Vesalio Announces Clinical Study Initiative for the Recently Launched pVasc Thrombectomy System and Planned Attendance at TCT, VIVA, and VEITH Meetings

Vesalio, a global thrombectomy company dedicated to advancing patient care across all vascular diseases, announces the initiation of a prospective, single-arm, multi-center study supporting the recently launched pVasc™ Thrombectomy System for non-surgically removing peripheral occlusions.

Robotics revolution: UniSA sparks STEM passion for future teachers

Cheers of excitement, high-fives all around, and wide, beaming smiles – they’re all the signs of a team success. But this is not a sporting field – this is the camaraderie found among the next generation of teachers learning the very latest, world-class robotics programs so they can excite and inspire students about STEM.

Concept Matrix Solutions, Inc. Announces Breakthrough Cannabis Oil Extraction Technology

Concept Matrix Solutions, Inc., (“CMS”) or the (“Company”), a privately held vertically integrated biotechnology company dedicated to developing and manufacturing innovative delivery forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical spaces today announced that it has received patent issuance from the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO) regarding U.S. Patent No. 11,541,089 for its “Oil Extract of Cannabis and Method for Obtaining.”

Century-old Ocean University: Innovation and Achievements in Ocean Engineering

China Ocean University is a comprehensive university directly under the Ministry of Education, with a complete range of disciplines and distinctive marine and fisheries disciplines. It is a key university constructed under the “211 Project” and “985 Project”, and was selected as a “World-Class University Construction University” (Class A) by the state in 2017. The university’s motto is ” Ocean Embraces Streams All and Exploring Promises Reaching Far”. The university was founded in 1924 and was renamed China Ocean University in 2002.

NYU Tandon School of Engineering and KAIST College of Business launch innovative dual master’s degree program in Management of Technology

NYU Tandon School of Engineering and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) College of Business will introduce the MOT NYU-KAIST dual degree master’s program in technology management, offering students a global perspective on tech leadership and the opportunity to study in both Brooklyn, New York and Daejeon, South Korea.

KIMM opens a new era of autonomous damage control! Vessel safety can become “smarter” through collaboration among the industry, academia, and research institutions

The research team led by Principal Researcher Byungchang Jung of KIMM has recently developed a “smart valve system” capable of autonomously and promptly responding to incidents within 60 seconds from the occurrence thereof, and successfully carried out the performance verification of this system on a 3,200-ton vessel currently being constructed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

Baylor Engineers Unveil Breakthrough in Ultra-Clean Biofuel Technology

In new research published in the journal Fuel, Baylor University researchers with the Cornerstone Atomization and Combustion Lab (CAC) have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary Swirl Burst (SB) injector to burn glycerol/methanol blends with near-zero emissions. This new technology enables ultra-clean combustion for fuels that are typically difficult to burn due to their high viscosity.

Powerful and compact optical frequency combs provide unique opportunities

Microcombs, miniature devices generating precise light colors, are becoming more efficient. By harnessing powerful light interactions and ultra-low-loss materials, scientists have boosted microcomb efficiency from a few per cent to over 50 per cent. This paves the way for smaller, more powerful devices with applications in various fields beyond research labs. However, there are still challenges to address.

KIMM initiates a giant leap in the development of technologies for storing alternative energy sources by developing, for the first time in the country, a cryogenic turboexpander capable of cooling gases to temperatures as low as -183 degrees Celsius

The Korean research team of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials has succeeded in developing an oil-free cryogenic turboexpander that uses Zero-GWP refrigerants, and has completed the demonstration testing of an expander used for natural gas liquefaction.

Fatigue test rig no more: simulating bulldozer strength

In a first for the construction industry, researchers have developed a virtual vibration test rig (VTR) capable of simulating the fatigue life of dozer push arms with unprecedented accuracy. This cutting-edge solution offers a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to traditional physical testing, allowing for more precise predictions of component durability. With the potential to streamline the entire testing process, this innovation could dramatically transform how construction machinery is evaluated and enhanced.

$14M NIH grant funds gene-editing research for rare metabolic diseases at Penn and CHOP

A $14M grant will fund research on gene-editing therapies for rare metabolic diseases at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The research will focus specifically on developing therapies for urea cycle disorders, which impact roughly 1 in every 35,000 children.

