Ablation (Surgery)
Researchers from the Department of Gastroenterology at the Shanghai Institute of Pancreatic Diseases have made a breakthrough in cancer gene therapy. The study, which was supported by the Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen, aimed to develop a targeted nanoco-delivery system to enhance the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in
Coconut oil
Researchers at the National Defence University of Malaysia have successfully enhanced the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels using a coconut oil-infused phase change material (PCM) as a heat sink. The study highlights the potential of using natural, plant-based materials to improve the performance of solar panels, reducing heat buildup and
Information storage and retrieval
A recent patent application filed by Seethalakshmi Viswanathan, titled "Usage Driven Data Archive," has been made available online. The invention proposes a system that utilizes usage data to generate controlled structures for archive storage. This innovative approach aims to improve data archival efficiency by categorizing data based on
Caprolactone
Researchers at the University of California have discovered a new class of molecular electronics based on rhodamines, which can switch between insulating and conducting states in response to external stimuli. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the field of molecular electronics and lead to the development of more efficient
Electric power generation
Researchers from Hefei University of Technology have proposed a collaborative optimization scheme to improve the efficiency and economy of collector systems in floating photovoltaic power stations (FPPS). The existing collector system design is mainly based on manual design, which has several defects, including low automation degree, poor economy, and time-consuming
Nagoya University
Research published by Nagoya University has made significant strides in the development of quantum dots, specifically Ag2MnSnS4 (AMTS) quantum dots, which exhibit high absorption coefficients and intrinsic magnetic properties. The team successfully synthesized AMTS quantum dots through colloidal synthesis, optimizing reaction temperature and precursor composition. The resulting AMTS quantum dots
University of Cambridge
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new high-order polynomial reconstruction scheme, AENO-C, which builds upon the existing AENO scheme and offers improved asymptotic properties. The new scheme has been evaluated within the ADER finite-volume framework up to tenth-order accuracy on various test cases, including the linear advection
Insulation industry
LG Electronics has made significant strides in the field of home appliance manufacturing with the development of a novel vacuum insulation panel (VIP) manufacturing method. This breakthrough addresses pressing issues associated with conventional VIP production, such as lengthy processing times and excessive heat damage to glass components. Key Takeaways: * The
Sensors
Research conducted at Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) has shed new light on the capabilities of gas sensors, particularly resistive sensors, and their applications in data analytics. The study highlights the growing interest in the field, with over 7,500 articles published on "Gas Sensor" in the Web
Production management
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha has been issued patent number 12446412 for a display device and production method. The patent, filed by inventor Sakamoto, Mayuko on September 28, 2018, was published online on October 14, 2025. The patent addresses the issue of cracks in inorganic insulating films during the manufacturing process of
Cloud computing
Researchers from Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University have proposed a deep reinforcement learning (DRL)-based framework for real-time Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) detection in cloud environments. The study, published in Scientific Reports, investigates the effectiveness of three actor-critic DRL algorithms: Twin Delayed Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (TD3), Deep
Wheat
Researchers at Razi University in Iran have evaluated the responses of 105 wild emmer wheat accessions under irrigated and rainfed conditions across two cropping seasons. The study aimed to assess the genetic diversity of wild emmer wheat and its potential for improving desirable traits in modern wheat. The investigation was
