Test tube artificial neural network recognizes 'molecular handwriting'
Scientists have developed an artificial neural network out of DNA that can recognize highly complex and noisy molecular information.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180704135320.htm
Even phenomenally dense neutron stars fall like a feather
Astronomers have given one of Einstein's predictions on gravity its most stringent test yet. By precisely tracking the meanderings of three stars in a single system -- two white dwarf stars and one ultra-dense neutron star -- the researchers determined that even phenomenally compact neutron stars 'fall' in the same manner as their less-dense counterparts, an aspect of nature called the 'Strong Equivalence Principle.'
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180704135318.htm
Asian hornet nests found by radio-tracking
Electronic radio tags could be used to track invasive Asian hornets and stop them colonizing the UK and killing honeybees, new research shows.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180704112038.htm
The Gaia Sausage: The major collision that changed the Milky Way galaxy
Astronomers have discovered an ancient and dramatic head-on collision between the Milky Way and a smaller object, dubbed the 'Sausage' galaxy. The cosmic crash was a defining event in the early history of the Milky Way and reshaped the structure of our galaxy, fashioning both its inner bulge and its outer halo, the astronomers report in a series of new papers.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180704112033.htm
Breakthrough synthesis strategy could mean wave of new medicinal compounds
Scientists have devised a new strategy for synthesizing notoriously difficult carbocyclic 5-8-5 fused ring systems, a molecular structure with broad therapeutic potential.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180703143810.htm
In a warming world, could air conditioning make things worse?
As climate change continues to push summer temperatures ever higher, the increased use of air conditioning in buildings could add to the problems of a warming world by further degrading air quality and compounding the toll of air pollution on human health, according to a new study.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180703141439.htm
A first look at interstitial fluid flow in the brain
Past research has shown a link between interstitial fluid flow and an increased invasion rate of glioblastoma cells, and biomedical researchers and electrical engineers recently developed a new method to measure and reconstruct interstitial fluid flow velocities in the brain. This method gives a first look at interstitial fluid flow dynamics in glioma models, and the technique can readily translate to clinical models already using contrast-enhanced MRI.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180703141433.htm
New experimental results from the largest and most sophisticated stellarator
An international team is running tests on the largest and most sophisticated stellarator, the Wendelstein 7-X fusion experiment. Researchers are analyzing data from the first experiment campaign that took place in 2016, hoping to understand the science of fusion reactors.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180703131425.htm
A bright and vibrant future for seismology
Fiber-optic cables can be used to detect earthquakes and other ground movements. The data cables can also pick up seismic signals from hammer shots, passing cars or wave movements in the ocean.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180703112844.htm
Spraying efficiently: Breaking up is hard to do
Using oscillating liquid streams, breakup and drop formation can be improved compared to common straight jets, but dynamic interactions make it difficult for scientists to understand the mechanisms behind this breakup. Now, researchers have simulated the breakup of an oscillating stream using numerical modelings. Their findings give a better understanding of how an oscillating jet achieves these results. The report also offers a way to predict the device's behavior numerically.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180703112842.htm
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