Grapes
Research has shown that rising temperatures cause advanced phenology of grapevines and increased sugar concentration in berries, which affects the suitability of winegrape varieties in specific regions. A study led by Jianqiang He, conducted in collaboration with several institutions, used bioclimatic indices and a refined grapevine sugar ripeness (GSR) model
Aluminum oxide
Corundum Neuroscience and Corundum Systems Biology have partnered with Offline Studio, a venture studio, to launch a new venture creation initiative. The partnership will leverage data from the Human Phenotype Project (HPP) to develop and bring to market new life sciences products that enhance overall human wellbeing. Corundum and Offline
Microbiology
Research findings have shed new light on the dynamics of bacterial communities in Antarctic lakes, revealing higher variability across space than over time. The study, conducted by Guillaume Schwob and colleagues, focused on 11 lakes on the Fildes Peninsula in Maritime Antarctica, sampled during austral summers from 2017 to 2023.
Genetic research
Researchers at the Fourth Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the adaptability of deep-sea bacteria. Their study, published in Marine Genomics, delves into the genomic and functional analyses of Vibrio fluvialis QY27, isolated from a 2,500-meter deep seawater sample in the
Augmented reality
A new study conducted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece has shed light on the factors influencing primary and secondary school teachers' intention to use augmented reality smart glasses (ARSGs) in their teaching. The research, funded by HEAL-Link Greece, examined the Immersive Technologies Acceptance Model
Medical research
Researchers from the University of Warwick have published a comprehensive review of whole slide image registration in pathology informatics. The study highlights the importance of WSI registration in analyzing the tumor microenvironment (TME) in histopathology, particularly in identifying neighboring nuclei along the Z-axis for creating a 3D image or identifying
Diabetes mellitus
A recent study published in the journal Diabetes & Metabolism has found that the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) can reduce the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and all-cause mortality in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The research, conducted by
Bridges (Structures)
Researchers at Changsha University of Science and Technology have conducted a comprehensive study on the effects of solar radiation temperature on steel-concrete composite beams in long-span bridges. The team developed a new temperature analysis method based on meteorological parameters, which was validated using measured data. The study found that the
Periodical publishing
Researchers from KLE Technological University in India have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology by developing a CuS2/CQDs nanocomposite sensor for detecting p-hydroxybenzoic acid (pHBA) in cosmetic and environmental samples. The sensor, which combines carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with CuS2, demonstrates excellent sensitivity and selectivity, with
Thin films
Developed by a team of inventors led by Choi, Yong-Sup, a thin film deposition apparatus that can be easily manufactured, applied on a mass scale, and improves manufacturing yield and deposition efficiency has been patented by Samsung Display Co. Ltd. The patent, number 12442069, was filed on March 28, 2019,
Blockchains (Databases)
A new patent application, submitted by Stephen Buttolph and Patrick Robert O'Grady, aims to create a framework for high-performance blockchains. This framework, as outlined in the patent application, enables the creation of special Virtual Machines (VMs) or blockchain runtimes, which can be more efficient and easier to manage
Droughts
Researchers from the Guangdong University of Technology have published a study on flash drought recovery, highlighting the importance of predicting the onset and recovery phases of these events in managing risk. The study, funded by the Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams and the National Natural Science Foundation of China,
