The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed industries like healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing. However, the traditional von Neumann architecture limits computational speed and energy efficiency due to the separation of computing and storage units, making it less suitable for energy-sensitive applications like edge computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). Brain-inspired computing, modeled on biological neural networks, offers a solution through efficient parallel processing, addressing these limitations.

In the realm of environmental engineering and material science, Professor Kangwoo Cho's team at POSTECH has made notable progress in advancing decentralized saline wastewater treatment and hydrogen production. By focusing on scalable heterojunction anodes, their research addresses critical challenges in achieving efficient pollutant removal and resource recovery in sustainable water management systems. The centerpiece of their work is an Ir-doped NiFe₂O₄ (NFI) anode integrated with a TiO₂ overlayer, which combines exceptional catalytic performance, selectivity, and stability for multifunctional applications.

Researchers at Sichuan University have developed a new epoxy resin that is fire-retardant, recyclable, and degradable. This innovative material addresses the market gap for sustainable thermosetting polymers, offering high strength and safety for industrial adhesives.

From Australia’s historic victory in the 1983 America’s Cup to Freeman’s gold-medal sprint at the Sydney Olympics, sport has the unique ability to captivate and inspire us all.

 

Now, a study by the University of South Australia is exploring the experiences and benefits for older people involved in a community reminiscence program – Sporting Memories Australia – tapping into their memories and experiences of sport in a move to address loneliness and social isolation.

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified a novel orphan gene, BOLTING RESISTANCE 2 (BR2), in Chinese cabbage, which plays a pivotal role in delaying bolting by regulating flowering time through the vernalization pathway. 

A new study has revealed how excessive nitrogen disrupts calcium availability in apple leaves, shedding light on a key factor behind calcium deficiency disorders in apple trees.

A new study has uncovered the genetic secrets behind apricots’ impressive cold tolerance, revealing a specific genetic insertion that enhances their ability to thrive in freezing conditions.

In honor of Valentine's Day, UVA School of Data Science Associate Professor Mar Hicks answered questions about the history of computerized matchmaking. 

Researchers from Nantong University developed a novel targeted drug delivery system using functionalized pillararenes for multimodal synergistic cancer therapy, combining chemotherapy and photodynamic therapy to precisely attack tumor cells while sparing healthy ones.