Innovative Real-Time Crack Detection Technology for Cross-Sea Bridges ——New Achievements in the Intelligent Maintenance of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

A study introduces an AI-powered attention-based model for the rapid detection of structural cracks in cross-sea bridges, significantly improving the accuracy and efficiency of maintenance operations. This development offers a fresh approach for ensuring the safety and service life of critical infrastructure.

High-Voltage Gun Accelerates Electrons from Zero to 80 … Percent the Speed of Light

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have designed and tested the world’s highest voltage polarized electron gun, a key piece of technology needed for building the world’s first fully polarized Electron-Ion Collider (EIC).

Improving Access to Cell and Gene Therapy in Pediatrics

Nearly 30 years ago, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles supported one of the first clinical trials for a pioneering stem cell gene therapy for children with a life-threatening form of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Called ADA-SCID—a type of “bubble boy disease” caused by mutations in the adenosine deaminase (ADA) gene—this rare disorder leaves babies with virtually no immune system.

New Barcode Technology Could Help Diagnose Cancer More Precisely

A new pathology tool created at Yale harnesses barcode technology and shows potential for use in cancer diagnoses. The technology, Patho-DBiT (pathology-compatible deterministic barcoding in tissue), was discussed in a new study that published Sept. 30 in the journal Cell. Co-corresponding author Dr. Mina Xu, a Yale Cancer Center (YCC) member, professor of pathology at Yale School of Medicine (YSM), and the YSM director of hematopathology, shared her enthusiasm for the new tool.

ReadCube expands literature management with new AI Assistant and comprehensive search

Digital Science announces the AI-powered ReadCube Pro, offering researchers new tools to simplify and accelerate literature management and literature monitoring workflows.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Adopts Cathworks Technology

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is proud to announce the integration of the Cathworks FFRangio® System, a cutting-edge non-invasive tool that enhances decision-making during coronary interventions. This advanced technology reaffirms the lab’s commitment to providing world-class care to patients with coronary artery disease.

Remembering Ruiliang Pu: a legacy of innovation in remote sensing

Professor Ruiliang Pu, a distinguished figure in the field of hyperspectral remote sensing, left a profound legacy through his groundbreaking work. His research has transformed how we understand forest ecosystems, particularly through the use of advanced remote sensing technologies to monitor forest health. Pu’s innovative methods continue to influence the field, providing essential tools for environmental protection and resource management.

New analysis by IFI CLAIMS shows Nvidia is going for quality not quantity with AI chip patents

Patent analysis shows how world leader in microchips has risen to the top in a constrained global market A new analysis of semiconductor patents released today by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services helps to explain why the recently embattled Nvidia is…

Mobile-Based Tool to Address Heavy Drinking in Young Adults Passes Pilot Phase

Young adults who drink heavily reported that a specific intervention that provides personalized feedback on daily drinking would be beneficial for people who want to reduce their drinking and would encourage self-reflection among those who are not yet ready to change their drinking habits. The young adults were participants in a pilot study of a first-of-its-kind technology aimed at reducing heavy drinking in young adults through self-selected goal setting and daily personalized feedback based on self-reported behaviors related to drinking. The study is described in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.

Mount Sinai Health System Appoints Lisa S. Stump, MS, FASHP, as Chief Digital Information Officer and Dean for Information Technology

Mount Sinai Health System has appointed Lisa S. Stump, MS, FASHP, as Chief Digital Information Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System and Dean for Information Technology (IT) of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She will serve as a key bridge between the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Health System as she leads the effort to further strengthen Mount Sinai’s digital strategy.

False-positive mammograms discourage women from breast cancer screening, study finds. Why it happens — and what to do.

Every year, millions of women get mammograms to screen for breast cancer. About 10% of them are called back for further testing. And 7% to 12% of those women receive a false-positive result, meaning that the mammogram detects something that looks like cancer, but turns out not to be.

The world’s fastest single-shot 2D imaging technique films ultrafast dynamics in flames

Candle flames, cars, and airplanes emit harmful gases and particles, which are formed through highly complex processes involving extremely fast reactions and often transient flow conditions. To better understand these processes, scientists from the USA and Europe developed the fastest 2D planar imaging system.