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Released: 29-Apr-2025 9:50 PM EDT
Trouble in 'Paradise'? Experts Explain What the Hulu/ABC Show Got Wrong About Life Underground
Virginia Tech

The setting for the TV series "Paradise" is an idyllic small town, but it turns out this pleasant community exists entirely underground. Virginia Tech mining engineer Nino Ripepi and electrical engineer Ali Mehrizi-Sani look at just how realistic "Paradise" actually is.

   
Released: 29-Apr-2025 9:45 PM EDT
Synchrotron in a Closet: Bringing Powerful 3DX-Ray Microscopy to Smaller Labs
University of Michigan

For the first time, researchers can study the microstructures inside metals, ceramics and rocks with X-rays in a standard laboratory without needing to travel to a particle accelerator, according to a study led by University of Michigan engineers.

Newswise: UC San Diego: A Living Laboratory for EV Research
Released: 29-Apr-2025 9:15 PM EDT
UC San Diego: A Living Laboratory for EV Research
University of California San Diego

The UC San Diego campus is home to the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network of any academic institution in the western world with a growing number of EV chargers expected to exceed 1,200 within the next year.

Released: 29-Apr-2025 8:55 PM EDT
A Potential End to ‘Forever Chemicals’
University of Miami

A new thermal treatment technique being developed by researchers at the University of Miami College of Engineering could help destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil, leading to the potential demise of “forever chemicals.â€

Newswise: Shapeshifting, Insect-Inspired Robots May One Day Crawl Over Airplanes, Through Pipes
Released: 29-Apr-2025 7:00 PM EDT
Shapeshifting, Insect-Inspired Robots May One Day Crawl Over Airplanes, Through Pipes
University of Colorado Boulder

Kaushik Jayaram, assistant professor at CU Boulder, recently received a $650,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation and a $1.4 million grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory to design small, shape-shifting robots. His previous designs include mCLARI, a four-legged robot that fits on a quarter and weighs less than half a penny.

Released: 29-Apr-2025 6:10 PM EDT
Sleek and Discreet Task Lighting Meets Behavioral Health Guidelines
Kenall Manufacturing

Introducing Kenall's new task light: the MedMaster KUEâ„¢. Combining Kenall's expertise in behavioral health lighting with a sleek new contour, KUE's design aesthetic is as comfortable as it is stylish.

   
Newswise: New AI Technique Can Uncover Antiviral Compounds Using Limited Data
Released: 29-Apr-2025 11:00 AM EDT
New AI Technique Can Uncover Antiviral Compounds Using Limited Data
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Artificial intelligence algorithms have now been combined with traditional laboratory methods to uncover promising drug leads against human enterovirus 71 (EV71), the pathogen behind most cases of hand, foot and mouth disease. The study, published today in Cell Reports Physical Science by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, showed that reliable antiviral predictions can be made even when only a modest amount of experimental data are available.

   
Newswise: $11.5 Million Sponsorship Creates New Research Institute
Released: 29-Apr-2025 10:15 AM EDT
$11.5 Million Sponsorship Creates New Research Institute
Tufts University

An $11.5 million sponsorship will launch a new research institute at Tufts focused on materials science and engineering. The Tufts Epsilon Materials Institute is a collaboration between manufacturer Epsilon Group and the university to advance innovations in materials that address global challenges in energy and sustainability.

Newswise: Gold for Sports, Green Silver for Industry!
Released: 29-Apr-2025 9:00 AM EDT
Gold for Sports, Green Silver for Industry!
National Research Council of Science and Technology

A research team led by Dr. Ju-Yul Lee and Dr. Seil Kim from the Energy & Environment Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed the world’s first eco-friendly silver (Ag) plating technology using a phosphorus (P) compound as a key plating component.

Newswise: Stars Align for Science: University of Florida and NSF NRAO Forge Path for Discovery
Released: 29-Apr-2025 8:00 AM EDT
Stars Align for Science: University of Florida and NSF NRAO Forge Path for Discovery
National Radio Astronomy Observatory

The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) and the University of Florida (UF) have announced a dynamic new partnership to advance science education and public outreach at a future Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) antenna site in Florida. This collaboration, signed with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the debut of the ngVLA prototype antenna in New Mexico last week, brings together world-class scientific expertise and educational leadership to create unique opportunities for students, educators, and the public across Florida. If constructed, the ngVLA, a flagship project recommended by the Astro2020 Decadal Survey, would be the most advanced radio telescope of its kind, capable of probing the universe with unprecedented sensitivity and resolution

Newswise: Exceptional Points Revolutionize Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors for Precision Gas Monitoring
Released: 29-Apr-2025 6:20 AM EDT
Exceptional Points Revolutionize Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors for Precision Gas Monitoring
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a landmark advance in microsensor technology, researchers have unveiled an ultra-sensitive gas detection method using surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors enhanced by the physics of exceptional points (EPs). These EPs, phenomena from non-Hermitian systems where eigenvalues and eigenvectors converge, allow for amplified signal response.

