New pathway for mRNA drug delivery shows shape of things to come
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A sweeping new review reveals how satellites are helping scientists track a quiet but widespread shift in global agriculture: the abandonment of cropland.
Scientists from Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a novel ultrasound-driven therapy that activates dormant cancer drugs directly inside tumors. By combining low-intensity ultrasound with specially designed nanoparticles, the team achieved a 99% tumor suppression rate and 66.7% cure rate in mice. This non-invasive approach minimizes side effects and could revolutionize targeted cancer treatment.
First study of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create podcasts about scientific papers
AI-generated podcasts were created from ten papers published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
AI summarised key findings in an understandable and engaging manner and could be valuable additions / alternatives to traditional science podcasts
12-minute, AI podcast summarising the study’s findings can be viewed via the link in the published paper.
This study reviews how optimization techniques can improve the economic dispatch of local energy sources, helping reduce costs, enhance grid reliability, and support renewable integration. By comparing classical and heuristic methods, it identifies strategies that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and climate action (SDG 13), contributing to a more sustainable and efficient decentralized power system.