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NETL helped scientists at Montana State University evaluate microscopic cementing agents developed by the University that can more effectively penetrate microfractures to improve underground storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), enhance gas well efficiency and seal fluid pathways in shales fractured for natural gas recovery.

The research targeted use of a process called ureolysis-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (UICP), which produces a biomineral solution that can reduce undesired fluid flow. This could enable the more effective restimulation of previously hydraulically fractured shale formations and reduce flow through fractured rocks above storage formations.

The collaborative project involved researchers at Montana State, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and NETL and was supported by EPSCoR, a National Science Foundation program that improves research competitiveness of targeted jurisdictions and a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program that supports Ph.D. thesis research.

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Ray Kurzweil, who used to be a computer scientist at Google, is no stranger to accurate predictions. With an impressive track record, he foresaw consumers designing their own clothes from home computers by 1999 and the world’s best chess player losing to a computer by 2000. He had also predicted the widespread use of portable computers in various shapes and sizes by 2009.

His groundbreaking forecasts have consistently inspired people to push the boundaries of what is possible. Ray Kurzweil has so far made 147 predictions with 86% accuracy and has the world looking forward to the new ones with much anticipation. For his remarkable contributions and insight, the visionary was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Technology in 1999. He was also inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2022.

The renowned futurist predicts that AI will surpass human intelligence and pass the Turing test by 2029. And that by 2045, humans will merge with the artificial intelligence we’ve created, a phenomenon he calls ‘The Singularity.’ He believes this would exponentially amplify our intelligence, creating unparalleled opportunities for innovation and progress.

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Using the ROentgen SATellite (ROSAT), astronomers have discovered a new cataclysmic variable system of the polar subtype. The new polar, which received the designation ZTF J0112+5827, has an orbital period of approximately 81 minutes. The finding is detailed in a research paper published on the arXiv preprint server.

Cataclysmic variables (CVs) are binary star systems composed of a white dwarf and a normal star companion. They irregularly increase in brightness by a large factor, then drop back down to a quiescent state. Polars are a subclass of cataclysmic variables distinguished from other CVs by the presence of a very strong magnetic field in their .

Now, a team of astronomers led by Jiamao Lin of the Sun Yat-sen University in Zhuhai, China, reports the discovery of a new CV of the polar subclass. By examining the X-ray and cyclotron radiation characteristics of a CV candidate ZTF J0112+5827, they confirmed its polar nature.

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The fields of regenerative medicine and cellular biology are advancing rapidly, demonstrating that some aging-related processes may be more reversible than previously thought.

Recent research has shown that it is possible to rejuvenate the skin cells of a 53-year-old woman by 30 years, a groundbreaking scientific achievement that could redefine modern approaches to treating age-related diseases.

Cellular aging is a complex process marked by gradual changes in cell structure and function. Over time, alterations in gene expression, DNA damage accumulation, and reduced tissue regeneration capacity occur.

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The future of space exploration is beyond imagination! From SpaceX Starship to NASA’s Artemis II, groundbreaking innovations are shaping the 2050 future world. In this video, we dive into amazing inventions you must see, including space elevators, nuclear-powered rockets, and space mining that could redefine our existence beyond Earth.

🌍 Explore the most futuristic and emerging technologies revolutionizing space travel, space stations, and massive satellite internet in outer space. Will Space-Based Solar Power solve Earth’s energy crisis? Could O’Neill Cylinders and Alderson Disks become the future of human colonies in space?

🔍 Get a detailed review of the latest advancements from SpaceX, NASA, ESA, and other space agencies working on secretive space planes and cutting-edge space habitats like Haven-2 Module and Eos-X Space.

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Artificial Intelligence is not just an engineering discipline, but also a philosophical project, aimed at the naturalization of the mind. By allowing to build testable models, AI offers a metaphysical framework and a methodology for defining and exploring mental representations, perception, agency, self modeling, attention and systemic models of psychology. At the same time, very little practical AI research is concerned with understanding consciousness and the mind. Starting from the epistemological position of computationalist functionalism, we will discuss the phenomenology of consciousness (especially second order perception and \.

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Researchers discovered how Floquet Majorana fermions can improve quantum computing by controlling superconducting currents, potentially reducing errors and increasing stability. A new study has revealed significant insights into the behavior of electric current flow in superconductors, which could contribute to advancements in controlled quantum information processing.

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Genome Instability and Disease Risk

Every time a cell divides, its DNA is at risk of damage. To complete division, the cell must copy its entire genetic code — billions of letters long — which can lead to occasional errors. But cell division isn’t the only threat. Over time, exposure to factors like sunlight, alcohol, and cigarette smoke can also harm DNA, increasing the risk of cancer and other diseases.

Fortunately, cells have built-in repair systems to counteract this damage. This process, known as the DNA damage response (DDR), activates specific signaling pathways that detect and fix errors. These mechanisms help maintain genetic stability and ensure the cell’s survival.

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