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Scientists engineer unsinkable metal tubes
University of RochesterPeer-Reviewed Publication
Researchers at the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics have developed a new process that turns ordinary metal tubes unsinkable—meaning they will stay afloat no matter how long they are forced into water or how heavily they are damaged. The researchers describe their process for creating aluminum tubes with remarkable floating abilities in a study published in Advanced Functional Materials. By etching the interior of aluminum tubes, the researchers create micro- and nano-pits on the surface that turn it superhydrophobic, repelling water and staying dry.
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- Advanced Functional Materials
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- U.S. National Science Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Used EVs currently offer car buyers lowest lifetime cost of ownership
University of MichiganPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Environmental Research Letters
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- Responsible Battery Coalition
Researchers grow specialized nerve cells that degenerate in ALS/motor neuron disease and are damaged in spinal cord injury
eLifePeer-Reviewed Publication
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- eLife
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Emily and Robert Pearlstein Fund for Nervous System Repair, Max and Anne Wien Professor of Life Sciences Fund, Suna and Inan Kirac Foundation, International Brain Research Organization, McKnight Brain Research Institute (Regeneration Project Fellowship)
Deciphering Chaos: A new "Fuzzy" Artificial Intelligence to predict the battle between the immune system and cancer
Escuela Superior Politecnica del LitoralPeer-Reviewed Publication
Can you imagine anticipating the struggle between the immune system and a tumor using mathematical tools that understand each patient's uncertainty? Researchers at ESPOL developed an innovative model based on Type-3 Fuzzy Logic that simulates precisely that confrontation. Unlike traditional models, this proposal integrates individual biological variability and delays in the immune response, allowing highly accurate prediction of chaotic patterns and possible tumor relapses. In addition, the study generates clear and interpretable risk maps that facilitate the design of personalized and explainable therapies, aligning with the principles of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) to support clinical decision-making.
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- Information Sciences
Electroencephalography enables continuous decoding of hand motion angles in polar coordinates
Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., LtdPeer-Reviewed Publication
A research paper by scientists at Southern University of Science and Technology presented investigates the feasibility of continuous decoding of hand motion angles in polar coordinates using EEG signals..
The research paper, published on Jan 12, 2026 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems.University of Virginia launches collaboratory on data, AI, and health
University of Virginia School of Data ScienceBusiness Announcement