8-Apr-2025 PolyU interdisciplinary research harnesses mass spectrometry for groundbreaking solutions The Hong Kong Polytechnic University An interdisciplinary team led by Prof. Yao Zhongping, Associate Head and Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, specialises in mass spectrometry (MS), analytical chemistry, chemical biology and multi-omics. The team develops and applies MS-based approaches to address fundamental and applied problems across various fields, including chemistry, biology, medicine, food science and information science.
8-Apr-2025 Two angels, a robot and 23: a Johns Hopkins Medicine organ transplant story Johns Hopkins Medicine A Johns Hopkins Medicine Organ Transplant Story
8-Apr-2025 AI does not threaten the world, but humans do University of the Arts Helsinki Claiming that machines are conscious and autonomous is not only misleading but also obscures human action, says postdoctoral researcher Dominik Schlienger from the University of the Arts Helsinki.
8-Apr-2025 An expert's take on why we should not fear AI University of Texas at Dallas Movies like “The Terminator,” in which an artificial intelligence system goes rogue and tries to wipe out humanity, depict our worst fears about AI. But outside of science fiction, there’s no need to be afraid of the technology becoming self-aware like the AI in the movies anytime soon, said Dr. Sriraam Natarajan, a professor of computer science in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas. “I want to reassure everyone that AI-driven Armageddon is not happening,” Natarajan said. “‘The Terminator’ is a great movie. ‘The Matrix’ is great, but they are fiction and are not going to happen in reality.”
7-Apr-2025 From chess champion to quantum innovator, physicist is on top of her game University of Texas at Dallas At the age of 12, Dr. Bei Zeng was already the top chess player in her province in China and a prodigy in a family deeply rooted in the game. By the time she turned 17, after witnessing IBM’s Deep Blue supercomputer defeat the world’s best chess player, her world — and her future career — would shift. Today, Zeng is a professor of physics in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The University of Texas at Dallas, where she is at the forefront of quantum computing, quantum information science and artificial intelligence research.
7-Apr-2025 CMS decision on obesity medications leaves gap in health care access for millions of Americans The Obesity Society The Obesity Society is disappointed with the decision made by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue its policy that restricts access to safe and effective obesity medications. The announcement that CMS will reject Part D coverage of obesity medications and application to the Medicaid program in a proposed rule last week has both clinical and ethical implications for those living with the chronic disease and the providers who treat them.
7-Apr-2025 UTA researchers find invasive frog on Pacific island University of Texas at Arlington Biologists from The University of Texas at Arlington are the first to discover an invasive frog—the greenhouse frog—in the Marshall Islands, a sprawling Pacific nation of volcanic islands and coral atolls located roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia.
7-Apr-2025 Leading researchers call for evidence: New EU legislation may end in unscientific compromise Aarhus University 1.6 billion animals are transported in the EU each year. From day-old chickens to pregnant cows, they vary in size, sensitivities and needs. The current legislation on animal welfare during transport is almost 20 years old and no longer responds to modern realities or the latest scientific knowledge. The experts worry that the same can be said about aspects of the proposal currently on the table. The proposal was presented in 2023 and aims to “Ensure a higher level of animal welfare by bringing animal welfare requirements closer to the latest scientific evidence” and to “reduce animal welfare problems linked to long journeys and repetitive loading and reloading linked to several rest periods.” As the legislation is currently being discussed, three leading experts in the field now join the debate, noting that there are potential problems with both of these statements.
7-Apr-2025 European labs lead the way: Europe’s fusion research in full swing EUROfusion In a virtually unprecedented alignment of efforts, Europe’s major fusion research experiments have simultaneously entered a high-intensity experiment phase, showcasing Europe's strong collaboration and leadership in the global quest to develop fusion as a sustainable energy source.
7-Apr-2025 Rice University researchers partnering with Houston Health Department on wastewater surveillance to stay ahead of measles outbreak Rice University As measles cases rise across Texas and the nation, a team of researchers at Rice University and the Houston Health Department is leveraging wastewater surveillance to detect the virus in the community. This innovative approach is part of the Houston Wastewater Epidemiology system and offers public health officials a powerful early warning system to track outbreaks and mobilize targeted interventions.
