Algorithms
Research conducted by Henan University has yielded a new method for extracting spatial distribution and single tree information of oil palm trees across Malaysia. Using sub-meter visible light satellite images, the Single Tree Extraction Method-Oil Palm (STEM-OP) was developed to achieve an overall accuracy of over 90% and 80% for
Cloud computing
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar have been studying the growing trend of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) in diverse domains such as 5G, IoT, and cloud computing. As SDN continues to gain acceptance due to its innovative principle of decoupling the network's control logic from its
Sexual behavior
Researchers at Loyola University Chicago and Cornell University have made a significant discovery in the field of ornithology, revealing a correlation between cloacal microbial diversity and competitive traits in socially polyandrous bird species. The findings, published in the journal Ornithology, suggest that the composition of host-associated microbial communities may reflect
Information storage and retrieval
Scientists at Shanghai IC R&D Center Co. Ltd. have developed a novel phase change memory unit and a method for its preparation, as revealed in a recently published patent. The inventive phase change memory unit features a distinct electrical conductivity between the crystalline and amorphous states of a
Corn
In a pioneering effort to address human iron needs, researchers at China Agricultural University have developed a method for enhancing iron content in maize kernels using the ZmCCD8 gene. The discovery centers around the role of carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase 8 (CCD8) in regulating iron accumulation in plants. CCD8 is a
Sewer systems
Researchers have highlighted the growing concern of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) discharged into sewer networks, which can accumulate and solidify into hardened deposits known as fatbergs. These blockages pose significant environmental and public health risks, and despite growing interest in the issue, there remains an urgent need for robust,
Electric power systems
A patent for a current detection circuit, power conversion device, and power system has been published, describing a novel approach to detecting currents in a bidirectional operation. The invention, filed by inventor Akinori Hariya on October 26, 2021, and published on October 14, 2025, addresses the limitations of current detection
Molecular dynamics
A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota has made a significant contribution to the field of molecular dynamics simulation by introducing a new method for improving the accuracy and numerical stability of multiscale simulations. The innovation, known as force field-driven backmapping, enables the use of larger time steps
Bacteria
A new study has shed light on the intricate relationships between insects and microorganisms in natural ecosystems. Researchers at Jagiellonian University, in collaboration with others, investigated the interactions between entomopathogenic fungi in the genus Entomophthora and their dipteran hosts in South Greenland. The team employed a novel approach, sequencing insect,
Electronics industry
A team of researchers from National Tsing-Hua University has made significant progress in the development of pressure conductive rubber (PCR) with enhanced high-frequency performance, crucial for semiconductor testing interfaces. The study focuses on synthesizing core shell onion-like carbon-nickel (CNi) particles using a hydrothermal process, optimizing six key parameters to improve
Education
Preschool children who engaged in unplugged coding activities for eight weeks showed significant increases in intrinsic motivation, computational thinking, and problem-solving skills, according to a recent study published in the journal Education and Information Technologies. The research, conducted at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University in Turkey, involved 69 children aged 5-6
Biotechnology
Researchers from Yanbian University, in collaboration with Asian-australasian Assoc Animal Production Soc, have conducted a study to evaluate the effects of replacing fish meal with black soldier fly (BSF) larvae in weaning pig diets. The experiment involved 160 weaning pigs, assigned to four treatments based on sex and initial body
