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Space computing: the future of real-time data processing in orbit

Higher Education Press

Discover how space computing is set to transform real-time data processing in orbit. From enhancing satellite communications to enabling intelligent remote sensing, this emerging technology holds the key to unlocking new possibilities in space exploration and beyond. Dive into the latest advancements and challenges in this exciting field.

Journal: Engineering

Powered by mushrooms, living computers are on the rise

Ohio State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Fungal networks may be a promising alternative to tiny metal devices used in processing and storing digital memories and other computer data, according to a new study.

Journal: PLOS One

Non-terrestrial networks: The future of 6G connectivity

Higher Education Press

Discover how non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are set to transform 6G connectivity. A new review in Engineering explores the integration of NTNs into global communication infrastructures, addressing key technologies and challenges. Learn about the role of NTNs in delivering reliable services to remote regions and the future of global connectivity.

Journal: Engineering

Aboveground rather than belowground productivity drives variability in miscanthus × giganteus net primary productivity

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment

A study by researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) found that net primary productivity in Miscanthus × giganteus is driven by aboveground productivity, influenced by nitrogen application and site. The results provide useful data for agroecosystem models and crucial insights for future perennial belowground sampling, and will help improve understanding of the carbon sequestration potential of this perennial grass.

Funder: U.S. Department of Energy

Heavier electric trucks could strain New York City’s roads and bridges, study warns

NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New York City’s roads and bridges already incur millions in annual damage from oversized trucks, and a new study warns the shift to electric freight could intensify that burden. As electric trucks replace diesel models, their heavier batteries could increase the city's yearly repair costs by up to nearly 12 percent by 2050.

Journal: Transport Policy

Medicine from within

Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology have developed a pioneering approach that enables drugs to be produced directly inside the body using live, harmless bacteria. The technology, developed at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering and published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, introduces a new paradigm for drug production and delivery.

Led by Prof. Boaz Mizrahi, Dr. Adi Gross, and Ph.D. student Caroline Hali Alperovitz, the study demonstrates how genetically modified bacteria can be introduced into target tissue, where they locally manufacture and secrete therapeutic substances. This method ensures fresh drug production, improves bioavailability, reduces side effects, and may allow long-lasting treatment from a single dose.

Using a dissolvable microneedle patch, the researchers safely delivered bacteria that produce γ-PGA, a protein important for wound healing and inflammation reduction. The technology showed effective and safe results in animal models and could transform future pharmaceutical treatments.

Journal: Advanced Healthcare Materials

AI unlocks the microscopic world to transform future manufacturing

Higher Education Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Discover how AI-driven particle vision analysis is revolutionizing smart manufacturing. This review article explores cutting-edge advancements in microscopic imaging, focusing on particle classification, detection, segmentation, and tracking. Learn how AI enhances precision and efficiency across industries, from nanotechnology to pharmaceuticals, paving the way for future technological breakthroughs.

Journal: Engineering