Released: 28-Apr-2025 6:45 PM EDT
Brain Decoder Controls Spinal Cord Stimulation
Washington University in St. Louis

Ismael Seáñez’s lab develops brain wave decoder that may help in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

Released: 28-Apr-2025 6:40 PM EDT
A Neuro-Quantum Leap in Finding Optimal Solutions
Washington University in St. Louis

A computer scientist from Washington University in St. Louis developed a problem-solving architecture modeled on neurobiology that leverages quantum mechanical behavior to guarantee optimal solutions to complex problems.

   
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Released: 28-Apr-2025 6:40 PM EDT
Borrowing a Gene from the Burning Bush Plant Improves Oil Qualities in Bioenergy Crops
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Some plants produce oils with properties that are particularly good for biofuels, but not all of these plants are suitable for being grown on a large scale. To solve this dilemma, scientists modified the seeds of camelina and pennycress to produce the same type of oil made by the burning bush plant. The result is plants that produce nearly pure, high-quality oil with improved biofuel properties.

Newswise: Updated Equestrian Helmet Ratings System Adds Racing and High-Speed Events
Released: 28-Apr-2025 6:05 PM EDT
Updated Equestrian Helmet Ratings System Adds Racing and High-Speed Events
Virginia Tech

Falling off a horse at high-speed changes the impact to the rider’s head and the parameters for a quality helmet, according to new research from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab.  

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Released: 28-Apr-2025 4:40 PM EDT
New Innovation Alliance Aims to Drive New Med Tech Ventures In Region
University of Maryland School of Medicine

A new collaboration bringing entrepreneurs and investors together with physician-scientists, surgeons, and medical technologists promises to launch the Baltimore region as a major national hub for new biomedical ventures and start-up companies.

Newswise: A Smarter Way to Check Battery Health—Fast, Easy, and Accurate
Released: 28-Apr-2025 10:25 AM EDT
A Smarter Way to Check Battery Health—Fast, Easy, and Accurate
Chinese Academy of Sciences

As lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continue to power electric vehicles and energy storage systems, their long-term health remains a critical challenge. A groundbreaking new method combines deep learning with physical modeling to deliver rapid, accurate degradation diagnosis at the electrode level. This innovative approach requires only 11 data points from a charging cycle, achieving reliable predictions in just 2.5 minutes. By simplifying the data needed and eliminating the need for specialized equipment, this technique offers a faster, more accessible solution to battery health monitoring—paving the way for safer, more efficient battery management in large-scale applications.

Newswise: ‘Wood You Believe It?’ FAU Engineers Fortify Wood with Eco-Friendly Nano-Iron
Released: 28-Apr-2025 8:30 AM EDT
‘Wood You Believe It?’ FAU Engineers Fortify Wood with Eco-Friendly Nano-Iron
Florida Atlantic University

With more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a new method could revolutionize how we build sustainably. By infusing red oak with ferrihydrite using a simple, low-cost process, researchers strengthened the wood at the cellular level without adding weight or altering flexibility – offering a durable, eco-friendly alternative to steel and concrete.

Newswise: New Spectroscopic Method Enhances Greenhouse Gas Monitoring in Wastewater Treatment
Released: 28-Apr-2025 7:30 AM EDT
New Spectroscopic Method Enhances Greenhouse Gas Monitoring in Wastewater Treatment
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrous oxide (N2O). Traditional methods for measuring these emissions are often limited by their focus on individual compounds, leading to incomplete emission profiles.

Newswise: Physicists from Ben-Gurion University Achieve Breakthrough in Measuring Ultrafast Laser Pulses
Released: 28-Apr-2025 5:15 AM EDT
Physicists from Ben-Gurion University Achieve Breakthrough in Measuring Ultrafast Laser Pulses
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University have achieved a major breakthrough in measuring ultrafast laser pulses, overcoming a long-standing challenge in strong-field physics. Led by Dr. Eugene Frumker, the team developed a precise method to measure laser intensity and duration at the interaction point using ion analysis. This advancement improves accuracy in laser-driven experiments, paving the way for new discoveries in attosecond science and strong field physics.



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