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Israeli algae falafel wins first prize in feed-the-world contest

Posted by Genevieve Klien in futurism | 1 Comment on Israeli algae falafel wins first prize in feed-the-world contest

Dec 27
2018

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Named ISDApp, from the Tagalog word “isda” meaning fish, the app sends useful information to fishermen such as real-time weather, sunrise and sunset, wind speed, and cloud coverage to plan their fishing activities using the NASA GLOBE Observer app, a data collection from citizen scientists around the world used in concert with NASA satellite data to identify or communicate information, and educate the public about planet Earth

Posted by Michael Lance in space

Dec 27
2018

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Nucleus-specific X-ray stain for 3D virtual histology

Posted by Genevieve Klien in bioengineering, nanotechnology

Dec 27
2018

Histology is used to identify structural details of tissue at the microscale in the pathology lab, but analyses remain two-dimensional (2D) as they are limited to the same plane. Nondestructive 3D technologies including X-ray micro and nano-computed tomography (nanoCT) have proven validity to understand anatomical structures, since they allow arbitrary viewing angles and 3D structural detail. However, low attenuation of soft tissue has hampered their application in the field of 3D virtual histology. In a recent study, now published on Scientific Reports, Mark Müller and colleagues at the Department of Physics and Bioengineering have developed a hematein-based X-ray staining method to specifically target cell nuclei, followed by demonstrations on a whole liver lobule of a mouse.

Researchers monitor electron behavior during chemical reactions for the first time

Posted by Genevieve Klien in particle physics

Dec 27
2018

In a recent publication in Science, researchers at the University of Paderborn and the Fritz Haber Institute Berlin demonstrated their ability to observe electrons’ movements during a chemical reaction. Researchers have long studied the atomic-scale processes that govern chemical reactions, but were never before able to observe electron motions as they happened.

Study finds link between obesity and sense of smell

Posted by Genevieve Klien in biotech/medical, futurism

Dec 27
2018

A recent review investigates the surprising links between the sense of smell and obesity risk. The findings have implications for future treatments.

Don’t Fear the Robot Overlords—Embrace Them as Coworkers

Posted by Genevieve Klien in robotics/AI

Dec 27
2018

In factories across the world, machines are beginning to work more intimately with humans without sending them to the unemployment line—or the grave.

Wake-up timer saves power for I.o.T. sensors

Posted by Genevieve Klien in electronics, energy

Dec 27
2018

To save power, a cheap new timer can tell smart sensors when to wake up—no batteries required.

NASA Plan for a Potential Government Shutdown

Posted by Michael Lance in government, space

Dec 27
2018

- National Aeronautics and Space Administration will still continue supporting the operations of the International Space Station despite government shutdown.

NASA has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget its plan for an orderly shutdown of operations if there is no budget in place. During a shutdown, most NASA operations would cease and most employees would be furloughed, with the exception of operations and personnel needed to protect life and property.