven ultrafast control of magnetism opens broad new vistas for information technology. The results, which have been published in Nature Materials, could eventually lead to fast and energy-efficient data processing technologies, which are essential to keep up with our data hunger.

Feb 9, 2021

Combining convolutional neural network with computational neuroscience to simulate cochlear mechanics

Posted by in categories: neuroscience, robotics/AI

A trio of researchers at Ghent University has combined a convolutional neural network with computational neuroscience to create a model that simulates human cochlear mechanics. In their paper published in Nature Machine Intelligence, Deepak Baby, Arthur Van Den Broucke and Sarah Verhulst describe how they built their model and the ways they believe it can be used.

Feb 9, 2021

Artificial Intelligence Can Predict Death Risk

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, health, information science, robotics/AI

Summary: A new machine-learning algorithm which videos of echocardiograms is able to accurately predict patients who will die within a year.

Source: Geisinger Health System

Feb 9, 2021

The global quantum computing race has begun. What will it take to win it?

Posted by in categories: computing, quantum physics

Plenty of nations want to be the quantum computing leader, but with billions in investment flying around, coming out on top won’t be easy.

Feb 9, 2021

His Royal Majesty Oba Dokun Thompson, Eti-Oni, Osun — Revitalizing The Cocoa Value Chain In Nigeria

Posted by in categories: engineering, food

Revitalizing the cocoa value chain in nigeria — his royal majesty oba dokun thompson, oloni of eti-oni ijesa — eti-oni development group.


Eti-Oni is a town located in The State of Osun, in south-west Nigeria. Eti-Oni is one of the numerous towns that make up the ancient majestic Kingdom of Ilesa.

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Feb 9, 2021

Coronavirus Variants and Mutations

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Tracking recent mutations, variants and lineages.

Feb 9, 2021

How vaccinating monkeys could stop a pandemic

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Yellow fever kills some 15% of those infected. But barriers to vaccinating people in potential hotspots means scientists are turning to a surprising alternative: vaccinating monkeys.

Feb 9, 2021

“I’m in fourth grade, I built a robotic sanitizer dispenser”

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

I was inspired to make a robotic hand sanitizer dispenser after I was at the hospital in June 2020 when my sister was born.

Feb 9, 2021

Specific Genes in Placenta May Predict Size of Baby’s Brain and Risk for Schizophrenia

Posted by in category: neuroscience

Genes found in the placenta can accurately help predict the size of a baby’s brain and its cognitive development, which, depending on other factors, could predict risk factors for schizophrenia in later life.

Feb 9, 2021

SpaceX begins accepting $99 preorders for its Starlink satellite internet service as Musk eyes IPO

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, internet, satellites

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service on Monday began accepting $99 preorders from potential customers, with Elon Musk still expecting Starlink will IPO.


Starlink’s website emphasizes that preorders are “fully refundable,” but notes in fine print that “placing a deposit does not guarantee service.”