interestingengineering.com In the ocean's depths, primitive life likely originated eons ago. Nowadays, the deep sea is renowned for its peculiar and unusual marine life. Researchers are actively investigating how species' diversity on the ocean floor has evolved over time. Some theories suggest that deep-sea ecosystems have repeatedly developed after multiple mass extinctions and significant shifts...
Neurons. Credit: Unsplash. A research team from the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the Wyss Center has uncovered a novel class of brain cells that plays a pivotal role in brain function. These cells, possessing hybrid characteristics between neurons and glial cells, are found in various brain regions in mice and humans, offering unique insights into memory,...
Credit: Pixaobay A recent study suggests that numerous European cities have the potential to achieve net-zero carbon emissions within the next decade by integrating nature into their infrastructure. A recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change has highlighted the strategies that European cities can employ to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the next decade...
Credit: Pixaobay Scientists have discovered that wildfires have a more significant warming impact than previously estimated by climate researchers. The study emphasizes the importance of 'dark brown carbon,' a previously unidentified group of particles released during wildfire smoke. This finding underlines the necessity for immediate revisions to climate models and updated strategies to address the...
Scientists at Michigan State University's renowned School of Packaging have devised an innovative technique to enhance the biodegradability of a promising sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Under the guidance of Rafael Auras, the team has created a compostable bio-based polymer blend suitable for both home and industrial composting. Their achievement is documented in ACS Sustainable...
Credit: Pixaobay Research conducted by the University of Cambridge reveals that the impact of robots on company profits follows a 'U-shaped' pattern. Initially, as companies adopt robots at low levels, their profit margins tend to decline. However, as robot adoption increases, profit margins start to rise again, eventually leading to higher profits. An Analysis of Industry...
Credit: Lab manager A diverse group of mathematicians, engineers, physicists, and medical scientists has unveiled an unforeseen connection between fundamental mathematics and genetics, shedding light on neutral mutation structure and evolutionary patterns in organisms. Number theory, the exploration of positive integer properties, represents a quintessential form of mathematics. Its apparent abstraction may seem incompatible with the...
Credit: scitechdaily. Researcher solves 60-year-old game theory problem. To comprehend how autonomous vehicles can navigate intricate road scenarios, researchers often employ game theory, a mathematical model depicting the strategic behavior of rational agents to achieve their objectives. Dejan Milutinovic, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at UC Santa Cruz, has focused on differential games, a...
Credit: Pixaobay Researchers from Duke University's biomedical engineering department have showcased a novel approach that significantly enhances the performance of machine learning models in the search for new molecular therapeutics, even when utilizing only a small portion of the available data. By employing an algorithm that actively detects gaps in datasets, the accuracy of the...
Credit: Unsplush. Engineers at EPFL in Sion, Switzerland, have made significant strides in addressing carbon emissions from essential industrial sectors. Integrating carbon capture and mineralization directly within industries has showcased the potential for achieving net-zero and net-negative emissions. This research, carried out by the Laboratory of Industrial Process and Energy Systems Engineering (IPESE), focuses on key...
