Chimeras and Endosymbiosis: Unveiling Evolutionary Mechanisms All cells that have a nucleus also house a variety of organelles — such as mitochondria and chloroplasts — which perform specific functions and …
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Matching Dinosaur Footprints Discovered on Both Sides of the Atlantic Ocean
by Shivam Kashyap 284 viewsAncient Footprints Unveiled Science has it that paleontologists have recently established that there are more than 260 dinosaur footprints in Brazil and Cameroon. They are footprints of dinosaurs discovered from …
Hydrogels Mimic Neural Networks “Ionic hydrogels can achieve the same kind of memory mechanics as more complex neural networks,” says first author and robotics engineer Vincent Strong of the University …
The First Carbon Nanotube Tensor Processor Chip Promises Unmatched Energy Efficiency
by Engineer's Planet 362 viewsArtificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems have demonstrated great efficacy in addressing diverse jobs including data analysis and precise prediction. Although these technologies offer benefits, they need substantial computational …
Engineered Bacteria Create Heat-Resistant Plastics Rivaling Polystyrene and PET
by Shivam Kashyap 371 viewsIntroduction During a recent breakthrough in the sphere of sustainable manufacturing, bioengineers from Korea managed to genetically programme bacteria to produce thermally stable, biodegradable plastics which could replace petroleum-based plastic …
Unveiling the Mystery: New Insights into X-Ray Radiation from Black Holes
by Shivam Kashyap 264 viewsUsing detailed supercomputer simulations, researchers at the University of Helsinki modeled the interactions between radiation, plasma, and magnetic fields around black holes. It was found that the chaotic movements, or …
Only a few years ago, there was immense potential in the idea of automating cars to eliminate traffic accidents, which are the leading cause of death in the United States. …
Breakthrough in ALS Treatment: Brain-Implanted Sensors Restore Speech in Minutes
by Engineer's Planet 283 viewsAugust 16, 2024 Davis, CA — In a remarkable medical advancement, researchers have successfully implanted brain sensors in a man with severe speech impairment caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), …
The Department of Telecommunications, under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has announced the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award 2024. This prestigious award aims to recognize and reward …
Smart India Hackathon 2024 Launched: Empowering Students to Solve Real-World Problems
by Engineer's Planet 779 viewsThe Smart India Hackathon 2024 has commenced, generating a palpable sense of enthusiasm. The most pressing issues that are being faced by the country this year are invited to be …